Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Superintendent to Provide Weekly Update on School Construction Progress
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas School Superintendent -- In an effort to keep our community informed of the progress of the current construction projects, I will record a short update on each Friday of the week’s activities. Below is a link to the first report in the series. Stay tuned!
Divided Sides Come Together for Historic Change to State’s Deadly Force Law
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Joined by dozens of legislators, law enforcement officials and community leaders, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Monday that changes the law for use of deadly force by police officers and requires officers to take additional de-escalation trainings. The new law (Substitute House Bill
Sheriff’s Report | January 30 – February 5, 2019
Wednesday January 30, 201919-000771 Accident-HitRun 12:29:10 01/30/19 A Deputy responded to a walk-in delayed report of a hit and run that occurred in a private parking lot. The reporting party had no suspect or witness information and needed a report for insurance purposes. Report made. 19-000773 Harassment 14:46:18 01/30/19 An
Guest Opinion | County Councilors’ Votes Muddy Their Public Reputations
-- from Cindy Wolf -- Last Tuesday [Feb. 5] our representatives threw away a golden chance. The San Juan County Council voted unanimously to appoint a State Senator who was not their constituents' first choice nor the local Democratic party's first choice. Those votes tipped the balance for Liz Lovelett.
Inslee Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
Weather forecasters predict this may be a storm unlike one we've seen in many years. -- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today declared a statewide state of emergency in preparation for a winter storm expected to move through the Pacific Northwest later today and throughout the weekend. "Everyone in our state needs
Delays, Cancellations, Postponements Due to Winter Weather
-- by Lin McNulty -- We have been advised of the following cancellations and/or postponements due to the expected windy and snowy conditions that are coming our way. We will update if more becomes available. Bumblebee at Sea View Theatre has been cancelled tonight (Friday), but may open tomorrow night.
Letter to Editor | It Was A Super, Cheesey Event
-- from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation wants to congratulate DANTE MILLER (of Roses Café and Bakery) for being the winning chef in our 2nd Annual Grilled Cheese Showdown. His winning sandwich was a semi-soft cheese and mushroom moray on grilled Roses Hearth bread. We
Superintendent Webb: Public School Will Let Out Friday at 1 p.m.
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas School District -- In anticipation of the snow and wind expected to arrive tomorrow, Orcas Island School District will be letting out tomorrow at 1 p.m., according to Superintendent Eric Webb. https://theorcasonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/message.mp3
Wild Winter Weather Last Week in the Ferry Lanes
-- from Amy Scarton, Washington State Ferries -- What a wild week of winter weather – and it sounds like we’re in for more snow, wind and freezing conditions this weekend! I want to give a shout out to all our vessel and terminal crews for braving the winter weather
Two Girls Offer Thoughts After Attending Orcas Woman’s Coalition Meeting
-- from Trillium Swanson -- Riley Helms and Piper Shaepe, 11-year-old girls, sat down with Funhouse Commons Mentor Program Coordinator Trillium Swanson, to share their thoughts on attending The Orcas Women’s Coalition quarterly meeting in January. Trillium: Why did you want to attend the Orcas Women’s Coalition meeting? Riley: I
Wind, Snow, Bitter Cold in the Forecast
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- There's snow and more cold weather in the forecast. This weather pattern is setting up similarly to what the islands last saw in 2008: extended cold, possibility of multiple snow events, and intermittent high winds. This is just a forecast, so
Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest for Drug Dealing
-- from Undersheriff Zac Reimer -- On February 2, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a Deputy on San Juan Island conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation that occurred at Second St. and Spring St. The Deputy contacted the driver and identified him as 29 year old William Yukluk. During
So, Thar She Blew Trees Over, Around, and Through
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- Photo: Karen Key Speck Take a drive through Moran State Park on any given day and you may notice many downed trees strewn about the forest. Drive through yesterday or today and you will see at least the remnants of an estimated 25
The Story Behind Mist-Chi-Mas
Sunday, February 10, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Carol Kulminski -- Janet Oakley, has been going to English Camp on San Juan Island since she was hired to write a curriculum for the San Juan Island National Historical Park in 1986. Soon, she was coming to demonstrate 19th century
Orcas Students Advance to Regional Spelling Bee
-- from Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Issues reporter -- It was standing room only for the Orcas Island All Schools Spelling Bee on February 5th in the OCS Gym as students from Orcas Island School District and Orcas Island Christian School battled it out for first place. A total of 27
NAS Whidbey SAR Conducts Early Morning MEDEVAC from Friday Harbor
-- from Mike Welding for NAS Whidbey -- NAA Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) from Friday Harbor February 4 during inclement weather conditions. NAS Whidbey Island received notification at about 3 a.m. for a MEDEVAC from Friday Harbor
