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
Letter to the Editor: A Reminder from the Food Bank
The Orcas Island Food Bank is truly grateful for the abundant food donations it receives from the community on a regular basis. Every once in a while, however, we are reminded that not everyone is
August: Time for School, Time for Immunizations
From the San Juan County Health Department Preparing for school is full of excitement and the time for new school clothes, school supplies, lunch bags, and back packs. But, it’s also the perfect time to
Highlands “BOOT” Sale
From Jim Hennessey The Orcas Highlands is organizing its first multi-family garage sale. We are calling it a "Boot" sale (like the British) because sellers will open the trunks/boots of their cars and sell what
Chamber Music Festival Opens with Superstars!
Tickets Available for Saturday Night, Aug. 10th! Buy now online and click on the orange box Jeffrey Kahane, Joseph Swensen, and Carter Brey The 2013 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival opens August 9th
Doe Bay Resort Sign Fire Early Today
Firewise Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8 From Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire and Rescue On Wednesday, August 7, at 3:40 a.m., Orcas Firefighters responded to the Doe Bay Resort for the report
Orcas Education Foundation Late Summer Report
School is right around the corner, and the Orcas Island Education Foundation is excited about the 2013-14 year. For the first time in five years, donations to OIEF will not be used to pay for
Pete Moe Steps Down to Step Up
by Lin McNulty Pete Moe has been doing double duty at the Funhouse Commons, as well as Orcas Recycling Services. Pete Moe, Executive Director of the Funhouse Commons, announced last night that he
Surprised? Orcas Wins “Favorite Island”
from Shareen Perkins Kenmore Air There we are—everyone's favorite island—from the air. Photo: Kenmore Air We received over 2,300 entries in our "Vote for your favorite Island" promotion, and the winner again this
Tour Early Orcas Industry at Judd Cove
Saturday, August 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. Explore the Early Lime Industry of the San Juan Islands with Boyd Pratt and Steve Cohan. Boyd Pratt is an architectural historian from San Juan
Update from Doe Bay and the Upcoming Fest
from Joe Brotherton, Owner Doe Bay Resort Doe Bay was heartbroken to lose the Olga Café. We refer guests there all year round, but especially at Doe Bay Fest. Although we were fully staffed, we
“How to Make a Zombie Movie” Continues on Orcas!
from Conrad Wrobel Conrad and Hunter making "Angels of the City" Last year, the film class that offered kids acting and hands-on filming experience was well received by the community. Now, by popular
Senator Ranker Praises Decision to Expand Impact Study of Coal Terminal
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below following the decision to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact study should the coal export terminal project at Cherry Point move forward: “This is exactly the decision
Letter to the Editor: “Medical Alert” Telephone Scam
I wanted to alert [Orcas Issues' readers] to the following telephone scam; we experienced it on all three of our telephone lines last week. The caller announces that someone has ordered an “emergency medical alert
Join the Wildlife 100 Tour on Any Island!
Cycle on with Wildlife Cycles on Sunday, August 11! 100 Mile Tour Benefits Orcas Park & Rec The 22nd Annual Wildlife 100 cycles out on Sunday, August 11. Are you ready to ride?
Open Letter to Corps of Engineers from Lummi Nation
Colonel Bruce A. Estok, District Engineer US Army Corps of Engineers - Seattle District PO Box 3755 Seattle, WA 98124 SUBJECT: Lummi Opposition: Proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal Bulk Dry Goods Shipping Facility (Ref. No. NWS-2008-260)
The Tradition Evolves: the 57th Annual Library Fair
By Margie Doyle The ever-popular Library Fair will re-locate at the Library on Rose Street Orcas Islanders are readers and the August 10 Library Fair, sponsored by the Orcas Island Friends of
