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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
Learn to stop a bleed, save a life in upcoming class
Thursday, May 16, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Orcas School cafeteria -- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island School District is hosting Orcas Island Fire and Rescue in presenting a free class to teach participants how to stop severe life-threatening bleeding. The public is invited to participate on
Calling local performers: The County Fair needs you
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Calling all performers for the 2019 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted online. Performers from San Juan County and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. The 2019 San Juan County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, August 14-17
WSF and local ferry advisory committees holding public meetings
Wednesday, May 15, 4 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Bryn Vander Stoep, for Washington State Ferries -- WSF and local Ferry Advisory Committees are hosting public meetings for each ferry route to inform and engage the communities we serve. Join us to learn the latest about the ferry system
Senator Liz Lovelett is coming to Moran State Park
Sunday, May 5, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Cascade Lake Picnic Shelter -- from Sheila Schedlbauer -- Sen. Liz Lovelett swearing in ceremony, Feb. 13, 2019. Newly appointed Senator Lovelett is coming to Moran State Park to meet our community. She will talk about the importance of Moran State Park
State Legislature tops off session with biennial budget approvals
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- The 105-day legislative session ended on time with the governor and legislative leaders celebrating significant victories related to climate change and conservation, education, healthcare, jobs and safe communities. During the final hours of the session, lawmakers approved new, two-year state operating,
State Parks Boating Program encourages cold-water safety
Tips for boaters and paddlers to avoid drowning accidents -- from Washington State Parks -- As the weather warms and people start boating more often, Washington State Parks’ Boating Program wants recreational boaters and paddlers to know about the risks of accidental cold-water immersion. While air temperatures may be rising,
Candidate filing week – May 13 through May 17
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- If you have ever wanted to be an elected official, now is your chance. Candidate filing for positions open for election in 2019 is about to begin. During filing week, candidates may submit their filings online, by email, by fax, or
Lovelett: State budget invests in environmental protection, local recreation, higher education
--- from Dave Pringle for Senator Lovelett's office -- The two-year capital construction budget passed unanimously [Sunday] by the Legislature invests in priority infrastructure across the state in the areas of behavioral health, affordable housing, education, orca protection and environmental health. "Critical local projects for our communities that improve public
This coming weekend: Bach, Vivaldi will be sung for spring
Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- Orcas Choral Society in concert. May 4 and 5 at the Orcas Center, Orcas Choral Society sings Bach’s joyful Mass in F Major and Vivaldi’s beloved Gloria, with
Superintendent weekly tour: Sheetrock going up at Orcas school construction site
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas School Superintendent -- To keep our community informed of the progress of the current construction projects, I am recording a short update of the previous week’s activities. This week highlights sheetrock installation and progress on the competition field.
Emmanuel Church to honor World Labyrinth Day
Saturday, May 4, 1 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Nancy Ayer -- The first Saturday in May -- May 4 -- is The Labyrinth Society (TLS) World Labyrinth Day, a day that brings people from all over the planet together in celebration of the labyrinth as a symbol, a
Peek into San Juan Islands history: Fish tales, the first artist, the last lighthouse
'History Lives Here' brings island stories to life in May -- from Amy M. Nesler for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- A rogue barnyard animal starting a war sounds like the beginning of a bad joke. But here in the San Juan Islands, we know it’s a true story.
Legislative week in review; Session wraps up at midnight on Sunday
-- from Governor Jay Inslee -- The legislative session (currently on its 103rd day) is scheduled to end on Sunday. Legislators have reached a tentative budget agreement and they are scheduled to vote on it this weekend. Legislators have until midnight on Sunday (the 105th day) to pass the budget
Guest Opinion | Can we fix the electoral college?
-- from Hedrick Smith, ReclaimtheAmericanDream.org -- The populist revolt against the Electoral College burst into action after Al Gore won the nationwide popular vote for president in 2000 but George W. Bush won the Presidency. It gained new momentum after Hillary Clinton beat Donald Trump by 3 million votes in
Action plan for a sustainable ferry system released
-- from Amy Scarton for WSDOT/Ferries Division -- I’m excited to announce that in honor of Earth Day, we launched a two-year Sustainability Action Plan this week that outlines goals and actions for greener ferries and terminals. It includes initiatives to protect orca whales, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, reduce
WSDOT responds to islander’s letter re: Port of Orcas
Reader shares response from DOT Aviation Director -- from Tracey Levine -- WSDOT Aviation Division does play a role in providing technical assistance to airports as they go through the process of updating their airport master plans. I have tried to answer some of your questions below. Our office also
