Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
2019 Salish Sea Early Music Festival Dates Announced
-- from Jeffrey Cohan for Salish Sea Early Music Festival -- The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents eight performances on Orcas Island in its ninth annual festival of early music in 2019 beginning on January 27 and extending through June 22, featuring some of the finest period instrument specialists
Councilman Hughes to Meet Public Next Week
San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes has scheduled another "Town Hall" on Orcas Island next Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The topic will focus on Washington State Ferries Long Range Plan: https://theorcasonian.com/ferries-releases-2040-long-range-plan/
Winds Expected to Bring a One – Two Punch Tonight, Tomorrow
-- from National Weather Service -- The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High WindWatch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through SaturdayMorning. * Wind: Southerly winds, 20 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPHwill develop tonight, easing Friday. Winds are expected tostrengthen again out
EDC to Offer Free Plumbing Basics Training at Friday Harbor High School
-- from Glenn Hendrick for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in plumbing basics this January, sponsored by the Washington State Governor’s Strategic Reserve Fund and by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The course will be taught at the
Vendors: Cupid’s Closet Flea Market Coming Next Month
-- from Margot Shaw -- Calling all vendors for Fidelis' annual Cupid's Closet Flea Market to be held February 16, 10-2:00 at the West Sound Community Hall. Rent a table for $25.; keep all $$ you take in. We're looking for craftsmen, gardeners, artists, collectors, retired seamen (well, maybe not...we
State Report Shows Salmon Still Declining: Recovery Projects Funded at Only 16 Percent of Estimated Need
-- from State Recreation & Conservation -- OLYMPIA–Despite two decades of efforts to recover them, wild salmon are still declining—and a report released today by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office stresses that adequate funding is needed to turn the tide on the iconic species’ future. In the past 10 years,
Letter to the Editor: The Dark Side of Vacation Rentals
-- by Tom Evans -- Want to get rich in the San Juans? Easy. Buy house. Buy vacation rental permit (cheap). Rent house.My neighbor, a very savvy business person, is pushing for two side-by-side rentals with 18 renters. Daily. Income: $1,750. Full season total income: $157,500. Tax-free after depreciation. Every
SJC Shoreline Master Program is Determined to be Compliant with State Law
-- from San Juan County Communications -- On January 8, 2019, the State Growth Management Hearings Board found that San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program including its shoreline management regulations complies with the State’s Shoreline Management Act. San Juan County adopted Ordinance 21 - 2018 that addressed areas of noncompliance
The Better Way to Shop for Medical Alert Devices
Tuesday, January 22, 10 a.m., and Thursday, January 24, 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Mr. Joe Thoron, author of Find the Right Alert website, will present at the Orcas Senior Center on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 10 a.m., and on Thursday, January 24, 2019
Report from San Juan County Democrats
-- from David Turnoy -- Prior to our regular Democrats meeting on Saturday, Jan. 12, we had a special meeting with new Representative Debra Lekanoff. We assembled people representing the county council, the planning commission, public schools, the Comprehensive Plan, the Agricultural Resources Board, the Clean Water Advisory Committee, the
Council Retreat this Friday at the Fairgrounds
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, San County Council Clerk -- The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, January 18, 2019 in the Parks & Fair Conference Room, 849 Argyle Avenue, Friday Harbor beginning at 9:00 AM. The Special Meeting is a Council Retreat for 2019 Planning
Help Available for Filing State Business Taxes
Jan. 31 deadline, even if no activity -- from Washington State Dept. of Revenue -- OLYMPIA, Wash. – Jan. 16, 2019 – The Department of Revenue will offer extended call center hours leading up to the Jan. 31 annual filing deadline. Revenue tax specialists will answer calls from 7 a.m.
Rock Island Accelerates Fiber to Town of Friday Harbor
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CONNECTION WITH NO INSTALLATION FEE! -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- OPALCO’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Rock Island Communications, announced this week that it will deliver fiber-optic Internet to approximately 35% of the Town of Friday Harbor with no installation fee. “Dozens of businesses in
Debra Lekanoff Sworn In to State Legislature
Washington State Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D) of the Swinomish Tribe, the first Native American woman to ever be elected to the state’s House of Representatives, was sworn into office wearing traditional clothing on Monday, January 14, 2019. Along with Rep. Jeff Morris, they will serve in the State House. Contact for
San Juan County Partners with Ecology to Monitor Air Quality
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Washington State Department of Ecology installed a mobile air quality monitoring station near the County Administration building on January 7th. This air quality monitoring station will monitor for PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 microns). Particulate matter contains microscopic solids or liquid
Health Care District and UW Clinic Continue Contract Negotiations
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- Negotiations on the contract between the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) and the UW Neighborhood Clinic (UWNC) on Orcas are continuing. But the proposal from the After-Hours Work Group, which has representatives from both organizations, on after-hours care and scope of
