Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
New Vacation Rental Webpage Available
-- from San Juan County Communications -- We have published a new webpage with the most requested information regarding vacation rental permits and compliance with the new regulations. If you are looking for information about how to apply for permit, have an existing permit and want to know what to
Kwiaht Releases Evaluation of National Monument Plan
-- from Russel Barsh for Kwiaht -- The Lopez based scientific organization Kwiaht has released a critical evaluation of the Bureau of Land Management’s Bureau of Land Management’s Draft Resources Management Plan for the San Juan Islands National Monument. According to Kwiaht director Russel Barsh, the Draft Plan is preoccupied with
Student Musicians Set to Enchant Holiday Audiences
-- from Sharon Ho for Music Advocacy Group -- Dec 6, 13 and 20: Mark your calendars for holiday concerts by Orcas Island student musicians! Every Thursday evening for the next three weeks, come and enjoy music concerts for the whole family. Concerts are free and open to the public.
Rosario Resort Sponsors Annual Fundraiser for Local Non-profits
-- from Holly Southern for Rosario Resort -- Christmas trees return to light up the Moran Mansion at Rosario Resort & Spa during the month of December. Sponsored by the resort, the Festival of Trees is designed as a fundraiser during the holiday season for participating organizations. This year’s trees
Food Co-op Raising Funds for Generator During December
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Donations raised during December through Register Round Up and 3% Thursday, December 20 will support the co-op’s Generator Fund! Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program includes 3% Thursday, Register Round Up and Coins for Community. On the third Thursday of each
Two Men Honored for Saving Life of Ferries Employee
-- from Washington State Ferries -- While many Washington State Ferries employees are trained to save lives, it is a relief to know that ferry employees are a part of a community where others are also prepared to leap into action. On Wednesday, December 5, WSF honored Petty Officer 2nd
Inslee Administration Stands with Local Leaders as Navy Walks Away From Mitigation Negotiations
-- from Maryon Attwood for Sound Defense Alliance -- The Navy just announced that it terminated negotiations with consulting parties over fundamental differences in how to protect historical properties impacted by increased noise. Termination of consultation is an option provided to a federal agency under the Section 106 process, although it’s
Learner on the Road: Soaking It All In
-- from Learner Limbach -- My first update was made just as I landed in Denmark last Friday. You can read that HERE. Learner Limbach sitting outside the world famous 8 Tallet or "8 House", Copenhagen, Denmark, November 29, 2018 More than a one-week project I write to
Seasonal Reminder: Winter Weather Boating Safety
-- from Deputy Raymond Harvey, Marine Coordinator, San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Winter weather is upon us as we will be seeing high winds, heavy rain, and the chances of sleet and snowfall. We would like to extend our efforts in keeping the community and personal property safe by
Barbara Bentley to Speak About Changing Times, Changing Gardens
Wednesday, December 12, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Barbara Bentley, on Wednesday, December 12 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center. Barbara focuses on ecological interactions-usually from a plant’s point of view. In the last
Have Your Say on Protecting Our Environment
Emmanuel Parish Hall in Eastsound, December 5, 4:30-6pm A Community Discussion Forum on Rights of Nature and Rights for the Salish Sea: The Why and How Welcome – spokesperson from CRSJI (5 minutes) Background on legal rights of nature – Kai Huschke, CELDF (15 minutes) Discussion on the following questions
Come Forward, Take the Initiative, Sign Up
-- 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: sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee
Senior Center Meeting of the Minds: The Gift of Water
Wednesday, December 5, 1:15 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- We are more alike than we are different. We all need healthy food. We all need fresh air. We all need clean water. The Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit is offering the second presentation
Everything You Need to Know About Medicare
Wednesday, December 12, 1:30 p.m., Library Community Room -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65 soon? Been on Social Security Disability for at least two years? Then you are about to become part of Medicare. That means that much of what you know about health insurance is about to become
San Juan County Adopts Real Estate Excise Tax for Affordable Housing
-- from San Juan County Communications -- In the November election, San Juan County voters approved a new 0.5% real estate excise tax (REET) to support the development of affordable housing options within the county. The tax will be assessed on the purchase and sale of real property within the
Annual Filers: Get Ready For a New System
-- from State Department of Revenue -- Small businesses that file their taxes once a year will use a new online system when filing their tax return, due Jan. 31. The Washington State Department of Revenue is doing its part to help businesses get prepared. Revenue is offering a series
