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
Youth Survey Local Stores
-- from Julie Pinardi -- The 8th grade Circle of Leaders finds local stores in our area care about our neighborhood and our youth. This is based on information the group collected while conducting a
High School Musicians Present Last Concert of the School Year
Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kristen Wilson -- “Music is why I get up in the morning,” says Orcas High School Strings player Wylie Kau. “In my mind there’s no
Governor Orders Legislators Into Special Session
Legislature’s next round: compromise? -- by John Stang for Crosscut.com -- Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered a second-30-day special session to begin Friday in order to resolve sluggish talks on the 2015-2017 budget for Washington.
“Write Your Life,” and “Loveland” with Ann Randolph at Orcas Center
Friday, May 29, 8 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Writer/performer Ann Randolph is bringing her current solo show, Loveland, to the Orcas Center on Friday, May 29 at 8PM. Loveland played for two years
How Are We Doing? A Quarterly Review of County Finances
-- by County Auditor F. Milene Henley -- First quarter 2015 On a recent sunny afternoon, I saw a cart of purple and yellow flowers sitting next to the red, white and blue ballot drop
Calling all OISD Yearbook Owners
-- from Martin Arnold for the Orcas Island Public Library -- TO: Orcas School District Alumni RE: Yearbook Digitization The Orcas Island Library has been given the opportunity to digitize any and all Orcas School
Randy Cornelius Honored for Lifetime Achievement
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Randy Cornelius, former General Manager and now Board member of OPALCO Former General Manager and current Board Member, Randy J. Cornelius was honored by his peers
Jeremy King Honored for Work at Lavender Hollow and Longhouse
-- from Judy Whiting for OPAL -- Manager of the Year, Jeremy King, was recently honored at the state convention of the Washington Affordable Housing Management Association. In the photo with him are (left
Doe Bay Internet Exceeds Membership Goal
-- from Chris Brems for Doe Bay Internet Users Association (DBIUA) -- Founded as an all-volunteer, community effort over a year ago, the Doe Bay Internet Users Association (DBIUA) recently announced that it has exceeded
New Call-Before-You-Dig Laws
Increased oversight and penalties -- from OPALCO -- Utilities, excavators and the public are all affected by a new call-before-you-dig law that includes more rigorous enforcement, mandatory damage reporting and higher penalties. The intent of
Energy Fairs Coming!
-- from the San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Saturday, May 30 on San Juan Island Saturday, June 6 at the Eastsound Village Green, Orcas Island (more information to come!) Join us Saturday May 30th
Museum Gala Tells the Story of Us
--by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=37075] History is best told as a story, and the new exhibit at the Orcas Historical Museum reveals some fascinating stories. On Saturday, May 23rd, from 5-10PM, the Orcas Island
Board of Health Asked to Agree ‘Growler’ Noise Causes Irreparable Injury
-- from the Citizens of Ebey's Reserve, Whidbey Island -- Proof of noise-inflicted injuries were presented to the Island County Board of Health, Keith Higman, Brad Thomas, M.D., Executive Secretary and members at their meeting
Letter to the Editor: OPALCO Members, Get Engaged
-- by Alex MacLeod -- There is growing unhappiness among many OPALCO member-customers following this year’s huge rate increase. OPALCO’s board raised the “facilities charge” to each customer by about 40% -- this is a
Guest Editorial: Reclaim the American Dream
"Taking our Gray Heads to the Streets" It started with an online correspondence between Sheila Gaquin of Deer Harbor and Sharon Abreu of Vusario: from Sheila Gaquin to Sharon Abreu: You and Mike have your
Orcas Master Gardeners to the Rescue!
-- from Kate Yturri -- Do you have a gardening question? Orcas Master Gardeners Can Help! The Orcas Master Gardeners will host a gardening information table at Driftwood Nursery throughout the summer starting Thursday May
