Island News
Gathering of the Eagles: Indigenous leaders from around the world to converge on the San Juan Islands
When Freddy Lane, known by his traditional name Sul ka dub, speaks about the Gathering of the Eagles, he does not speak merely about a canoe journey. He speaks about medicine.
Lee announces candidacy for County auditor
My name is Heather Lee, and I am pleased to announce my candidacy for San Juan County auditor.
Washington state offering rebate program for e-bikes
Submitted by Wildlife Cycles.
Farm transfer 101 webinar supports the future of farming in the San Juan Islands
The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild and WSU San Juan County Extension invite farmers, landowners and community members to attend Farm Transfer 101: Planning for the Future of Your Farm in the San Juan Islands, a 1.5-hour introductory webinar focused on farm succession and transition planning.
I spent eight years as Orcas Island’s hospice nurse. Here is what I saw — and what I am building before I go
By Debra O’Conner, RN
LSJI Annual Meeting
Submitted by Leadership San Juan Islands.
What about the smaller farmers and small business owners? | Letter
Looks like County planners need to go back to planning on this tax. I think most of us want the islands to have good roads. We also want most of the things that our taxes are supposed to be used for. My Orcas tax comes to 6.8%. The San Juan Islands are becoming the Martha’s Vineyard of the West Coast.
SJC sheriff’s log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
Protect your flock: Tips to prevent avian influenza exposure
Submitted by San Juan County.
Ken Kwapis comes to the Orcas Public Library
Orcas Island Public Library will host a special evening with award-winning film and television director Ken Kwapis on Thursday, May 14, at 6 p.m. The program will feature a Q&A-style conversation about Kwapis’ career in film and television, his work adapting books for the screen and his book, “What I Really Want to do is Direct.”
Free kindergarten transition event at Camp Orkila on May 11
Submitted by the Orcas Community Resource Center Communications Team.
Update to proposed deer hunting at Turtleback Mountain and North Shore Preserves
Submitted by San Juan County.
AG Brown files brief urging Supreme Court to stay restrictions on Mifepristone
Submitted by the Washington State Office of Attorney General Nick Brown.
Seattle Kraken honor SeaDoc Society
Seattle’s NHL team, the Kraken, honored the Orcas-based SeaDoc Society with their “Hero of the Deep” award for SeaDoc’s decades of work using science to restore and protect our local waters.
Two Orcas residents killed in car accident | GoFundMe accounts for Ella Weaver and David Klein
The Orcas community has been experiencing profound grief after the death of two young island residents.
Dept. of Health confirms all SJC shellfish growing areas meet public health water quality standards
Submitted by San Juan County.
‘Our Voices Together,’ a story-sharing event for LGBTQ+ islanders
Submitted by the Orcas Island Historical Museums.
The Flock and Fiber Festival comes to Lopez May 10
Submitted by event organizers.
Songs, dance, quilts!
Submitted by the Orcas Choral Society.
EDC relaunches economic survey to assess business, workforce needs
Submitted by the Economic Development Council.
Henderson announces re-election campaign
Submitted by Lisa Henderson.
OICF to launch spring GiveOrcas community giving campaign May 12-21
Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation.
OCS students explore aviation history, Boeing production on Everett field trip
On April 28, the Orcas Christian School freshman class traveled to Future of Flight Aviation Center &Boeing Tour for an educational field trip focused on aviation history, aircraft manufacturing and hands-on learning.
Blending an ancient and modern perspective on motherhood | Interview with Sarah Whitridge
Sarah Jane Whitridge grew up in the United Kingdom, where Mother’s Day is also known as “Mothering Sunday.”