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
Hazardous Waste Round-up Free to Households
-- from Frank Mulcahy, County Public Works Director -- The Orcas Hazardous Waste Round-up will be at the Orcas Transfer Station on Saturday April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hazardous waste will be accepted
The Nuñez-Helsell Sawmill Saga
By Lornet Turnbull of the Seattle Times People on Orcas Island are uniting around the sole operator of a small family-run sawmill there, saying his scheduled deportation to Mexico this month could force that business
Letter to the Editor: Fire & Rescue Makes Good Use of Funding
-- from Moana Kutsche -- A Yes vote on the fire levy will preserve and enhance our community’s investment in the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue department that serves us so well. The investment in
A Birds-eye View!
It's the Great Orcas Island Bird and Wildlife Festival! To celebrate with a flight of fancy, Orcas Issues invites our readers to view the world from a winged perspective: How-our-world-would-look-if-you-were-a-bird (And for an extra kick,
Orcas Bird and Wildlife Festival to Kickoff with Feathers Author
-- from the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- The first-ever Orcas Bird and Wildlife Festival is fast approaching, from April 10 to 12, 2014. The Festival offers activities sure to please all who enjoy
County Measles Health Alert
Measles (MMR) Immunization - call 378-4474 for appointment -- from San Juan County Health Department , updated April 10-- The San Juan County Health Department urges all parents to ensure that they and their children
Community Rallied; Now Congress & Senate Members Step In to Help Nuñez
-- by Lin McNulty -- In response to numerous letters, phone calls, and email from concerned Orcas Islanders to local Senators and Representatives, the following letter has been sent to Department of Homeland Security Secretary,
UUF Celebration: Bring Your Poems
Sunday, April 13, 11:30-12:30, Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us for our Annual Poetry Celebration! The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is hosting its annual celebration of poetry on Sunday, April 13th
Olga Spring Potluck this Saturday!
Saturday, April 12 Please join the Olga Community Club for its spring potluck this Saturday, April 12 at the Olga Community (Energetic) Club, Olga Road. Bring a dish to share, a place setting and enjoy
Eric Webb Asked to Be School Superintendent
On Tuesday, April 8, the the Orcas Island School District Board came out of their earlier Executive Session and reconvened the Special Meeting. A motion was then made by Tony Ghazel and seconded by Chris
Farm to Classroom Fundraiser
Wednesday, April 9, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the School Cafeteria Chef Zach will be preparing a delicious taco dinner with all the amenities for parents, kids and community. Bring your appetite! This is
PeaceHealth Invokes Measles Precautions for Patients: Mask Up
Measles Precautions in Place at Peace Island Medical Center Masks Required for Those with Symptoms -- from Amy Cloud -- In an effort to protect vulnerable patients from measles, anyone seeking care who has symptoms
Life Stories: Unraveling Our Own Life’s Journey in the Company of Other Curious Travelers
May 2-4 on Orcas Island -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- Kathi Ciskowski and Polly Sanford will lead a 3-day workshop Join facilitators Polly Sanford and Kathi Ciskowski for "Life Stories: Unraveling Our Own
Job Recruiters Visit Orcas Wednesday
Wednesday, April 9, 9 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Travis Brown, Kelly Services -- Kelly Services from Olympia will be on Orcas tomorrow hiring for multiple positions at Glenwood Springs Hatchery. The positions are for
BirdFest to Include a Parade (Of Course)
Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m., Eastsound -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- Are you a Parade Phanatic? Love to dress up? Then grab your funny beak ... plump up your colorful plume ... and
Now It’s Time to Clean Up Moran
Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Moran State Park -- from Elizabeth Guerry -- You are invited to the Friends of Moran Annual Park Clean Up April 12th 9 am to 4pm Cascade
