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“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Reduced ferry service starting tomorrow as Sealth replaces Hyak
-- from Washington State Ferries -- There will be reduced vehicle capacity on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route starting tomorrow, March 29. The smaller Sealth will replace the Hyak as the #2 vessel on the route. The Sealth carries about 50 fewer vehicles than the Hyak. Drivers are encouraged to
Clever Cow Creamery will showcase local student artwork
Saturday, April 13, 5-7 p.m., Clever Cow Creamery -- from Trillium Swanson -- Join us on April 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Clever Cow Creamery, for the Gallery Opening Showcase of Orcas Island High School and Oasis Students Trinity Wood, Thian Armenia, Richard Sanders, and Alana Lago. The Gallery Opening
Everyone invited to partake in, contribute to History Lives Here Month
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- Orcas Island residents, businesses, and organizations are invited to tell the story of Orcas Island’s rich history during History Lives Here Month – May 2019. Every year local history events, activities and special opportunities take place throughout the islands. Anyone can participate. It is an
Call for Kids Variety Show performers
-- from Didier Gincig -- Kids from ages 5-18 are invited to participate in Kids Variety Show on the Orcas Center Stage on April 20. Performers may sing, dance, play music, tell jokes, have fun on the Orcas Center stage. Call or text Didier Gincig at 298.0362 if you would
Miles McCoy talk: 80 years with wooden boats
Friday, April 12, 7 p.m., OddFellows Hall -- from Arthur Winer for Wooden Boat Society of The San Juan Islands -- Long-time Orcas Island resident Miles McCoy will present a slide show and talk on his eight decades of sailing and boating in wooden boats. An excellent story teller, Miles
Fire Commission has opening for board secretary
-- from Marla Johns for Board of Fire Commissioners -- The Board of Fire Commissioners is currently seeking applicants for the position of Board Secretary. The Secretary is responsible for maintaining all documents, preparing agenda, taking minutes, managing correspondence, and other duties as assigned by the Board. Applicants with knowledge
San Juan Islands specialty license plate passes legislature
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- The special license plate legislation has passed both chambers of the Legislature by overwhelming margins. Many thanks to Representative Lekanoff and Senator Lovelett for their hard work. April/May 2019 - Signature of legislation by Governor Inslee August 1-October 1,
Letter to Editor | Coffelt Farm livestock being sold to local farmers
-- from Coffelt Farm Stewards -- As we are winding down here at Coffelt Farm, animal care is our top priority. Our animals are continuing to be cared for with the best humane management practices. They are being sold to known, experienced farmers throughout the islands. Thank you all for
Health district and UW: Almost there
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Nearing the achievement of one of its major responsibilities, the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) has reached agreement with UW Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) on all aspects of their contract except one: the types and extent of after-hours care to be provided.
Statewide database shows buildings that could pose safety risk during earthquakes
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- A new interactive database launched in March takes us one step closer to knowing how safe our buildings are during an earthquake. The database — while not comprehensive — presents a list and map of potentially unreinforced masonry buildings, or URMs, throughout the state. In addition to
Open letter to council: We need update on Port Master Plan — UPDATED
-- from Susan Malins, Kim Secunda, Katie Wilkins, B. Sadie Bailey, and Tracey Levine -- Dear County Council Members: We request that San Juan County Council meet with the Port of Orcas Commissioners and Interim Executive Director in public session on Orcas within the next few weeks. The public purpose
Rep. Larsen Votes to Overturn Trump’s Veto of Bill to Terminate National Emergency Declaration
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- WASHINGTON, D.C.— Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to overturn the President’s veto of legislation to terminate the national emergency declaration. “I voted to overturn President Trump’s veto because Congress has a Constitutional obligation to serve as a check on the president. The
Recovery In Community Benefit: 22 Musicians on Stage Next Week
Monday - Tuesday, April 1 - 2, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susan Hull -- Two great concerts are coming next week for one great cause! Recovery in Community aims to identify islanders with mental health and/or addiction issues who, for a variety of reasons, are not getting the
School Board Schedules Regular Meeting This Week
Notice of a Regular School Board Meeting Thursday, March 28, 2019 AGENDA 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Regular Monthly Mtg. – School Library. Approve Agenda Approve Consent Agenda PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Members of the community, parents, staff, administrators and visitors are invited to make an announcement. SPECIAL REPORTS
Letter to Editor | OIEF Supports the Early Reading Intervention Project
-- from Tom Owens -- I would like to thank OIEF (Orcas Island Education Foundation) and let the community know that with their donation of $5,000 the ERIP (Early Reading Intervention Project) is now funded for this summer and part way to funding 2020. This program is going to be
Sheriff’s Office Responds to Fatality Accident on San Juan
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- At approximately 05:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, March 26, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Egg Lake Road and Three Meadows Road on a report of a vehicle versus tree accident. Upon arrival the driver, a local Friday Harbor man,
