Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Letter to Editor | Power is Right Candidate for Right Now
-- from Justin Paulsen -- This election cycle, both on the local and national level, has presented us with some very divisive rhetoric. It seems to be the political standard. Too much is written and gossiped about why we shouldn’t vote for one candidate or the other and not nearly
Letter to Editor | Jewett is Flexible, Fair, Sensitive
-- from Marny Gaylord -- I am writing in support of Carolyn Jewett for District Court Judge. Carolyn shows a natural comfort when answering difficult questions, with open, frank answers. She is what I want in a judge: prepared, experienced, thoughtful, and compassionate. Carolyn has plenty of courtroom experience, and
Three-boat Schedule Begins Monday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Beginning Monday, October 22, a temporary 3-boat schedule will be implemented on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands’ route. Several vessels are scheduled for necessary maintenance, reducing WSF’s fleet through November 4. Regular service will return on November 5. Existing reservations scheduled for this period are
Sheriff’s Report | October 10 – 15, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, October 10, 2018 18-007828 Trespassing 10:31:04 10/10/18 A deputy investigated a trespass complaint on San Juan island. The suspects were contacted and issued a trespass letter. 18-007831 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 11:17:56 10/10/18 A deputy responded to a Found Property call. The property
Letter to Editor | I Can’t Imagine Voting for Anyone Other than Steve Brandli
-- from Sara Jensen -- We first met the Brandlis when we had just moved to the island and were checking out various day cares for our son Henry. It was on our final stop that we met a little boy named Ro, who walked right up to Henry and
Island Market Sponsors Jack-o-Lantern Contest
decorate a silly pumpkin like this one at Emmanuel Parish Labyrinth Island Market encourages kids aged 13 and under to be as creative as you like. Let your imagination run wild. First pick up a FREE Sugar Pie pumpkin between Friday Oct. 19 and Friday Oct. 26. IMPORTANT
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes for Homes Proposition 1
-- by Brian Wiese -- An online survey of visions and values of the Eastsound community survey offered to residents last winter confirmed that the lack of affordable housing was one of the biggest concerns of our community. We have all met someone who has been displaced from a rental
Letter to Editor | We Need to Elect Jeff Asher for Sheriff
-- from John Pritchard -- To San Juan County Citizens... No, I’m not someone trying to get a friend elected. I’m not personal friends with Jeff and only know him through a professional relationship. I worked with Jeff when he was assigned as the lead detective with the San Juan
Letter to Editor | YES for Homes, But NO to Prop 1
-- from Mike Carlson -- While I agree that we could use more available housing in the islands in almost all forms, it’s been that way for as long as I can remember….we live on islands! Our mantra has been to fight growth and foster a tourism economy…Gee what happens
Guest Opinion | Aging on the Salish Sea
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- There is a myth that seniors on Orcas Island are well off and can access services they need through private or public resources. My observations as Director of the Hearts and Hands program since November 2017 are different, and the need
Letter to Editor | Enthusiastic Support for Power
-- from Bill Karges -- Nick Power is my next door neighbor I enthusiastically support him for Prosecuting Attorney. San Juan County has a drug problem and it is getting worse. The problem for a community when it is invaded by drugs is that the problems are not just the
Friends of the Library to Hold Annual Meeting
-- from Kate Long for the Friends of the Orcas Library -- The Friends of the Orcas Library will hold their annual meeting on Sunday October 21st at the Outlook Inn. At the annual meeting we will be electing new members to the Board of Directors. All current members are
Shaw Students Win First Place in State Contest
-- from Brendan Cowan -- The students at the Shaw Island School recently won first place in a statewide contest promoting earthquake preparedness and safety. Sponsored by the Cascadia Regional Earthquake Workgroup, the competition solicited videos from schools across Washington. Timed to promote the Great Shake Out earthquake drill, this
Flu Shots Now Available at OFHC
-- from Aaimee Johnson for Orcas Family Health -- Flu shots are available at Orcas Family Health Center (OFHC). Please call 360-376-7778 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Regular influenza vaccinations are available for all adults and for children over three. Most insurance companies will cover flu vaccinations.
Fire Commissioners Review Draft 2019 Budget
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) of Orcas Fire & Rescue spent much of their Oct. 15 regular meeting reviewing the draft budget presented by Fire Chief Scott Williams. Attending were Commissioners Tim Fuller, Jim Helminski, and Wes Heinmiller (by phone). Chief
Guest Opinion | We Lost the Supreme Court – Now What?
-- from Learner Limbach -- 'Flood the Capital' Rally, United States Supreme Court, October 6, 2018 On Saturday October 6th I found myself sitting on the steps of the United States Supreme Court, contemplating our country’s slip toward fascism. Several days earlier I had dropped everything and jumped
