Food Bank: Orcas community outdid itself in contributions

— from the Orcas Island Food Bank Board — Yes, YOU! Our community who participated in Island Market’s “Feed Orcas”fundraising drive in November and December for the Orcas Island FoodBank. The drive broke all records for Island Market as a fundraiser with agrand total of $9,576.34 contributed at the cash registers … Continue reading

SJC boards, committees with vacancies to fill

— from San Juan County Communications — Current Vacancies and Positions with Terms Ending within 30 Days. If you are interested in serving on a board or advisory committee fill out anAdvisory Committee Application or contact the Council Office at: (360) 378-2898 Email:[email protected] CommitteePositionTerm  Agricultural Resources CommitteePosition #6 At LargePt’lPosition #14 At … Continue reading

Legislative session weekly recap

— from Governor Inslee’s Office — The House this week passed a key piece of the governor’s 2020 legislative agenda: A clean fuel standard. A clean fuel standard would reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels. If the bill passes the Senate, Washington will join California, Oregon and British Columbia as West Coast … Continue reading

2019 Novel Coronavirus declared a public health emergency

What you need to know locally — from San Juan County Communications — The World Health Organization declared a global emergency on Thursday, and Friday the White House declared a U.S. public health emergency as the coronavirus outbreak has spread worldwide. Human-to-human transmission of the virus was also confirmed in … Continue reading

School District passes resolution to ask Legislature to support small schools

CALL TO RESOLVE LEVY LID CRISIS — from Orcas Island School District — OISD Resolution 2020-01 Calling on Washington State House and Senate to Support Small Schools by Approving a Levy Lid that Allows Necessary Levels of Local Support WHEREAS, Washington State inadequately funds basic education for small school schools … Continue reading

Museums will honor Orcas women’s clubs with HERSTORY exhibit

Reception: Thursday, February 6, 4-6 p.m., Orcas Historical Museum — from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Island Historical Museums — Opening reception with light refreshments on Thursday, February 6, 4-6 pm at 181 North Beach Rd. Our Winter exhibit explores the history of three women’s clubs on Orcas Island, as told … Continue reading

Sheriff’s Report | January 22 - 28, 2020

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office — Wednesday, January 22, 202020-000490 Accident-HitRun 08:10:15 01/22/20 A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a hit and run collision. The victim was able to obtain a license plate from the vehicle that hit them and the Deputy located the subject … Continue reading

Connecting the dots - A perspective on our journey toward justice and equity at Orcas Senior Center

Friday, February 7, 1:15-2:15 p.m., Orcas Senior Center — from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center — It is tempting to abandon hope for a more just world in the age of the 24-hour news cycle. Our strides toward progress can seem distant and blurred. This presentation by Mary Togtman-Wood, … Continue reading

Eastsound Plan Review Committee looking to hire a minutes taker

— from Colin Maycock, Department of Community Development — Eastsound Planning Review Committee, an advisory board of citizen volunteers to the County Council San Juan County Department of Community Development is looking for someone to take minutes at the monthly meetings of the Eastsound Plan Review Committee (EPRC) in 2020. … Continue reading