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: Suzan Chamberlayne
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. QUANTUM DANCE PARTNER -- by
OPALCO Annual Meeting May 2
-- from OPALCO -- The 78th Annual Meeting of Orcas Power & Light Co-op is more than just a good lunch. Members and their families who attend the 78th Annual Meeting aboard a Washington State
Wear Red for Education!
Rally on Sunday May 17 at Orcas Ferry Landing -- by Margie Doyle -- Teachers Lorena Stankevich and Anne Ford McGrath and High School Senior Daria Stankevich attended the "Red for Ed" Rally on the
Solstice Not That Far Off; And It Has a Theme!
-- from Penny Sharp Sky -- It's official. The Orcas Solstice Parade theme for 2015 --"GARDEN OF THE ABSURD"! The humble solstice steering committee is encouraging Orcas Islanders to dive deep and costume well! The
Invasive Plant Species/Noxious Weed Alert
-- from Kate Yturri, Judy Winer and Gwen Stamm, recent graduates of the WSU Master Gardener’s Course -- Please look for Spurge Laurel on your property and in the community. It is a shade tolerant
“No Rules” Birdhouse Contest
Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Village Green As part of the 2015 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Bird Fest, islanders, craftsmen and artists are invited to make a house
April Poetry: B. Sadie Bailey
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. Weeding -- by B. Sadie
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 --
