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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
Flotsam & Jetsam | Dancing with Wolves
-- from Maurice Austin -- Recently, Rep. Joel Kretz [R-Wauconda] introduced House Bill 1639, which would establish Bainbridge Island as the re-location site for problematic eastern Washington wolves. This is a practical if narrow-minded solution to increasing wolf predation statewide. Inasmuch as the state’s wolf population may be as high
Attend This Open House to Review Designs for New Playground-on-the-Green
Monday, February 11, 2:30-4 p.m. OR 6-7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Margaret Payne -- Over the past few years, as Orcas Island citizens have explored a vision for Eastsound, young parents have repeatedly asked for a place for their children to play in the village core. In October
Week in Review for Washington Legislative Bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee will sign the first bill of the 2019 session Monday, Feb. 4, after the House and Senate unanimously passed improvements to 1-940, the deadly force initiative passed by voters last November. Law enforcement representatives and community advocates spent thousands of hours negotiating the
Weather Service Warns Nor’easter Blowing In
-- from National Weather Service -- The National Weather Service in Seattle has Issued a high windwarning, which is in effect from 7 pm Sunday to 4 am PST Tuesday.The high wind watch is no longer in effect. * Wind, Northeast winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts to 50
County Boards Have Vacancies to Fill
-- 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: https://sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee
Next Disaster Preparedness Community Meeting Upcoming
Wednesday, February 13, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Natalie Menacho for Orcas Women's Coalition -- The next Be Ready Orcas - Disaster Preparedness Community Meeting will be on Wednesday, February 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Firehall. Fire Chief, Scott Williams of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue will be presenting
County Councilmembers to Vote on Three Nominees to Replace Ranker
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, SJC Democrats -- Today [Saturday Feb. 2, 2019] nine of your San Juan County PCOs (precinct committee officers) traveled to Bellingham to participate in the selection of three nominees to submit to the county councils of San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom. The three names placed
Weigh In on Your Choice From These Candidates for Vacant Ranker Senate Seat
-- from Cindy Wolf for San Juan County Democratic Committee -- Time to contact your County Councilors! The following ranked list was chosen by your Democratic Precinct Committee Officers: 1. Kris Lytton (by a strong majority)2. Liz Lovelet of the Anacortes City Council3. Trevor Jones from the Labor movement. The nomination of
Severe Weather Shelter Will Open During Coming Cold Snap
-- from Janine Heimerich for Orcas Community Church -- With sub-freezing overnight temperatures in the forecast, the Orcas Island Severe Weather Shelter will be open this coming Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights (2/3 - 2/5). We are located in the basement of the Community Church. We open the doors at 7 p.m. and ask that guests check in
Sheriff’s Report | January 23 – 29, 2019
(Editor's Note: Slow down, folks!)** -- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, January 23, 201919-000579 Communications Problem 10:42:17 01/23/19 An Orcas Deputy responded to a callback near Deer Harbor. After speaking with the reporting party they decided to take care of it themselves. 19-000588 Accident-HitRun 16:21:57 01/23/19 A
Letter to Editor | I’m Withdrawing from Consideration in 40th District Senate Appointment
-- from Learner Limbach -- Withdrawing from Consideration for the 40th LD State Senate AppointmentI have decided to withdraw my name from consideration for the 40th legislative district State Senate appointment. To say this was a very difficult decision to make is an understatement, but I know it is the
Ranker Reports with Senate Investigation
-- from Kevin Ranker -- This week a Senate investigation concluded a process that began when an employee who worked for me 10 years ago alleged that I mistreated her. The report found that I violated our Senate policies. The allegations were that I “slammed doors, shouted in anger, and
Guest Opinion | Progressive Bills to Support in State Legislature This Session
-- from David Turnoy -- Two bills introduced in the WA House and Senate this year are worthy of your support and of an email to our representatives. We still don't have a senator, but a week from now that should be resolved. If you supported the carbon fee initiative
Protecting What You Love: Southern Resident Orca Presentations, Discussions
Tuesday, February 12, 12 - 1:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- During Valentine’s week Friends of the San Juans will explore the plight of the Southern Resident orcas and engage the community in actions that can help their recovery. Lopez
Library Will be Celebrating Black History Month
-- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- The Library will celebrate Black History Month during February with several FREE events and activities. President Gerald Ford decreed Black History Month a national observance in 1976 to recognize “with admiration the impressive contributions of Black Americans to our national life and
Friends of SJs Welcomes New Staff Attorney: Jennifer Barcelos
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Friends of the San Juans is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Barcelos as incoming staff attorney and Director of Law and Policy. Following a nationwide search for a transformative leader, Jennifer Barcelos has joined our team as
