Here’s a thought…
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it.”
MARK TWAIN
Letter to Editor | OPALCO Supports WA I-1631
-- from Foster Hildreth, OPALCO General Manager -- The Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) Board of Directors support renewable power, electric vehicles, carbon reduction and protection of our Salish Sea. Washington’s Initiative 1631 is a step in the right direction to reduce carbon pollution and promote clean energy, despite
Orcas Women’s Coalition Endorses Election Candidates and Issues
-- from Cindy Wolf for the Orcas Women's Coalition (OWC) Orcas Women’s Coalition 2018 Midterm Endorsements Candidates: State Representative, 40th LD – Debra Lekanoff With 20 years of experience in Swinomish government, advocacy for education and drug rehabilitation in Skagit County and Environmental Activism at the state, national and international
Letter to Editor | How Do I Fairly Navigate the Sheriff’s Guild Endorsement?
-- from Jenny Fouquette -- I recently read the endorsement from the sheriff’s guild and am trying to determine the importance of the letter on both sides. It’s very clear the letter was specifically written to show the support for Sheriff Krebs and the lack of support for Sheriff’s Deputy
Letter to Editor | Steve Brandli is Fair, Compassionate, Knowledgeable
-- from Tara Wilding -- In 2011, I was referred to Steve Brandli by another attorney in San Juan County because he was “the best attorney in the County.” I was facing a life threatening divorce with a man that had repeatedly told he would kill me and the details
Got Local Milk?
-- from Krista Bouchey for Coffelt Farm -- Did you know that Orcas Island has its very own certified raw milk dairy? The Coffelt Farm Stewards has four beautiful dairy cows, Marigold, Ginger, Maple and Fergie. These cows are pasture raised year round and get plenty of fresh air and
Letter to Editor | Why I Support Randy Gaylord
-- from Karen Vedder -- My 12 years of service as civil deputy prosecuting attorney in San Juan County gives me a certain perspective on the upcoming election for Prosecuting Attorney. There are key questions voters should ask when deciding who should be Prosecuting Attorney. 1. Does the candidate have
Ferries Need to Reschedule for Safe Service
-- by John B. Vezina, Government Relations Director, Washington State Ferries -- To San Juan County & Anacortes Councilmembers: As you know, we have been without a service relief vessel since spring, when the Elwha, scheduled for the San Juan Islands this summer, was removed from service for emergency steel replacement. This
WSF Announces Temporary Three-boat Schedule
Monday, October 22 - Sunday, November 4 -- from Washington State Ferries -- Beginning Monday, October 22, a temporary three-boat schedule will be implemented on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands’ route. Several vessels are scheduled for necessary maintenance, reducing WSF’s fleet through November 4. Regular service will return on November 5.
Explore Your Family Tree with Free Genealogy Club
Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 10:30 at the Public Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- Interested in researching your family tree? Come branch out with us! The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy--whether you have years of experience or are
Orcas Recycling Helps You Sort Recyclables
-- from Orcas Recycling Services -- Plastics by the Numbers Within each chasing arrows triangle, there is a number which ranges from one to seven. The purpose of the number is to identify the type of plastic used for the product, and not all plastics are recyclable or even reusable.
Sheriff’s Report | October 3 – 9, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, October 3, 2018 18-007669 Accident-HitRun 09:34:42 10/03/18 A Deputy took a report of a hit and run accident involving property damage. Person(s) unknown had struck mailboxes on Orcas Island, knocking them from their posts. The reporting party wanted the information to
Letter to the Editor: Our Necessary Alliance
-- by Bill Appel -- This will have been a hotly contested election. There have been allegations of errors, omissions and behavior, some of which but for the public stature of the targets, might arguably be libelous, and in the time-honored tradition of one corner of our community, are posted
San Juan County 2019 Preliminary Budget Published, Available Online
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- San Juan County’s Preliminary Budget for 2019 has been published. With a theme of “Finish What We’ve Started,” the 2019 budget focuses resources on projects and initiatives already underway within the County. The County has enjoyed several years of remarkable growth
Erin White Reigns as Homecoming Queen
-- by Tess White -- Orcas 2018 Homecoming Queen Erin White I have lived on an island for 21 years now and I am grateful. I am grateful for the beauty and the isolation. I am grateful for the ocean and the woods. I am grateful for the
Fire Commissioners to Meet
Monday, October 15, 2018; 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire Commission -- Commissioners: Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Amanda Montague, Jim Helminski, Tim Fuller, fifth commissioner position vacant. Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the community. Welcome and Introductions Additions or Modifications
Letter to Editor | Vote YES for our Heroes
-- from Joe Gaydos -- I am voting yes for the San Juan County Home Fund this year. We need this to provide more affordable housing in San Juan County and keep our islands a family-friendly, diverse place to live. It has been clear for several years that working families
