Here’s a thought…
“Deep breath. Deep breath. The air is free. You can take as many as you want.”
BUDDHIST MONK
A Vigil for the Whales and Wake for Tahlequah’s Baby
Sunday, August 26, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Eastsound Waterfront Park -- from Gretchen Krampf -- This gathering, a Sister Vigil with Lopez Islanders, is to mourn the loss of another Orca whale calf and acknowledge the grief of the Southern Resident Orca. These whales hover on the edge of extinction and
New Lab Results Give Researchers New Insight on How to Save an Emaciated Orca
-- from NOAA Fisheries -- Biologists are mobilized and responding to an emaciated and ailing three year-old killer whale (born December 2014), J50 also known as Scarlet, of the critically endangered Southern Resident population. J50 appears lethargic at times with periods of activity, including feeding. Scientists observing her agree that
Women Candidates at Orcas Women’s Coalition Quarterly Meeting
Sunday, August 19, 4 - 6 p.m., Senior Center -- from Cindy Wolf for Orcas Women's Coalition -- We now have confirmation that we will be joined at our meeting this Sunday by: Cecily Hazelrigg-Hernandez - She won advancement to the general election for Judge, Court of Appeals, District 3
Items in Short Supply at the Food Bank
Orcas Island Food Bank -- from the Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- There are some items needed at the Orcas Island Food Bank that we thought the community might be able to help restock. Those items are condiments of all kinds (family-size, not commercial-size containers) and packaged
Orcas Fire Rescues Injured Moran Hiker
-- from Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Fire & Rescue -- On Wednesday, August 15, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue responded to a 911 incident in Moran State Park on the trail between Little Summit and Mountain Lake. A hiker had experienced a fall while hiking, resulting in injuries which prevented
Sheriff’s Report | August 8 – 14, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, August 8, 2018 18-005797 Controlled Substance Problem 06:03:18 08/08/18 Deputies arrived at a residence on San Juan Island to investigate a drug overdose. Investigation continues. 18-005800 Burglary,NonRes 09:23:14 08/08/18 A Deputy investigated a report of a burglary on San Juan Island.
ATF Offers $10,000 Reward
-- from The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for placing explosives near a trail in the San
Trump Administration Sued for Failing to Protect Orcas’ West Coast Habitat
-- from The Center for Biological Diversity -- The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Trump administration today for failing to protect the West Coast ocean habitat of the last remaining Southern Resident killer whales. The critically endangered species is down to just 75 orcas, the lowest number in more than 30
Kaleidoscope Kids Visit Down on the Farm
-- from Coffelt Farm Stewards -- Kaleidoscope Summer Day Camp for Elementary Students visited Coffelt Farm twice this month. Students were delighted with a tour of the farm led by the foreman, Casey McKenzie. The students explored the barnyard, learning about mid-summer activities on a sustainable farm, and met the
Airport Commissioners Riff at Regular Meeting
-- by Margie Doyle -- The regular Port Commission meeting of Aug. 9 was attended by three Port Commissioners: Dwight Guss, Greg Sawyer and Steve Hopkins. Missing were Commissioners Brian Ehrmantraut and Shawn Simpson. The Commissioners approved a number of expense vouchers, including the $10, 723 July payroll.. Previous to
ORS/Exchange Announces “Recycle 2.0” Effort
-- from Orcas Recycling Services -- The nation-wide crisis in the recycling industry has hit home. Recycling prices at the Orcas Transfer Station will go up August 9th, as they have already done on San Juan Island. On Orcas, the cost for a 32-gallon can of recycling will increase from
Council, Planning Commission Hearing on Shoreline Master Program
Friday, August 17, 9 a.m., Council Hearing Room -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Protecting San Juan County's marine shorelines is among the most important actions we can take to support the recovery of Chinook salmon and Southern Resident Killer Whales. Join us on Friday August
Learn to Climb Into the Branches of Your Family Tree
Tuesday, August 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy--whether you have years of experience or are just wanting to begin now. The monthly meetings will happen on
Meet a New Teacher: Catherine Naujoks
— from Orcas Island School District — CATHERINE NAUJOKS, 1st / 2nd Grade Teacher My name is Catherine Naujoks and I am very excited to teach at Orcas Island Elementary School. I have visited Orcas Island many times and am looking forward to living here full time. I love the
Letter to Editor | School Teacher-Law Enforcement-Immigration Debacle
-- by Alex MacLeod -- Not long after Randy Gaylord filed sex charges against Gerald Grellett-Tinner, then an Orcas High School teacher, he signed a “Certificate of Helpfulness” on behalf of a “U Visa” request of the young immigrant woman who was the legal victim in the case.The 19-year-old mother
Air Quality Affected by Wildfire Smoke
-- from San Juan County Communications --Air monitors in our region today are reporting ‘unhealthy’ levels of particulate matter in the air due to wildfire smoke, largely from fires burning in British Columbia. San Juan County Health & Community Services is advising the public to limit time spent outdoors and
