Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
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
Letter to Editor | If I Were Randy Gaylord
-- from Nick Power -- Many people have approached me asking for my views on Sheriff Krebs’ manipulation of the courtroom security camera so that defense counsel notes were legible during the criminal trial of State v. Dustin Schible. It is too early tell the full extent and duration of this type of conduct.
Port Schedules Special Meeting Thursday Feb. 7
-- from the Port of Orcas Commission -- The Port of Orcas Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting this coming Thursday the 7th of February. Nothing has been officially scheduled at this time but Port Commissioner Greg Sawyer advises the public to check the website (https://www.portoforcas.com/) and in particular the
Brittney Maruska of Orcas Museums to Speak at Orcas Rotary Friday
Friday, February 8, 2019--5-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station Brittney Maruska is in her third year as Executive Director of Orcas Island Historical Society & Museums. She believes in telling history through community collaborations and is always looking for new partners. Please join us to learn what the Museums are up
Upcoming Meeting of the Minds—“Age Like a Guru” by Dr. Rosie Kuhn
Wednesday, February 6, 1 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- There are many points in life where we choose to detach ourselves from who we thought we were, who we wish we were, and who we pretend to be. As part of the
Olga Hosting a Sweetheart of a Potluck
Saturday, February 9, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Bring your sweetheart to the Olga Valentines Potluck, Saturday, February 9th at the Olga Community Center. Social hour begins at 5:30 and we sit down for dinner at 6:00. Please bring your own place settings and one
T00 C0ld. L0pez Cl0sed
UPDATE: Back in service -- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to a mechanical failure at the terminal caused by low temperatures, all sailings in and out of Lopez Island are cancelled until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide updates as they become available. UPDATE: 8:51
Living with Loss Grief Support Group to Meet
Wednesdays through March 20, 3:45 - 5:15 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Grief includes all the many shifting and sometimes conflicting emotions that we humans experience after a loss. The loss may be of an important friend or family member, ability, place, financial security, or way of life. Finding safe and
Flotsam & Jetsam | Dancing with Wolves
-- from Maurice Austin -- Recently, Rep. Joel Kretz [R-Wauconda] introduced House Bill 1639, which would establish Bainbridge Island as the re-location site for problematic eastern Washington wolves. This is a practical if narrow-minded solution to increasing wolf predation statewide. Inasmuch as the state’s wolf population may be as high
Attend This Open House to Review Designs for New Playground-on-the-Green
Monday, February 11, 2:30-4 p.m. OR 6-7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Margaret Payne -- Over the past few years, as Orcas Island citizens have explored a vision for Eastsound, young parents have repeatedly asked for a place for their children to play in the village core. In October
Week in Review for Washington Legislative Bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee will sign the first bill of the 2019 session Monday, Feb. 4, after the House and Senate unanimously passed improvements to 1-940, the deadly force initiative passed by voters last November. Law enforcement representatives and community advocates spent thousands of hours negotiating the
Weather Service Warns Nor’easter Blowing In
-- from National Weather Service -- The National Weather Service in Seattle has Issued a high windwarning, which is in effect from 7 pm Sunday to 4 am PST Tuesday.The high wind watch is no longer in effect. * Wind, Northeast winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts to 50
County Boards Have Vacancies to Fill
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: https://sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee
Next Disaster Preparedness Community Meeting Upcoming
Wednesday, February 13, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Natalie Menacho for Orcas Women's Coalition -- The next Be Ready Orcas - Disaster Preparedness Community Meeting will be on Wednesday, February 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Firehall. Fire Chief, Scott Williams of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue will be presenting
County Councilmembers to Vote on Three Nominees to Replace Ranker
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, SJC Democrats -- Today [Saturday Feb. 2, 2019] nine of your San Juan County PCOs (precinct committee officers) traveled to Bellingham to participate in the selection of three nominees to submit to the county councils of San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom. The three names placed
Weigh In on Your Choice From These Candidates for Vacant Ranker Senate Seat
-- from Cindy Wolf for San Juan County Democratic Committee -- Time to contact your County Councilors! The following ranked list was chosen by your Democratic Precinct Committee Officers: 1. Kris Lytton (by a strong majority)2. Liz Lovelet of the Anacortes City Council3. Trevor Jones from the Labor movement. The nomination of
