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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Guest Editorial: Kinder Morgan Pipeline Project Threatens Our Waters
A new threat to Salish Sea health -- by Michael Riordan -- Hardly two years after we learned about the proposed Gateway Pacific coal terminal at Cherry Point, the San Juan Islands are facing yet
Chief O’Brien Reports to the Community
Anda Remembered, Incident Reports and Notable Alarms, Levy information, Ayers hired, and Goals -- from Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- January 1, 2014 through February 28, 2014 Orcas Island
Swap Meet Saturday!
-- from Susan Malins -- Swap your heart away this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall It's a happening! A re-use celebration! Big spring Swap meet coming up
The Birders Are Out: Come to San Juan!
-- from Barbara Jensen, President, San Juan Islands Audubon -- Join San Juan Islands Audubon on Saturday, March 15th for a field trip on SJ Island. New birders are welcome. Spring is here, the hummingbirds
Letter to the Editor: Orcas is Great for Kids and Families
Cupid was busy on Valentine's Day! I wanted to express gratitude to our Orcas Island community for all the great things our residents do for kids and their families. It has been even
Editorial: Our Ancestors, Our Children, Our Waters, Our World
-- by Margie Doyle -- The momentum of historic change never ceases to amaze me: how quickly some things change, like the internet influence in our lives; and how suddenly, after fighting to emerge, slowly
OPALCO Board Acts to Protect Member Voting Rights
-- from Suzanne Olson -- The OPALCO Board voted unanimously to ensure that all co-op members would be granted a vote and a voice in electing and retaining board members. The co-op model relies on
Senate Democrats Blame Republicans for Failure of Oil Safety Bills
-- from the Washington State Senate Democrats -- Senate Democrats on Monday expressed frustration and disappointment in the lack of action on legislation to reduce risks posed by the sharp increase in oil transported by
Council of Churches Observes Ecumenical Services
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Orcas Island Council of Churches presents the first of a series of ecumenical services during the season of Lent. Wednesday, March 12th at 5:30 pm in the Emmanuel Parish Hall
Songwriter Mandy Troxel Celebrates Debut Album
Thursday, March 20 at 4 p.m., Darvills Saturday, April 12, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Mandy Troxel -- Orcas Singer Songwriter Mandy Troxel's much anticipated album, If Only Words Could Keep Me Warm, is
Oil Trains and Spills Regulations Dropped in Legislature
-- by John Stang, from Crosscut.com -- A homeless-housing bill and a veterans' tuition bill got last-minute reprieves Friday afternoon [March 7]. The Senate Majority Coalition Caucus' leaders and the House's Democratic leaders agreed to
Orcas Center Honors Pat Thomas and Robert Hall
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Center awarded the 2013 Bunny Award for for "outstanding performance on stage" to Robert Hall and the Margaret Exton Award for "outstanding contributions and service" to Pat Thomas at
Fire Dept. Mechanic’s Accident: Reports from Sheriff’s Office
-- by Margie Doyle -- Last fall rumors were swirling about a vehicle accident earlier in the year involving members of the Orcas Island Fire Department. Because it involved a publicly supported taxing district, and
Guest Editorial: Thanks to our Health Exchange “Navigators”
-- by Alison Shaw -- I would like to thank some of the unsung heroes here on Orcas Island that you may not know about. The new Washington Health Benefit Exchange, which opened for business
Acclaimed Production of Werther Coming to Orcas Center
Sunday, March 16 at 1:00 pm., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Werther. Photo by Brigitte Lacombe Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings the title role of the tortured poet in the Met’s
Community Foundation Grants Deadline Nears
The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is currently soliciting grant applications from island non-profit organizations. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 14. Applications may be obtained at the OICF website, www.oicf.us and questions may
