Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
April Poetry: Nancy Ayer
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. A Hero’s Journey -- by Nancy
Inslee Signs New Pot Law
-- by John Stang of Crosscut.com -- Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill into law Friday [April 24] to merge Washington’s recreational and medical marijuana systems under one entity for regulatory purposes. Essentially, the bill
Citizens Ask Federal Court for Injunction to Halt Growlers
-- from Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- The US Navy is being taken back into federal court by citizens seeking an injunction to halt the “ongoing and irreparable injury” from the “noise assault” created by
Waltz Your Way Into May
Monday, May 4, 7 to 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on May 4 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. The class will
County’s Economic Assistance Offers FREE Business Workshop
Tuesday, May 5 from 8 to 11 a.m. on Lopez Island -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for
Guest Opinion: OPALCO’s Anti-Robin Hood Rate Design
--by Chris Greacen, Ph.D.-- OPALCO plans to meet its burgeoning operating costs and debt payments through a new tariff structure with unprecedented increases in fixed charges. By 2019 the base rate will rise to nearly
Come to the Annual Student Art Show
Opening Reception Friday, May 1 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Orcas Center -- from Penny Sky -- Students proudly display their art in the annual Student Art Show at Orcas Center
We’re Powerless Without Them
-- from Suzanne Olson -- The core strength of our Cooperative come from our linemen, those dedicated guys in the bright safety gear who drive the trucks, string the lines, monitor and repair our electrical
April Poetry: Jax Bates
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. I Live Here Now --
April Poetry: Iris Graville
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. Rain Here -- by Iris Graville
Come to Lopez Death Café
Sunday May 3, from 2:30-4 p.m. at Lopez Island Library -- from Libby Garcia -- A free-form conversation about death at the Lopez Library on May 3 Death café is a place to
Artworks Re-opened in Olga
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=36288] Devastated by arson in July of 2013, it has been nearly two years of waiting and hard work but the Orcas Island Artworks was finally welcomed home to
Important Eastsound Water Users Meeting on Wednesday
-- from Paul Kamin, EWUA Manager -- Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) is hosting a membership meeting on Wednesday April 29th between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Orcas Fire Hall. So what is
Bounce on Over to Country Corner
Saturday May 2, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Country Corner -- from Liz Longworth -- It's time again for Country Corner Day! Please join us for our Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday May 2, from 11 -
“Glamping” Concession Starts at Moran Park
-- from The Seattle Times -- Washington State Parks is getting more adventurous with ways to get your getaway business. Now you can go “glamping” (glamour + camping) at Moran State Park on Orcas Island.
April Poetry: Garland Austin Withers
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. Many dark winter nights I
