Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Arts Mentoring Flourishes at Funhouse Commons
-- from Ali Walker for the Funhouse Commons -- In November 2018, an Arts-focused Mentor program was launched through a collaboration between San Juan County Arts Council and Funhouse Commons. In Spring of 2018, San Juan County Arts Council (SJCAC) reached out to the Funhouse with a vision: to create and support mentoring relationships between
Candidates Named for OPALCO Election
Nominations by Petition Due February 13 -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- The volunteer member Elections & Governance Committee has selected candidates for the OPALCO Board of Directors election in District 3 (Lopez, Decatur, Center and Charles islands) and District 4 (Shaw, Bell, Canoe and Crane islands). The following
MEASLES STATE OF EMERGENCY issued for Washington State
from San Juan County Health and Community Services Governor Jay Inslee has issued a public health state of emergency based on 31 confirmed cases in the Vancouver area of Clark County, and one confirmed case in Seattle & King County. There have been multiple exposure locations in the Portland, OR,
Don’t Let Your Struggles Become Your Identity
from Orcas Celebrate Recovery Our struggles do not need to become our identity. We all experience hurt, habits and hang-ups. Sounds like “life” doesn’t it? “A year ago, a man walked into my office, broken, at his wit’s end, with a heart full of despair. He was angry and trying
Sheriff’s Report | January 16 – 22, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, January 16, 201919-000421 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 08:58:51 01/16/19 A Lopez Island Deputy was called regarding a suspicious person at a residence. The person was gone when the Deputy arrived. 19-000422 Animal at Large 09:23:09 01/16/19 A Lopez Island Deputy was called about
Larsen Statement on Deal to Reopen the Government
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement on the president’s announcement of a deal to reopen the government. “I stand with the 800,000 American workers, including more than 10,000 Washingtonians, who have been impacted by the shutdown and thank them
Inslee Statement on End of Trump Shutdown
Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today on the end of President Trump’s record-long shutdown of the federal government -- from Tara Lee for Governor Inslee's Office -- “This reckless shutdown should have never happened. It was irresponsible, damaging to our economy and needlessly harmful to working families in every
Bill Introduced in State Senate Requiring Presidential Candidates to Release Tax Returns
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- A bill has been introduced in the state senate to require presidential candidates to release their tax returns if they want their names to appear on ballots in our state. While it would be better to do this on a
“Man-Made” Art Exhibit Coming to Orcas Center
Friday, February 1, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathy Youngren -- This exhibit will feature the work of as many of the male artists on Orcas who are willing to share their art with the community. The intake and hanging of the show will take place on
Second Annual Grilled Cheese Showdown
Wednesday, February 6, 5:30 p.m., Public School Cafeteria -- from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) invites you to the Second Annual Grilled Cheese Showdown. And if you thought last year was great, this year could be better. This family-friendly fundraiser takes
Universal Healthcare in Washington State?
-- from David Turnoy -- A bill has been introduced in the state senate to bring Universal Healthcare to our state. Yay!!!!!!!!!!! We have no senator currently for you to contact, but the article below gives you some other senators you can contact. In addition, please contact our two state
Baroque Lute & Flute Offer for Your Sunday Evening
Sunday, January 27, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan for Salish Sea Early Music Festival -- In Baroque Flute & Lute on Sunday evening, January 27, 2019 at 7:30 PM at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church in Eastsound, lutenist John Lenti and flutist Jeffrey Cohan will
Request for Salmon Recovery Project Proposals
-- from Byron Rot for San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery -- The San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) 2019 grant funding cycles. Private citizens, non-profit organizations, local, state, and tribal governments, and
Annual Ferry Ridership Swells to Nearly 25 Million
Anacortes/San Juans Route Sees 2,046,940 Passengers in 2018 -- from Washington State Ferries -- Our annual ridership increased by more than 225,000 in 2018 to nearly 25 million. That's up 10 percent from five years ago and the highest level since 2002! The biggest surge last year came on the
Rep. Lekanoff Tops Orcas Women’s Coalition Leadership Conversation
Sunday, January 27, 3 - 5 p.m., Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Natalie Menacho for Orcas Women's Coalition -- The Orcas Women's Coalition invites all women and transgender folks to attend "Embracing Leadership" this Sunday from 3-5pm at the Episcopal Parish Hall. Bring your questions! Bring your daughters, aunties and
New Bills to Save Orca Support Inslee’s Proposed Investments
-- from Jaime Smith for Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- [Wednesday, January 23] several bills that support Gov. Jay Inslee's proposal to save Southern Resident orcas were introduced in the state Legislature. Inslee announced an unprecedented effort last month to restore Washington's orca and Chinook salmon populations. "Without taking bold actions and
