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
Larsen Applauds Senate Passage of USA Freedom Act
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's office -- [On June 3] Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, applauded Senate passage of the USA Freedom Act, a bill to end the government’s bulk collection of Americans’ phone record data.
Eastsound Planners Face Mix of Transient Lodging, Affordable Housing and Tourism
Next EPRC meeting, Thursday June 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- by Margie Doyle -- At the last Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on May 7, the
Guest Opinion: Excess Regulations and Permitting Costly to the Public
-- by Walt Corbin -- The recent opinion piece written by David Turnoy (orcasissues.com/guest-opinion-lets-get-money-out-of-politics) speaks to the corruption that money has in the electoral process. We of course all decry what our supposedly rational Supreme
Ranker Asks for Ferry Reservations Input
-- from Sen. Kevin Ranker -- “Over the past several weeks, I’ve heard from many of you regarding your ideas, questions and concerns regarding the Washington State Ferries Reservation system. “I want you to know
Strike Up the Band!
Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center ---by Margie Doyle The Orcas Island Community Band, 25 years and going strong! "We are the longest running musical group in the San Juan
Guest Column: Environmental Impacts of Electric Cars
--by Tom Owens -- As you consider buying one of the new all electric cars, some thought should be given to their environmental impacts. Since they run on electric energy, we should look at where that
Terry Johnson Student Art Show
Friday, June 5, 5:30-7:00, Orcas Center -- from Prof. Terry Johnson -- The Eleventh Annual Terry Johnson Student Exhibition at the Orcas Center opens with a reception June 5th, 5:30-7:00. This annual event will feature fifteen
Guest Opinion: Revenue Shortfalls in OPALCO’s Rural Cooperative
-- by Alex Conrad -- With regard to [OPALCO's] need to meet certain debt covenants, we hear a lot about ‘revenue shortfall’ [see orcasissues.com/new-opalco-surcharge-to-correct-shortfall ] Let’s pause for a moment and look at publicly available data,
Come to the Orcas Energy Fair!
Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Village Green -- from the San Juans Conservation District -- Kids -- and grown-ups too! -- learn about solar power at the
Orcas High School Again Ranks at the Top
Kyle Freeman: "Once again Orcas Island has been recognized as one of the top schools in the state of Washington, #15 and the nation #740. This is an award that the students, staff (k-12), parents
Sign up for Junior Sailing!
-- from Sail Orcas -- Junior Sailing starts June 22nd For the past 22 years Orcas youth ages 8-15 have been introduced to the sport of sailing through this popular program. Sail Orcas is happy
New OPALCO Surcharge to Correct Shortfall
Rate Structure Discussion Ongoing -- by Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Sample Bill Comparison. Despite the rate increase in February, many OPALCO member bills have gone down because of warmer temperatures and lower kilowatt
Enjoy the Music that Beethoven Heard
Saturday June 6 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church, Eastsound -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Cohan, Creswell and Bonham to play special Beethoven concert Chamber music from Beethoven's time for
Gallery Presents New Show and New Member
-- from Kathleen Youngren, for The Gallery -- Brook Meinhardt with her mixed-media portrait of Abe Lincoln The members of The Gallery in Eastsound are excited to welcome a new member, Brook Meinhardt.
Business Spotlight: Consignment Thrives at Mr. & Miscellaneous
-- by Cara Russell -- Josh and Misty Holley at the new consignment store, Mr. & Miscellaneous (formerly Aurora's and Fashion Fairy) Meet Mr. & Miscellaneous, Your Local Mom and Pop Second-Hand Shop
Welcome to the 2015 WSU Master Gardener Interns
-- from Connie Domenech -- Congratulations to 26 new WSU Master Gardener Interns! After completing well over 60 hours of in-class and online training, the new WSU Master Gardener Interns will be completing their volunteer hours
