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“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
County Prepares Workshops for Comp Plan Update
-- from Adam Zack, Planner III, Department of San Juan Community Development -- The varied perspectives from the Comp Plan workshops [held between September and November 2018] at Lopez, Orcas, San Juan, Shaw and Waldron island communities and what is important to you about the future will be helpful as
Are Sea Stars Simply Wasting Away?
-- from Russel Barsh, KWIAHT Director -- A recent paper from the Harvell lab at Cornell University has attracted international media attention by claiming that the West Coast population of Sunflower Stars (Pycnopodia helianthoides) has declined dramatically in the past few years, presumably due to a warming ocean and wasting
Washington and B.C. United on Climate Action, Building Sustainable Future, Increased Connectivity
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Premier John Horgan met this week to discuss regional issues and promote opportunities for collaboration between British Columbia and Washington state. The two leaders committed to act jointly to fight climate change and protect salmon and orcas in shared waters,
No School Monday
-- from Eric Webb, Superintendent of Orcas Island School District -- Due to inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, all OISD schools located on Orcas Island will be closed Monday, February 11, and all school events are cancelled. Stay warm, safe, and enjoy the Snow Day.
Cupid’s Closet Awaits Your Arrival at Food & Flea Market
Saturday, February 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Sound Community Club -- from Margot Shaw -- Come to West Sound for a warm comfort- food lunch and yummy baked goods. Browse the vendor tables laden with flea market bargains, plants, handy household gadgets, jewelry, carefully crafted creations, and find
Orcas Food Co-op Announces $10K Available for this Year’s FARM Fund Grants
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- The Marshall Strawberry Restoration Project, funded in part by the FARM Fund, brought 220 heritage plants to Orcas Island farmers. Pictured is the crew at Orcas Community Participatory Agriculture. The San Juan County FARM Fund is a grant program started by the Orcas Food Co-op as
Week in Review for Washington Legislative Bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The bill to create a 100 percent clean energy in Washington passed out of House Environment and Energy Committee by a majority vote and is moving on to the next step, as is the clean buildings bill. Rep. Gael Tarleton, primary sponsor of the 100 percent clean
Up Next? Possibility of Some Heavy Snow, Sunday Through Tuesday
-- from National Weather Service -- Winter Storm Watch What: Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5inches possible. Where: Portions of Northwest Washington. When: From Sunday afternoon through late Tuesday night. Additional Details: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. A winter storm watch means there is
Three Troubadours Bringing Hootenanny to Orcas Center
Friday, February 15 , 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Tom Rawson -- Three of the Northwest's finest folk troubadours are bringing some hootenanny fun to Orcas Island. Carolyn Cruso will regale you with the intricacies of the fascinating hammered dulcimer; an ancient instrument that originated in Persia over 2000
Superintendent to Provide Weekly Update on School Construction Progress
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas School Superintendent -- In an effort to keep our community informed of the progress of the current construction projects, I will record a short update on each Friday of the week’s activities. Below is a link to the first report in the series. Stay tuned!
Divided Sides Come Together for Historic Change to State’s Deadly Force Law
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Joined by dozens of legislators, law enforcement officials and community leaders, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Monday that changes the law for use of deadly force by police officers and requires officers to take additional de-escalation trainings. The new law (Substitute House Bill
Sheriff’s Report | January 30 – February 5, 2019
Wednesday January 30, 201919-000771 Accident-HitRun 12:29:10 01/30/19 A Deputy responded to a walk-in delayed report of a hit and run that occurred in a private parking lot. The reporting party had no suspect or witness information and needed a report for insurance purposes. Report made. 19-000773 Harassment 14:46:18 01/30/19 An
Guest Opinion | County Councilors’ Votes Muddy Their Public Reputations
-- from Cindy Wolf -- Last Tuesday [Feb. 5] our representatives threw away a golden chance. The San Juan County Council voted unanimously to appoint a State Senator who was not their constituents' first choice nor the local Democratic party's first choice. Those votes tipped the balance for Liz Lovelett.
Inslee Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
Weather forecasters predict this may be a storm unlike one we've seen in many years. -- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today declared a statewide state of emergency in preparation for a winter storm expected to move through the Pacific Northwest later today and throughout the weekend. "Everyone in our state needs
Delays, Cancellations, Postponements Due to Winter Weather
-- by Lin McNulty -- We have been advised of the following cancellations and/or postponements due to the expected windy and snowy conditions that are coming our way. We will update if more becomes available. Bumblebee at Sea View Theatre has been cancelled tonight (Friday), but may open tomorrow night.
Letter to Editor | It Was A Super, Cheesey Event
-- from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation wants to congratulate DANTE MILLER (of Roses Café and Bakery) for being the winning chef in our 2nd Annual Grilled Cheese Showdown. His winning sandwich was a semi-soft cheese and mushroom moray on grilled Roses Hearth bread. We
