Lin McNulty, Author at theOrcasonian.com

theOrcasonian growth brings unanticipated costs

By Lin McNulty|2024-04-24T21:47:13-07:00April 24th, 2024|2 Comments

Chair Yoga

By Lin McNulty|2024-04-15T13:49:52-07:00April 15th, 2024|Comments Off

Breaking: Trump trials to be moved to Juvenile Court system

By Lin McNulty|2024-04-01T14:16:24-07:00April 1st, 2024|2 Comments

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas

By Lin McNulty|2023-12-25T17:12:38-08:00December 25th, 2023|1 Comment

Editorial | Fireworks way too close and personal

By Lin McNulty|2023-07-05T17:55:33-07:00July 5th, 2023|17 Comments

World’s largest single-masted sailing yacht stops by Orcas

By Lin McNulty|2023-06-10T21:37:05-07:00June 9th, 2023|6 Comments

Reminder: Dr. Shinstrom retirement thank you party is this weekend

By Lin McNulty|2023-05-18T14:01:02-07:00May 18th, 2023|1 Comment

Adrift | I never learned how to scream

By Lin McNulty|2023-05-07T14:53:23-07:00May 7th, 2023|4 Comments

Oopsie announcement from addled editor

By Lin McNulty|2023-03-10T15:20:40-08:00March 10th, 2023|1 Comment

County Council proclaims Southern Resident Killer Whales culturally important to San Juans

By Lin McNulty|2023-02-13T13:49:29-08:00February 13th, 2023|8 Comments

Latest on tap at your Senior Center

By Lin McNulty|2023-02-09T12:53:46-08:00February 9th, 2023|Comments Off

Rom-com double feature coming up for Valentine’s Day

By Lin McNulty|2023-02-05T12:17:50-08:00February 5th, 2023|Comments Off

Here’s what’s coming up at our Senior Center

By Lin McNulty|2022-10-29T13:09:30-07:00October 30th, 2022|Comments Off

Annual luncheon, other offerings from Economic Development Council

By Lin McNulty|2022-09-19T15:08:36-07:00September 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Brokers say all parties in housing transactions need to recalibrate during shifting market

By Lin McNulty|2022-08-07T15:00:48-07:00August 8th, 2022|3 Comments

‘Occam’s Razor’ | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By Lin McNulty|2022-06-16T15:30:51-07:00June 17th, 2022|Comments Off

theOrcasonian goes dark … for one day

By Lin McNulty|2022-05-31T11:29:41-07:00May 30th, 2022|12 Comments

Up close and miserable: This is what COVID looks like

By Lin McNulty|2022-05-13T12:42:42-07:00May 13th, 2022|14 Comments

San Juan Clipper files petition to discontinue services for this year

By Lin McNulty|2022-04-26T14:19:09-07:00April 26th, 2022|Comments Off

UPDATED | School Board meeting, in-person and Zoom, is coming up

By Lin McNulty|2022-03-23T16:14:43-07:00March 23rd, 2022|Comments Off

Time runs out on opportunity for permanent standard time as legislative session ends

By Lin McNulty|2022-03-12T16:12:37-08:00March 12th, 2022|3 Comments

Editorial | When the alarm bells get too loud to ignore, it’s time for action

By Lin McNulty|2022-02-15T17:12:17-08:00February 15th, 2022|11 Comments

A mask mandate protest in Eastsound seems to have overrun its peaceful intent

By Lin McNulty|2022-02-07T12:17:24-08:00February 7th, 2022|12 Comments

Editorial | Will Orcas Island Fire & Rescue respond?

By Lin McNulty|2022-01-03T17:41:46-08:00January 3rd, 2022|6 Comments

Did you mail your obligatory Christmas cards this year?

By Lin McNulty|2021-12-21T21:44:33-08:00December 22nd, 2021|3 Comments

Governor declares state of emergency

By Lin McNulty|2021-11-15T17:52:18-08:00November 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Point Lawrence Road washes out, stranding residents

By Lin McNulty|2021-11-15T12:49:17-08:00November 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Editorial | In the meantime, Orcas islanders still rely on you, OIFR, so do the right thing

By Lin McNulty|2021-11-14T21:30:51-08:00November 15th, 2021|11 Comments

Where do you go from here if you need to receive Level I trauma care?

By Lin McNulty|2021-11-04T17:01:00-07:00November 7th, 2021|5 Comments

Editorial | We are being too nice to receive excellent WSF service. Wait — what!!??

By Lin McNulty|2021-10-21T15:10:56-07:00October 21st, 2021|6 Comments

WSF releases alert bulletins re-establishing additional boats to all routes except San Juans

By Lin McNulty|2021-10-20T10:05:50-07:00October 19th, 2021|Comments Off

State to implement schedule tweaks, reduced service system-wide starting Saturday

By Lin McNulty|2021-10-17T23:04:56-07:00October 13th, 2021|5 Comments

Island Primary Care-Orcas has important updates for our community

By Lin McNulty|2021-09-21T17:22:33-07:00September 22nd, 2021|4 Comments

Reminder | Road work ahead near West Sound bridge

By Lin McNulty|2021-09-18T13:31:49-07:00September 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Long-time island doctor looks ahead to retirement, exploration of the world

By Lin McNulty|2021-09-14T14:58:53-07:00September 14th, 2021|7 Comments

Orcas painter judged ‘Best in Show’ in San Fernando Valley CHIAROSCURO exhibition

By Lin McNulty|2021-09-06T19:27:44-07:00September 7th, 2021|2 Comments

Fall Park & Rec program posted, open for registration

By Lin McNulty|2021-08-30T12:12:00-07:00August 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Hedrick Smith speaks with Shaw residents

By Lin McNulty|2021-08-30T11:54:32-07:00August 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Typo? Or is WSF finally being upfront about their staffing shortages?

By Lin McNulty|2021-08-27T22:34:26-07:00August 27th, 2021|4 Comments

Urgent reminder for Eastsound Sewer/Water customers: Complete independent income survey

By Lin McNulty|2021-08-27T13:43:02-07:00August 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Health workers deployed to COVID hot zones are overwhelmed by deaths among the unvaccinated

By Lin McNulty|2021-08-19T22:04:05-07:00August 20th, 2021|Comments Off

NW Innovation Resource Center announces Bluetech/Cleantech incubator cohort for entrepreneurs

By Lin McNulty|2021-07-29T14:34:34-07:00July 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Effective today, WA law enforcement agencies have new laws charting their responses

By Lin McNulty|2021-07-27T10:56:39-07:00July 25th, 2021|3 Comments

Overdose rates in State on pace to break another record in 2021

By Lin McNulty|2021-07-20T11:16:01-07:00July 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Reminder: Ecological Restoration Certificate application deadline is July 31

By Lin McNulty|2021-07-16T11:44:45-07:00July 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Fair winds, farewell | Departing NAS Whidbey commander shares some words about noise complaint system

By Lin McNulty|2021-07-06T13:02:09-07:00July 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee issues proclamation that clarifies higher-ed vaccination requirements

By Lin McNulty|2021-07-01T13:49:24-07:00July 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

We know about first responders, but these are our critical first, first responders — and they are hiring

By Lin McNulty|2021-07-01T11:36:03-07:00July 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee approves use of state strategic reserve funds for Point Roberts business

By Lin McNulty|2021-06-29T14:27:39-07:00June 29th, 2021|Comments Off

This year’s Chamber Music Festival is both live, livestreamed; Tickets on sale Wednesday, June 23

By Lin McNulty|2021-06-21T13:00:18-07:00June 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee statements on vaccinated veterans, hoisting of Pride flag, wind turbines up close

By Lin McNulty|2021-06-18T17:57:54-07:00June 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Live theater is happening again; Actors Theater announces auditions for upcoming production

By Lin McNulty|2021-06-09T21:49:52-07:00June 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Funhouse Commons welcomes new Mentor Program Coordinator

By Lin McNulty|2021-06-08T13:56:18-07:00June 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Editorial | I’ve got a preposition and a couple other tidbits to discuss with you

By Lin McNulty|2021-06-10T15:16:05-07:00June 8th, 2021|4 Comments

San Juan Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating fatality accident on San Juan

By Lin McNulty|2021-06-01T13:47:18-07:00June 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Here’s the San Juan County slate of local candidates for upcoming primary

By Lin McNulty|2021-05-22T18:32:54-07:00May 24th, 2021|Comments Off

At least a dozen dead deer have been found in Spring Point area

By Lin McNulty|2021-05-10T16:58:41-07:00May 9th, 2021|8 Comments

First ballot count is in, with School District support at 68%

By Lin McNulty|2021-04-28T22:49:18-07:00April 27th, 2021|1 Comment

Orcas Christian School announces their National Honors Society students

By Lin McNulty|2021-04-07T14:28:46-07:00April 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Editorial | Have you noticed something familiar in the air? Relief? Hope?

By Lin McNulty|2021-03-20T15:51:14-07:00March 20th, 2021|1 Comment

COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from Washington State Department of Health

By Lin McNulty|2021-03-19T15:52:34-07:00March 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee updates proclamation on consumer debt garnishments

By Lin McNulty|2021-03-18T12:22:29-07:00March 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Tuesday was, literally, a welcome shot in the arm for hundreds of Orcas Islanders

By Lin McNulty|2021-03-03T18:05:24-08:00March 3rd, 2021|4 Comments

Middle Schoolers are returning to classes at Orcas Island School

By Lin McNulty|2021-03-03T13:03:44-08:00March 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Editorial | Historic ties between pandemics, extremism

By Lin McNulty|2021-03-01T15:11:59-08:00March 1st, 2021|3 Comments

San Juan Makers Guild launching its first Asset Mapping project

By Lin McNulty|2021-02-25T13:46:07-08:00February 25th, 2021|Comments Off

During pandemic, other common infections are declining

By Lin McNulty|2021-02-25T13:36:18-08:00February 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Local Scam Alert | You probably don’t have an arrest warrant for you

By Lin McNulty|2021-02-25T11:04:11-08:00February 24th, 2021|Comments Off

SJIMA is opening its doors again

By Lin McNulty|2021-02-19T13:10:53-08:00February 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee updates COVID-19 proclamation related to long-term care

By Lin McNulty|2021-01-27T10:58:20-08:00January 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Updated Shoreline Master Program effective February 2, 2021

By Lin McNulty|2021-01-20T15:43:04-08:00January 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Here’s the contact information at NAS Whidbey to log noise complaints

By Lin McNulty|2021-01-15T14:48:26-08:00January 16th, 2021|6 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Ruthie and the Supremes

By Lin McNulty|2021-01-16T11:04:56-08:00January 16th, 2021|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | Wow, that was a really long power outage

By Lin McNulty|2021-01-14T09:13:14-08:00January 14th, 2021|5 Comments

Chamber Music Fest to host island premiere of ‘The Bowmakers’ film

By Lin McNulty|2021-01-12T11:53:51-08:00January 13th, 2021|Comments Off

If you’re not doing anything else, why not write a play for PlayFest?

By Lin McNulty|2021-01-11T13:11:51-08:00January 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee extends eviction moratorium

By Lin McNulty|2020-12-31T15:47:33-08:00January 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Birthday greetings for 2021 from the oldest Baby Boomer on the island (probably)

By Lin McNulty|2020-12-31T17:32:47-08:00January 1st, 2021|12 Comments

2020 | The year we found our inner island

By Lin McNulty|2020-12-31T14:43:45-08:00December 31st, 2020|1 Comment

White Wine in the Sun for Christmas, anyone?

By Lin McNulty|2020-12-24T14:35:10-08:00December 24th, 2020|4 Comments

Navy conducting noise monitoring at NAS Whidbey Island

By Lin McNulty|2020-12-22T14:52:24-08:00December 22nd, 2020|2 Comments

Orcas Family Health brings mobile COVID testing to Orcas community

By Lin McNulty|2020-12-22T14:24:35-08:00December 22nd, 2020|6 Comments

Orcas East Precinct ballot recount to proceed at request of SJC Republican Party

By Lin McNulty|2020-12-08T15:05:06-08:00December 8th, 2020|27 Comments

Couldn’t get to The Green on Sunday? Tuesday is another chance to sign this important anti-discrimination petition

By Lin McNulty|2020-12-07T12:09:30-08:00December 7th, 2020|1 Comment

Inslee updates guidance for religious and faith based organizations

By Lin McNulty|2020-12-02T16:13:32-08:00December 2nd, 2020|Comments Off

Remember the old times, when Thanksgiving meant gathering with loved ones?

By Lin McNulty|2020-11-27T12:07:49-08:00November 26th, 2020|Comments Off

Editorial | Fifty-seven years ago this very day. It was a Friday

By Lin McNulty|2020-11-14T13:52:36-08:00November 22nd, 2020|9 Comments

A blast from the past encountered on early morning jaunt through Eastsound

By Lin McNulty|2020-11-10T15:56:19-08:00November 10th, 2020|7 Comments

Might as well have a chuckle today as the universe unfolds

By Lin McNulty|2020-11-05T10:56:43-08:00November 5th, 2020|1 Comment

Landline 911 phone lines are out; UPDATE: now back in service statewide

By Lin McNulty|2020-10-23T19:39:20-07:00October 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

Editorial | I’m not sure where to begin… It’s just a cartoon, folks

By Lin McNulty|2020-11-14T14:56:07-08:00October 18th, 2020|12 Comments

Tahlequah’s new baby, J57, is a boy

By Lin McNulty|2020-09-23T14:27:34-07:00September 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

Center for Whale Research logs encounter #51 for the year

By Lin McNulty|2020-09-23T11:47:12-07:00September 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

School Board to convene regular meeting

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-23T11:15:00-07:00August 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

In Memoriam | David Thomas McPeake, 1938 – 2020

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-22T11:54:58-07:00August 22nd, 2020|1 Comment

Fire at Orcas transfer station sparks reminder to dump wisely

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-22T11:24:09-07:00August 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

Tuning out the Pandemic | Just for Today

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-16T14:16:53-07:00August 16th, 2020|5 Comments

Today’s COVID-19 news, updates

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-15T13:03:59-07:00August 15th, 2020|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | August 5 – 11, 2020

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-15T09:11:00-07:00August 15th, 2020|Comments Off

@ the Library | Turning family stories into historical fiction

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-14T16:44:40-07:00August 14th, 2020|Comments Off

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