Here’s a thought…
“We all live under the same sky, but we don’t all have the same horizon.”
KONRAD ADENAUER
EDC Invites San Juan County Knowledge Workers to Informal Meetup
October 24, 5:30 - 7 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Mickey von Dassow for Economic Development Council -- The Economic Development Council (EDC) is working to create a knowledge worker network for islanders who work with code, data, graphics or words, and they invite knowledge workers and those
Letter to Editor | Our Confidence in Our Port is Shaken
-- from Susan Malins -- In early 2018 many of us assumed that the Orcas airport was running smoothly, keeping it simple and providing good services. The Port of Orcas is loved and valued in this community, though our confidence is now shaken. The Master Plan process came to my
Letter to Editor | Gaylord Respected Throughout Legal Community
-- from Bill Cumming, San Juan County Sheriff, retired -- During my 24 years as the Sheriff of San Juan County (1987-2010) I worked with three different elected Prosecutors. Randy Gaylord was Prosecutor for 12 of those years. I have seen first hand and up close his professional and thoughtful
Be Part of Leadership San Juan Island Class XV
Monday, October 8, 4:30 -6:30 p.m., Orcas Co-op Commons -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) has begun recruiting for Class XV, with applications due by Monday, November 5th at 5PM. Orcas Island Open House at Co-op Commons on Monday, October 8th from 4:30-6:30 PM. Please join
Port Manager Tenders Resignation
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Issues has confirmed that Port Manager Anthony Simpson tendered his resignation at the Tuesday, September 25 meeting of the Orcas Port Commission. Simpson referred our inquiries to Board Chair Brian Ehrmantraut, who says that the resignation is noted in the minutes of the previous
Sheriff’s Report | September 26 – October 2, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, September 26, 2018 18-007467 Theft 08:16:27 09/26/18 A Lopez Island resident reported the theft of a road sign. 18-007468 Mental Health 08:23:43 09/26/18 A Lopez Island Deputy was asked to check on the welfare of a subject after an acquaintance was
There’s Still Time: Port Master Plan Comments Due Before Midnight
-- from Sadie Bailey -- These are only a few of the many questions, concerns, and suggestions that I and many others have, concerning this Preferred Plan Master Plan. The transparency issues and flawed public process have been covered extensively already and they still exist, from affected landowners not knowing,
Island Hoppin’ to Host Beer and Conversation
Friday, October 12, 5 p.m, Island Hoppin' Brewery -- from Becca Gray for Island Hoppin' Brewery -- The lack of affordable housing, including rentals, is a problem in San Juan County. Come learn about a solution. Island Hoppin' Brewery is hosting "Beer and Conversation" on Friday, October 12 at 5
Letter to Editor | Port Ram-rodding This Master Plan
-- from Russ Borgnin -- Dear Port of Orcas and Airport Commission, Yesterday I learned of the airport Master Plan and that public comment was ending today, October 5. I’m a pilot that has been an aviation user of Orcas Island Airport for 20 years. Starting in 1998 I was
Planned Overnight Power Outage Scheduled
Thursday, October 11, 11:30 p.m. – Friday, October, 5:30 a.m. -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Much of Orcas Island will be affected by a planned power outage in order to complete the Orcas Road project and connect the new transmission poles to OPALCO’s system. The affected areas include
Hit and Run Suspect in Custody After Striking Construction Flagger
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Friday October 5, a vehicle a vehicle being driven by a Friday Harbor woman struck a flagger on the Mike Carson Construction crew at the round-about in downtown Friday Harbor. After striking the flagger, the vehicle continued on, striking
Dispatch From the Front Lines in D.C.
-- from Learner Limbach -- Dear San Juan Islands Community, As you may have heard, I flew to DC on Wednesday to help stop the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. I don’t need to tell you all the ways in which his confirmation would be a disaster
Letter to Editor | Krebs Fails to Demonstrate Care, Concern
-- from Marla Johns -- Anger and pain are two negative experiences so closely bound together it can sometimes be hard to know where one ends and the other begins. For those watching, it is often perceived as anger. Recently, I was asked why I was so angry with the
Orcas Island Library Seeks a New Trustee
-- from Martin Arnold for Orcas Island Library -- The Orcas Island Library is seeking a new trustee for a five-year term beginning January 1, 2019. Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2018. As the trustees’ handbook states, “Throughout our nation’s history, the public library has offered free
Guest Opinion | Open Letter to Port, DOWL
-- from Janet Alderton -- Dear Orcas Port Commissioners and DOWL, Thank-you for this opportunity to comment on the Preferred Alternative to improve our Eastsound airport safety for both aircraft and the general public. I have been learning quite a lot during the public process. My priorities are not only
Workshop: Operating Instructions for a Garden That Fits YOU
Saturday, October 20, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School -- from Mo Sloane for Master Gardeners -- Would you like your garden to be a remarkable reflection of who you are and what you care about? To be a landscape that supports wildlife and creative exploration? Join
