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Aging on Orcas: A series
Many people visit Orcas Island and dream of retiring here. That dream assumes seniors here are well off and can access services they need as they age through private or public resources. The reality for many is much different. This 7-part series provides a closer look at some of the challenges to aging on the island and how Orcas Senior Center (OSC) is working to address them.
Friday Harbor’s 4th of July Parade Dignitaries announced
Submitted by the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce. The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Grand Marshal and Honored Citizen and Sam R Buck Award Winner for the 2024 Independence Day Parade in Friday Harbor. Grand Marshal and Honored Citizens are Steve McMurtrie and Don Galt Sr, with Jerry Alhadeff as the Sam R Buck Award winner. These men are committed to service and have made so many contributions to our island.
WA ballot initiative would cut $848.6M of environmental programs
It takes about five minutes to cross the channel between Anacortes and Guemes Island. But the trip seems a lot longer to the people waiting in their cars to board the ferry that takes them across. On a recent Tuesday afternoon, traffic backed up on both sides of the channel,...
Council discusses Friday Harbor House expansion
American Legion members, Whale Museum staff, and island residents packed the Town Council chambers on June 20, to participate in a public hearing regarding the expansion of the Friday Harbor House. Community Development Director Ryan Ericson began the hearing by discussing his staff report. “This hearing is just about the...
Vote Stephanie for teamwork | Letter
In our pursuit of progress and prosperity for our county, it’s imperative to have leaders who possess a blend of experience, teamwork, and knowledge of the inner workings of the county. That’s why I wholeheartedly endorse Stephanie O’Day for the County Council. Stephanie embodies the essence of...
July Artwalk this Friday in downtown Anacortes
Come downtown for The First Friday Artwalk this Friday, July 5th from 6pm. Dwight Ueda will be presenting three photographic images at the Majestic: a Milky Way landscape from Canyonlands NP, a rising moon over Mt. Baker, and a Japanese maple in fall. Each image is printed on a different medium (metal, silver brushed metal, and acrylic) chosen specifically for how it renders the image. Dwight will be at the Majestic to discuss the images.
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