— from Ian Miller of WA Sea Grant — The notion of climate change driven by human emissions has been with us for a long time. In 1896, Svante Arrhenius published a paper from Denmark that applied basic chemical and physical principles to demonstrate that humans, by adding greenhouse gases to … Continue reading
Thursday, June 29, 6 p.m., Senior Center — from Mark Mayer — What is the future of healthcare in the San Juan Islands? Director of San Juan County Health and Community Services, Mark Tompkins, and Ellen Wilcox, Community Health Services Manager, will be detailing the mission, responsibilities, programs and efforts … Continue reading
— from Washington State Ferries — Please be advised that WSF’s Summer Sailing Schedule goes into effect on Sunday, June 25. Schedule highlights include increased service between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands, two trips to Sidney, B.C., and increased service between Mukilteo and Clinton. Know before you go—check out … Continue reading
Thursday, June 29, 5:30 p.m., Mullis Community Senior Center — from San Juan County Land Bank — The Land Bank is inviting public comment on the DRAFT Mount Ben Preserve Stewardship and Management Plan. We value public input in helping guide the long term care of our County’s conservation areas. … Continue reading
— from Dave Pringle for State Legislature — Washington State Senator Kevin Ranker, California State Senator Kevin de León, Massachusetts State Senator Michael Barrett, and over 550 state legislators from across the country issued a statement [June 21, 2017} committed to maintaining U.S. leadership on fighting climate change and adhering … Continue reading
Monday, June 26, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Library — from Pegi Groundwater — Get prepared for a whole new medical insurance experience. There are lots of confusing new provisions and options for you to understand. Medicare has four different parts: A, B, C, and D. You can stay with Original Medicare … Continue reading
Thursday June 29, 5 – 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall — from Katie Fleming for FRIENDS of the San Juans — The San Juan Islands are one of the most beautiful places in the world. And increasingly vulnerable to more frequent and extreme storms that will affect the waterfront. But … Continue reading
— from Lorna Rhodes — Bring your donations for Olga Daze. This year’s celebration will be Saturday, July 15, rain or shine. Included in the festivities are food, live music, a quilt raffle, fun for kids, a parade, and a very large “Barn Sale.” The barn sale offers all those one-of-a-kind treasures … Continue reading
Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m., Cascade Lake — from Meredith Griffith for Orcas Community Church — Grab your poles and powerbait and join us for a Family Fishing Get-Together at Cascade Lake, 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 24. We’ll have prizes and a barbecue picnic at noon. To sign up, … Continue reading
Thursday, June 22, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library — from Cathy Ferran for Orcas Island School District — The following items are slated for discussion at the next Orcas Island School Board meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 in the school library. ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORT Business Report – Keith … Continue reading
— from Joe Symons — Riffing off Shakespeare, I lament to write or not to write, that is the question. Whether tis nobler in men’s eyes to stop soapboxing about the vulnerable future of these beautiful islands or to (cue the soundtrack to Star Trek and quickly flip the script) … Continue reading
Sunday, July 2, 5 – 8 p.m., American Legion — from Judi Resch for American Legion Post #93 — The American Legion Post #93 will be hosting their 2nd annual Pig Roast fundraiser on Sunday, July 2. The public is invited and dinner will be served from 5-8 p.m. We … Continue reading
— from Emily Reed Geyman — John Geyman, M.D. of Friday Harbor, a writer about national health care policy since 1990, has published a new 28 page pamphlet: “Common Sense about Health Care Reform in America.” It takes an approach similar to Thomas Paine who in 1775-76 wrote a pamphlet, … Continue reading
— from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island — A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) from Lopez Island Airport on Sunday, June 18, 2017, to Island Hospital in Anacortes, Wash. The SAR alert crew received an urgent … Continue reading
— from Paul King for Orcasong — Pelindaba and Orcasong today announce a long-term strategic alliance to significantly expand Lavender production in the San Juan Islands. “Escalating demand for our broad portfolio of all-natural lavender-based products across the country has prompted our desire to significantly expand our environmentally friendly organic … Continue reading