Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Port of Orcas Musical Chairs, Part Two
-- by Katie Wilkins, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The Port of Orcas held its regular meeting on February 14 at the airport conference room. Despite the snowy conditions, all port commissioners were present, as well as airport manager Tony Simpson and five members of the public. The main business of
WSU Extension Offers Forest Stewardship Course for Property Owners
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., March 16 - April 13 -- from Brendan Whyte, Washington State University Extension -- Dead and dying trees have proliferated throughout western Washington, highlighting the need for better forest stewardship and management. Washington State University Extension is offering its Forest Stewardship Coached Planning course,
Open House to Review Designs for Playground-on-the-Green Rescheduled
Monday, February 25, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., OR 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from San Juan County Communications -- Bring your kids to join the EPRC at one of two public meetings - Monday, February 25, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 6 - 7:30
A*OK Garage Sale Still Accepting Donations
-- from Jane Heisinger for A*OK, Art for Orcas Kids -- A*OK , Art for Orcas Kids, is having our second annual Garage Sale on March 16. We are accepting donations on Wednesdays and Fridays between 11 – 3 at the space next to Con’s Pit Stop. We will accept anything
Senator Lovelett Supports San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate, Orca Protection Bills
-- from the Office of Sen. Liz Lovelett -- Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) introduced bills supporting stewardship of the San Juan Islands and orca protection today. SB 5919 would create a specialty license plate that represents and supports San Juan Islands stewardship programs. In September 2018, San Juan Island artist Nancy
Book Review | Fault Lines
-- Book Review by Jens Kruse -- Kevin M. Kruse (no relation) and Julian E. Zelizer close their book Fault Lines: A History of the United States since 1974 (New York, London: Norton, 2019) with this paragraph: The question that the United States of America now faces as a divided
Salish Sea Early Music Festival to Perform 19th Century Serenades
Sunday, February 24, 7:30 p.m. Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohen -- Early 19th-Century Serenades: Guitar, Viola and Flute will be presented by the ninth annual Salish Sea Early Music Festival on Sunday evening, February 24 at 7:30 PM at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church at 107 Enchanted
Health District Learns About New OIFR Healthcare Program
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) had a chance to focus more broadly than usual on island health issues at its regular meeting on Feb. 5. Staff from Orcas Island Fire & Rescue (OIFR) joined the commissioners to describe OIFR’s new
Gunshot Victim Airlifted, Investigation Underway
-- from Zac Reimer, Undersheriff -- [On Monday, February 18], at 9:19 am, Deputies on Orcas Island received a report that a male had driven to the Fire Station with a single gunshot wound to his chest. The male, a resident of Orcas Island was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center
OPALCO Announces Board Candidates for April Election
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- OPALCO’s Elections & Governance Committee has interviewed and approved a slate of candidates for the 2019 Board of Directors election. There are seven board members representing four districts and 20 islands. Everybody votes in all elections regardless of their home district. The Candidates
Library Meeting Rescheduled after Snowstorms
ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY DISTRICT Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. at the Orcas Public Library Ø Welcome & Introductions Ø Additions or Modifications to the Agenda Ø Routine Matters Approval of Minutes from January 9 Regular Meeting Approval of Minutes from January 18 Special Meeting Vouchers &
Yakima Out Once Again, Reduction in Cars Results
from the Washington State Ferries (WSF) Monday, February 18, the 87-car M/V Tillikum has replaced the 144-car M/V Yakima as the number 2 vessel on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route until further notice. This is a 57-car reduction in vessel capacity. Drivers may experience loading delays. We apologize for the
League of Women Voters Newsletter: Get Ready for the Week of Gov’t Action
Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. Welcome to League Action! If you are a returning participant, thank you for your actions, and more opportunities are below. If you are new to this Legislative Newsletter, here are some helpful tips to get you started. Support the League by donating to our Advocacy or
Orcas Senior Center Receives United Way Award
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- United Way of San Juan County has awarded the Orcas Senior Center (OSC) Nonprofit funds to help support a feasibility study of options to help island seniors access qualified home maintenance and repair services. By 2020, more than half of Orcas
Oil Sheen Spotted Near Cayou Quay Marina
-- from Janet Alderton -- At around 1:22 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, my contractor, Greg Smith, noticed the rainbow sheen of an oil spill in Deer Harbor. He immediately told me about the spill. The spill was west of the Deer Harbor Marina, but a south wind and tides
Early Camping Reservations Open for San Juan County Parks
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Parks & Fair --E San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round! Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park
