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
Letter to the Editor: Change Needed at OPALCO
-- from Lois Ludwig, Lopez Island -- Thank you for publishing Chom Greacen’s excellent article about OPALCO. Her facts on the rate increases are correct. Her questions are valid. OPALCO board members insist their facility
April Poetry: Lori Benjamin
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. Bedroom Plans: Summer -- by
Update on Reservations System Breakdown
-- from Lynne Griffith, Assistant Secretary WSDOT/Ferries Division -- On Tuesday, our ferry reservations system experienced technical difficulties. As of now, we are unable to accept reservations for summer travel on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands,
Salish Sea Pilot Releases New Cruising Guides
-- from Jim Burgoyne -- Salish Sea Pilot has released the 2015 editions of their cruising guides to the Gulf Islands, San Juan Islands and Desolation Sound. The popular guides have been completely updated with
Ranker Criticizes Oil Train Bill’s Shortcomings
-- from Washington State Democrats -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below following Wednesday’s [April 15] passage of an oil train safety bill that falls short of critical protections for communities and
Orcas School Students Again Win Achievement Award
-- from the Orcas Island School District Administration -- We would like to congratulate the students, staff, parents and community of Orcas Island High School for once again being recognized by the Office of the
Get Your Spring off to a Healing Start
Saturday and Sunday April 25–26, Healing Arts Center -- from Orcas Healing Arts -- The Healing Arts Center welcomes the community to attend their Spring Healing Arts Fair, on Saturday and Sunday April 25–26. For this
Letter to the Editor: 2015 OPALCO Voting Recommendation
-- by Chom Greacen, Eric Youngren and Sandy Bishop -- We recommend voting for Randy J. Cornelius and Winnie Adams (incumbent). (You can find out more about the full slate of candidates and their bio’s
April Poetry: Laurel Rust
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. PRESERVING THE FLOWERS -- by
Eastsound Advisory Planners Meet Today
-- from Pat Ayers, EPRC Secretary -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The agenda calls
San Juan Grange Hosts County Arts and Crafts Contest
Wednesday, April 22 at San Juan Island Grange Hall, Contest entries 11 am-1pm; viewing at 4 p.m. and Potluck starting at 5pm! -- from Boyd Pratt -- April is Grange Month, and the Granges of
Help With Emily’s Recovery Expenses
On April 8, 2015, Orcas high school senior Emily Foster was the victim of a hit and run pedestrian accident. Emily was crossing the road in a crosswalk on Main Street in downtown Eastsound. She was struck by
Letter to the Editor: How Should I Cast My OPALCO Vote?
-- by Don Webster -- Are you upset with the dramatic increase in the cost of our electricity which is only starting to hit the islands and will become more onerous in the next few
NW Straits Seeks Executive Director
-- from Jill Clark for NW Straits Foundation -- The Northwest Straits Foundation is seeking a dynamic, experienced leader to share our vision of diverse communities working together to restore a thriving marine ecosystem in
April Poetry: Caroline Buchanan
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. Around Again -- by Caroline
CenturyLink Plans Brief Outage Again Wednesday
-- from Meg Andrews for CenturyLink -- UPDATED WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 Tonight. [April 15] starting at 11:59pm [CenturyLink] network services will move some of our network traffic onto our new upgraded network facilities. This work
