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“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
SSEMF bringing ambitious all-Bach program to Orcas
-- from Jeffrey Cohan for Salish Sea Early Music Festival -- The Salish Sea Early Music Festival (SSEMF) is pleased to present its most ambitious all-Bach program ever in Eastsound with soloists and period instrument chamber orchestra next Saturday. We are deeply moved that many of you have provided additional donations to
Orcas Island Health Care District: Who does what?
Part 2 of 3 — from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Healthcare District — In this second of our three-part series on the Orcas Island Healthcare District (OIHCD) - who we are, what we do and how we impact the community – we explain the role of the Commissioners and
53 gray whales have washed ashore on West Coast this spring
-- from Finger Lake Times -- At least 53 dead or dying gray whales have washed up on West Coast beaches this spring, a death rate that's only been seen once before. The great mammals are starving to death and scientists have theories as to why but so far no
Chelan coming back home to San Juan Islands ferry route
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The M/V Chelan is returning to the San Juan Islands on May 20, bringing additional capacity back to the route. The 124-vehicle vessel will replace the smaller M/V Sealth. Thank you for your patience while we worked to bring a bigger boat back to
Orcas Road construction heads into the straight stretch
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- The Contractor is making good progress on building the new lanes north of the Swan Road intersection and traffic will be moved on to them for the weekend. In addition, the stormwater detention ponds on either side of Swan
Fire Commission will meet tomorrow
Monday, May 20, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- -- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire Commission -- Commissioners: Tim Fuller (Chair), Rick Christmas, Jim Helminski, Amanda Montague, Wesley Heinmiller, Chief Williams, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue staff, and the community. Call to Order Welcome and Introductions Board Secretary Announcement and
Weekly review of legislative bills
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee signed a host of bills Monday, wrapping up one of the last days for bill action before his May 21 deadline to complete all legislative work. The governor signed his request legislation that establishes broadband access in Washington and creates a statewide office dedicated to
Superintendent weekly tour: Take a look as school construction progresses
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- This week's school tour by Superintendent Eric Webb looks over the track and field, along with a glimpse at the progress in the multi-purpose room.
Editorial | Where’s my newsletter? What am I paying you for?
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- If you are a paying subscriber, you know that you can count on your Orcas Issues Daily Digest to arrive every day around 5 p.m. It's been that way for years. Until now... Lately, that hasn't been so dependable for some unknown reason.
WSF officials attended public meetings in Anacortes, San Juan Islands
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The fifth and sixth stops in our series of public meetings with local Ferry Advisory Committees took several WSF staff and Executive Team members to Anacortes and the San Juan Islands this week. Similar to our earlier meetings, we presented information and answered questions about general
Latest Orcas Center production, Cirque-Us, not to be missed
May 23 - June 8, 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Robert Hall -- Grace McCune’s ‘Rock on the Rock Choir’ is one of the most important theatre productions we have on Orcas Island. Simply put, the addition of the next show in that series, Cirque-Us to our culture here
Bear went over to San Juan, to see what he could see
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- The black bear that was last seen on Orcas Island, has now been spotted in the Hillview Terrace area of San Juan Island. The Department of Fish and Wildlife has been notified. He doesn’t appear to be aggressive, but instead interested in bird feeders
Sheriff’s Report | May 8 – 13, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 8, 201919-003283 Accident-NonInj 07:55:33 05/08/19 An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a single vehicle accident near Eastsound. The driver was un-injured and a report was taken. 19-003285 Traffic Hazard 08:37:18 05/08/19 A Deputy responded to Hummel Lake Road after a
Parking lot now open at Anacortes terminal
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Just in time for the start of our peak travel season, the parking lot closest to our Anacortes terminal building has reopened, following three weeks of repaving work. If you’re catching a ferry to the San Juan Islands or Sidney, BC this weekend, plan
Tourism in the San Juans: County undertakes a survey of residents, businesses
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Tourism helps support the San Juan Islands’ economy, but it may also create some challenges. County, state, and federal agencies have been working together to manage visitors and their impacts. Recent studies reported visitors’ opinions toward tourism issues and possible solutions. Many people
Health District reaches first birthday, and challenges continue
-- from Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The May 7 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) took place one day after the first anniversary of its establishment in 2018. The commissioners took a few minutes to review their accomplishments, which they have also summarized in an
