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.”
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Jordan Griffin Inspires Friends to Design Paraplegic Bikes
Fundraising campaign to design and build a bike for Orcas' own Jordan Griffin Jordan Griffin Jordan Griffin, a paraplegic since a snowboarding accident on Orcas Island in 2007, loves extreme sports. Spencer Sare,
Guest Opinion: Sexual Violence Can Be Avoided
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- April is Sexual Assault awareness month. It is a month that for most people passes without a thought about sexual assault. But for some, it is a grim reminder of
Guest Column: Larsen Asked to Witness Growler Impacts
-- from the Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- Congressman Rick Larsen is being called on by his constituents to come to their homes and experience the hazardous noise that he is largely responsible for bringing
Pilot Don Craddock Honored at Aviation Museum
-- from the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Honor WWII Pilot Don Craddock in Friday Harbor next Sunday The public is invited to a ceremony and reception at 2 p.m. on Sunday,
April Poetry: Monica Kezar
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. Once, in Leningrad -- by
Artworks Comes Home to Olga
Re-opening Saturday, April 25 -- from James Hardman -- The Orcas Artworks re-opens A beloved Orcas Island institution has come back to life! Thanks to tremendous community support and contributions large and small,
April Poetry: Bruce Adkins
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. TWO A.M. CURTAIN CALL --
EPRC Follow-up on Seaview Street Gas Spill
-- by Margie Doyle -- Graphic of the April 10 fuel spill at the end of Seaview Street (the airport runways are to the extreme right of the picture, provided by Paul Kamin.
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Randy Cornelius
-- from Phil and Marta Branch -- We members of the OPALCO electric coop are fortunate that retired General Manager Randy Cornelius stands willing to volunteer for the OPALCO Board, to help us enjoy a
OHS Students Honor Day of Silence
-- by Cara Russell -- Hanging around her neck was a piece of paper that said “Please understand my reasons for not speaking today. I am participating in the Day of Silence.” On Friday April
PlayFest Celebrates Tenth Year!
Friday April 24-25, May 1-3, 7:30 p.m., The Grange – from Cara Russell – It’s the 10th Annual Playwrights’ Festival presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island, will be performed on the Grange stage!
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
