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“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
San Juan County announces 2019 funding for Home Fund Program
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Health & Community Services wishes to announce to all interested parties the County’s intention to release a Notice of Funds Available (NOFA) for a 2019 funding round for the Home Fund program. The County intends to release this NOFA on
You may receive Canadian emergency alert test on Wednesday
-- from San Juan County Communications -- On Wednesday May 8 at 1:55 p.m. those in the San Juan Islands whose cell phones are roaming on a Canadian network may receive a test message of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system. The test is likely to say “This is a TEST
Editorial | Comments, anyone?
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- A few years back, Orcas Issues made the decision to incorporate reader comments on our stories posted. Since then, a number of remarkable things have occurred. For the most part, we embraced it and even built your comments into our brand: Orcas Issues:
Preliminary agenda released for Thursday Port of Orcas meeting
Thursday, May 9, 4:30 p.m., Port Office -- from Anthony Simpson for Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas has announced the following preliminary agenda for a regular meeting on Thursday May 9. REGULAR MEETING PRELIMINARY AGENDA MAY 9, 2019 4:30 PM CALL TO ORDER at 4:30 P.M. APPROVAL
Upcoming Eastsound income survey required for County to apply for block grants
Randomly selected households will participate -- from San Juan County Communications -- The County is surveying Eastsound households in May to determine the median income. This survey data is required for the County to apply for Community Development General Purpose Block Grants administered by Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This
Lahari assistive transportation service seeks Program Coordinator, community support
-- from Dennis King, Lahari Executive Director -- It’s been two years since Orcas Door to Door provided its first ride to a senior needing to go to a medical appointment. Since then, the service has provided nearly a thousand rides to Orcas seniors needing to get to medical and
Join CycloFemme in ride to celebrate women’s cycling
Sunday, May 12, 1 p.m., Wildlife Cycles -- from Vicki Leimback -- This Sunday, Mother’s Day, join this grass-roots global celebration of women’s cycling by being a part of this ride. Open to all who enjoy riding-- all abilities are welcome on this ride. Meet at Wildlife Cycles on Sunday,
Last Olga potluck before summer
Saturday, May 11, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Come to the Olga Potluck, Saturday, May 11 at the Olga Community Center in beautiful downtown Olga! Social hour begins at 5:30 and we sit down for dinner at about 6:00. After dinner there will be a
Need a tooth pulled? Dr. Triplett is ready
Monday, May 20, Dr. Triplett's Dental Office -- from Terri Triplett for Dr. Triplett's Office -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday May 20 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas, Shaw, and Waldron residents in financial need. Services are limited to both
Port prepares to vote on final chapter of airport master plan May 9
Next meeting: Thursday, May 9, 4:30 p.m., Airport Conference Room -- by Katie Wilkins, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Port of Orcas held a special meeting last Thursday, May 2 in the airport conference room. The two items listed on the agenda were discussion of airport staffing structure and discussion
EPRC takes on vacation rentals — passes resolution for moratorium
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Planning and Review Committee -- VACATION RENTAL ACTION Over 35 people participated in the May 2 Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) meeting. Most were in attendance to participate in the discussion of a resolution asking the County Council to place a 12-month moratorium
‘See the World’ is theme of Orcas Center 2019 fundraising gala
Saturday, May 18, 5 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Laura Kussman for Orcas Center -- Take flight and explore cultural treasures of the world through taste, touch, and sound at Orcas Center’s 2019 “See The World” Gala and auction, where you will have the opportunity to support the work of
You may want to join new Brené Brown book group
Tuesdays, May 21 through July 2, 1 - 3 p.m., Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Alexandra Gayek -- Brené Brown, famous for her popular TED talk: The Power of Vulnerability, is a research professor studying courage, vulnerability, trust, shame, and empathy. These keys to happiness, resilience, and healthy relationships are
Something new this week in Superintendent Webb update
-- from Orcas Island School District -- We are mixing things up a bit with this week’s update and highlighting one of OISD’s many wonderful and impactful programs, SAFE (Student and Family Empowerment).
Orcas Road construction site tackles dust control, traffic safety issues
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- Since there is no rain in the forecast, the water truck has been mobilized to keep the roads damp and control the dust. We will chip seal the gravel road segments next month. We have had some near misses
Statewide drill tests ability to receive and deliver emergency medicine and supplies
All counties in state to practice in multi-day emergency drill May 6-10 -- from Tom Eversole -- Next week, state, tribal, and local public health agencies will take part in a full-scale exercise testing their ability to receive and distribute over a million doses of simulated emergency medication and supplies
