Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Ferry Fares Return to Non-peak Rates, Along With Fare Increases
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised of several fare changes for Washington State Ferries (WSF) beginning October 1, 2018: The last day of the summer peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares is Sunday, September 30. On Monday, October 1, single vehicle fares will return to their
Outdoor Burning Soon by Permit Only
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Burn season is right around the corner and the San Juan County Fire Marshal’s Office and the San Juan County Fire Chiefs Association would like to remind you of a few things to improve the safety of your burning this season. Burning rules
A-OK Starts a New Year of Art in the Schools
-- from Geri Turnoy, A-OK Coordinator -- Art for Orcas Kids (A-OK) is starting the school year off with new talent in our classrooms, and even more exciting opportunities for our students. Three new teaching artists have joined returning A-OK instructors Brook Meinhardt, Colleen Stewart, and Robyn Gordon. We welcome
Fire Commissioners Call Special Meeting to Address Vacancy
Monday, October 1, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Board of Fire Commissioners -- The Board of Fire Commissioners will be holding a special meeting on Monday, October 1. The agenda is as follows: Welcome and Introductions Additions or Modifications to the Agenda New Business Appointment
Sheriff’s Report | September 19 – 26, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, September 19, 2018 18-007273 Vicious Animal 08:44:13 09/19/18 A Deputy investigated a report of a dog in chickens. 18-007274 Runaway Juvenile 08:50:39 09/19/18 A Deputy assisted DSHS with a placement issue of a juvenile. 18-007275 Welfare Check 09:58:35 09/19/18 Deputies responded
Workshop: Everything You Need to Know About Medicare
Tuesday, October 2, 10 a.m., Orcas Public Library -- 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
Letter to Editor | Sheriff’s Office Takes Sexual Assault Reports Seriously
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- I wish to take a minute to respond to a recent article that was posted in the Island Guardian and the San Juan Islander. While I cannot comment on the specifics of these cases as they are active investigations, I do want to set
Senior Preparedness Family, Companion, and Caregiver Presentation
Wednesday, October 3, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Senior citizens, especially those with medical issues and limited mobility, can be vulnerable in the event of a disaster. In an emergency, would your elderly family members or clients be prepared to stay
Letter to Editor | Dr. Ford and Brett Kavanaugh
-- from Cindy Wolf -- Here's the thing...we know it happened. Women who grew up or went to school with those boys know it happened. We were at the parties, at the frats and in the dorm rooms. We drank too. We smoked pot with those boys. We liked sex.
Child Rape Suspect in Custody
Sean Michael Hunter. Photo courtesy of Jackson County Jail, Medford, OR -- by Lin McNulty -- The search for an accused child rapist from San Juan County, Sean Michael Hunter (AKA Sunshine), ended last night when he was picked up in Medford, Oregon on a San Juan County
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes on Housing Initiative
-- from Sarah Crosby, San Juan Community Home Trust -- I am writing to urge county voters to vote for the Housing Initiative on the November ballot, Proposition #1. Every Needs Assessment that has been done in recent years by either the County or private organizations has reported that housing
Book Review | Broken Record
-- from Michèle Griskey -- You may already be familiar with James Wolf’s writing. He is a screenwriter with produced works and a playwright who wrote several excellent plays for the Orcas Island PlayFest. Wolf is one of two Orcas Island writers I would read anything thrown at me. So,
Celebrate the coming of Fall with a Great Islands Clean-Up!
-- from Orcas Recycling Services (ORS)-- Volunteers throughout the San Juan Islands will get together on Saturday, September 29th to participate in the third-annual Fall Great Islands Clean-Up (GICU). All over the County volunteers will be picking up trash on roadsides, trails and beaches. The annual spring GICU has been
Letter to Editor | Businesses Hurt by Affordable Housing Shortage
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Many local businesses are struggling to find enough staff to keep their doors open and their shelves full. We have a shortage of affordable housing all year round, and it’s especially scarce during the summer high season when every available house, room, and outbuilding is
Letter to the Editor: Three Reasons to Re-elect Randy Gaylord
--- from Pete Moe, Executive Director, Orcas Recyling Services/The Exchange -- Six years ago, when The Exchange was competing for the contract to run the Orcas Transfer Station, Randy was among the first to recognize the exciting possibilities local control could bring, and he was there to help realize that
Letter to Editor | Why I Support Nick Power
-- from Rita Latsinova -- I have been an appellate lawyer in Washington for 25 years and I will be voting for Nick Power for Prosecuting Attorney. My reasons are both professional and personal. On the professional side, I have seen examples of Nick’s legal work and know him to
