Here’s a thought…
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it.”
MARK TWAIN
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
Time to Review Your Medicare Choices
Monday, October 15, 1 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- You may be spending too much money to get the health coverage you need! The Medicare coverage choices you made in the past may not be your best choice for 2019. Your health may have changed or
John Geyman Announces New Book: TrumpCare
-- from Emily R. Geyman -- John Geyman announces the publication of his new book: TrumpCare: Lies, Broken Promises, How It Is Failing, and What Should Be Done. He states: “Chaos now reigns in our increasingly fragmented, dysfunctional, and unfair health care system.This book intends to make sense out of
EDC Presents Customer Service 101 Workshop
Wednesday, October 24, 10 - 11 a.m., Friday Harbor KeyBank -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Business owners and managers are invited to join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for a free workshop entitled Customer Service 101, led by noted islander and business process
County Health & Community Services Issues Varicella Health Alert
-- from San Juan County Communications -- A case of varicella , or “chicken pox,” has been confirmed in a school-aged child in the Lopez Island community. San Juan County Health & Community Services has alerted medical providers, and is working closely with the Lopez School District, preschools and families
Support Orcas Seniors by Shopping the Co-op on Oct 18
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Please support the Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit by shopping at the Orcas Food Co-op on October 18 for 3% Thursday Community Shopping Day. For this day only, 3% of all Co-op sales will be donated to the Senior Center. Stock up
ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Upcoming
Thursday, October 18 -- from Brendan Cowan, County Department of Emergency Management -- It's just one week until the 2018 Great Washington Shakeout earthquake drill on October 18. You can join the growing number of islanders who are preparing for "the big one" by signing up online. It's quick and
Inslee Statement Re: Supreme Court Invalidating State Death Penalty
-- from Office of the Governor -- “Today’s decision by the state Supreme Court thankfully ends the death penalty in Washington. The court makes it perfectly clear that capital punishment in our state has been imposed in an ‘arbitrary and racially biased manner,’ is ‘unequally applied’ and serves no criminal
Letter to Editor | Krebs is Fair, Reasonable, Firm
UPDATED: This post has been updated to include the full text. -- from Uzek Susol -- I have lived on Beautiful Orcas Island for 48 years and been in business for 29 years. I have worked with the San Juan Sheriff’s Department in my capacity as a Washington State registered tow
EDC to Offer Free Construction Basics Training at Friday Harbor High School
Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 23 - December 20, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Friday Harbor High School -- from Glenn Hendrick for San Juan County EDC -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in construction basics this fall, supported by the San Juan Island Community Foundation, Ravenhill
Meet a New Teacher: Don Johnston
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Don Johnston, our new OASIS K-8 Teacher/Assessment Coordinator, has always enjoyed school. Both parents were teachers and his earliest memories are of one of their classrooms, or the ones he has attended. He enjoys working with kids and the surprises they bring; there
