Here’s a thought…
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Inslee signs last of the bills from 2019 legislative session
-- from Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Inslee signed the last bills of the 2019 legislative session this week, which included his priority education legislation. It will create a statewide free college program and expand the Career Connect Washington initiative for students in high school and beyond. Tuesday was the last day the governor
Roadside clean-up and finish details on Orcas Road construction site this week
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- Work Zone with Detour When: Week of May 27 Where: Orcas Road north of McNallie Road Why: Stump removal and grinding This week, the stormwater detention ponds were installed on either side of Swan Road to provide water quality
Orcas Island 8th grader to play viola in London
Fundraising concert: Orcas Christian School Chapel, Sunday, June 2, 1:30 p.m. -- from Kimberley Kimple -- TJ Liblik first picked up a violin when he was just five years old. With the guidance of the Orcas Island School District strings program and support from the Music Advocacy Group, TJ’s passion
Orcas Food Co-op will celebrate five years with all-day festivities
Saturday, June 1, All Day (Music 12 - 3 p.m.), Orcas Food Co-op -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Please join us for our 5-year anniversary celebration at the Co-op all day long on Saturday, June 1. Everyone is welcome. We will have some fun surprises set
Land Bank requests farm lease proposals. Schedule a mandatory tour
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- The San Juan County Land Bank is requesting proposals from anyone interested in a short-term agricultural lease of its Coffelt Farm Property. Acquired from the Coffelt family in 2011, the farm encompasses about 190 acres, and is suitable to
Orcas Fire Commission accepting applications for open position
-- from Kimberly Kimple for Orcas Fire Commissioners -- The Orcas Island Board of Fire Commissioners is currently accepting applications for Fire Commissioner #1 following the resignation of Commissioner Amanda Montague. In accordance with RCW 42.12.070 the board will appoint a replacement to fill the remainder of Montague’s 6-year term,
Registration open for 2019 Pod Nods at The Whale Museum
-- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- Pod Nod overnight marine adventures return this summer to The Whale Museum. These popular “pajama party” sleepovers are geared for children ages 6 to 11 and will be held on the following Fridays: July 12, August 2, and August 23. Pod
Sheriff’s Report | May 15 – 21, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 15, 201919-003524 Accident-NonInj 13:43:20 05/15/19 A Lopez Island Deputy took a report of a minor collision that occurred aboard a Washington State Ferry while unloading at the Lopez Ferry Terminal. Nobody was hurt, and both cars were driven from the
Reminder: Canadian balladeer coming to Orcas this weekend
Sunday, May 26, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- Beloved Canadian roots balladeer Scott Cook is coming to Orcas this Sunday, May 26. A storyteller and songwriter with a rare personal warmth, Alberta's Scott Cook has managed to distill the stories collected over eleven years touring across
‘Barefoot Bandit’ fails in bid to end probation early to become a motivational speaker
-- from The Seattle Times -- Colton Harris-Moore will have to serve out the remaining months of his federal probation after a federal court judge found the convicted burglar and airplane thief tried to go around his probation officer in asking the court to allow him to travel freely to
Ready for Medicare? Learn how it works in upcoming presentation
Tuesday, May 28, 10 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Is this your year to go on Medicare? There is a lot of new information to learn. Medicare has its own vocabulary, rules, and deadlines. Join us in the Community Room at the Orcas Island Public Library on
Celebrate family reunification in June
-- from Lauren M. Franciosi for San Juan County Superior Court -- Washington has proclaimed June Family Reunification Month to commemorate parents who have worked hard to successfully reunify their families after significant struggles. On June 4, at 9 a.m., the San Juan County Council will declare June Family Reunification
How do you want to be remembered? Learn how to write your own obit
Monday, June 3, 1 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Everyone is welcome to join us for a class about how to write an obituary. Pre-writing your obituary will allow you to create the story you want everyone to know for generations to come and
Quarterly review of County finances: How are we doing?
A storm is coming - maybe -- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- As a child, I loved storms. I loved the calm before the storm, when the air grew heavy and ripe with the smell of rain. I loved the thunder and lightning, and the sound of
Free amateur radio exam session planned
Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m., Masonic Hall in Friday Harbor -- from Gregory Hancock -- The San Juan County Amateur Radio Society will be hosting a free amateur radio (“ham radio”) license exam on June 8 at 11 a.m. at the Masonic Hall in Friday Harbor, 15 Second Street North.
Half million ferry riders expected this weekend
State-wide, not San Juan County -- from Washington State Ferries -- We’re expecting nearly half a million riders today through Tuesday, May 28, for Memorial Day weekend travel. Customers driving a vehicle onto a vessel should plan for long wait times, especially during peak times. To reduce or eliminate ferry wait
