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WEBOrcas Island Park and Recreation District welcomes new executive director; bids farewell to Terri Rodgers. The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Ihlenfeldt as its new Executive…. September 19, 2024 1:30 am. Life.
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Obituaries - Islands' Sounder
WEBJames L. McIntire, who served two terms as Washington State Treasurer, died peacefully at home on Aug. 16, 2024. Hans Munich, 53, was killed in a plane crash with his partner, Tanya Hutchins, in the mountains north of Juneau,…. Judith Eileen Watson, my wonderful wife, passed on Aug. 5, 2024, shortly after 5 p.m.
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WEBSan Juan County’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging... September 4, 2024 1:30 am. During a special Council meeting on August 28, County staff and councilmembers reviewed findings from the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and…. Read Story.
About Us - Islands' Sounder
WEBAbout Us. The Islands’ Sounder was founded in 1964 by Al and Nickee Magnuson as The Orcas Sounder. It later became The Orcas Island Booster; the Magnusons named it The Islands’ Sounder in 1974. It was a free tabloid that, after 1979, was distributed to every mail address in San Juan County.
Mail scams target seniors | Islands' Sounder
WEBJul 7, 2017 — Mitchell said people should call the Washington State Senior Medicare Patrol at 800-562-6900 for help or to report suspected scams involving Medicare. Seniors should be encouraged to ask for help if they’re feeling unsure about a piece of mail. They can check in with a friend or adult child who knows how to research on the internet; call the ...
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WEBSeptember 17, 2024 1:30 am. Join Orcas Center on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. to see the Good Lovelies – guitar-wielding songwriters and queens…. Read Story. Farm tours of the San Juans begin on... September 12, 2024 1:30 am. Submitted by the San Juan Islands Conservation District. Read Story. Orcas Senior Center news.
Colleen Smith | Islands' Sounder
WEBBy Colleen Smith • September 4, 2024 1:30 am. From early in her life, Genesis P-Orridge “didn’t trust our inherited society.”. Read Story. Hilary Canty passes the torch to new executive... By Colleen Smith • August 26, 2024 1:30 am. During her 18 years of leadership, Hilary Canty has grown the Orcas Island Community Foundation into a ...
Three memberships recommended for air ambulance coverage
WEBSep 19, 2022 — Enrollment with all three providers includes coverage for households and families. Medicare and Medicaid both include an ambulance benefit so having a membership is not recommended for those patients. “I view it as the cost of living and working in the San Juans,” Corsa said. “Plus, all three …
The future of Rosario Resort - Islands' Sounder
WEBFeb 14, 2024 — Little is known about what’s next for Rosario Resort and Spa after the sale of the 82-acre property was announced this week. After 16 years of ownership, the Barto family listed the resort in March 2023 for $15 million plus $2.5 million for water rights. Its sale will close at the end of February to an undisclosed buyer.