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
Guest Opinion: Petcoke – a New Danger in our Waters
by Chom Greacen The image of a three-story pile of petroleum coke covering an entire city block by the Detroit River that appeared in a 5/17/2013 New York Times article was a wake-up call
Historically, the Best Pies Ever
The Orcas Island Historical Museum returns to the annual community celebration for our biggest fundraiser – the homemade pie booth! We need community members to contribute pies and other sweet treats: Rhubarb, blackberry, chocolate, pecan,
Flag Day: Keep the Flag Flying High
Officers of the American Legion observe Flag Day, 2012 The American Legion will observe Flag Day on June 14th, with a ceremony at the "Outpost" behind the Legion Hall on Crescent Beach Road
OASIS Commencement: “It’s a Glorious Thing”
OASIS High School graduates six students after receiving their diplomas and certificates today. From left: Esther Doss, Morgan Miller, Sorrel Hughes, Ursula Pamatian, Herbie Sisson and Micah Jones Orcas Island School District (OISD)
Senator Ranker: “Let’s Get Our Work Done”
From the Senate Democrats Committee With only a few days left in the 2013 special session, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, spoke on the Senate floor Friday evening, demanding that the Senate get to work
4-Season Gardening in the San Juans
from Boyd Pratt Wednesday, June 19, 7pm, preceded by a 6pm potluck, San Juan Island Grange Hall Learn how to extend and enhance the growing season for year-round gardening success. San Juan Island
Free Veggie Potluck and Nutritional Update: Plant-Based Diets
Thursday, June 13, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School From the Orcas Veggie Club Most of us likely never imagined that one of the nation's largest not-for-profit health plans would step forward to recommend what appears
Port of Lopez Community Forum June 26
The Port of Lopez invites community members to join in a discussion of the future of the port and potential economic vitality projects. The forum will be held at Lopez Center from 5-7 p.m. on
Get your Dogs Fit on Orcas with Canine Fitness program!
By Leslie Liddle Lure Coursing for dogs is now offered on Orcas through Orcas Parks and Recreation - come and join us in this amazing energetic sport and watch your dog having the best fun
Learn to Have Fun This Summer!
By Tom Fiscus, Orcas Library Board Trustee Summer is coming fast and so are some fun activities for children and teens on Orcas Island. Your Park and Recreation District, Orcas Island Library, and the School
Orcas Library Supports Health & Wellness Events
Orcas Library is hosting a Health & Wellness Week starting Monday, June 10 through Thursday, June 13. Librarian Holly King writes, "The focus of the event is to teach individuals how to take charge of
Willis Lane House Fire Extinguished by Orcas Fire
Orcas Fire and Rescue put out a fire at a Willis Lane dwelling. There were no injuries reported By Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire and Rescue On the morning of
House Passes Main Budget; Senate Leaders Defend Statements
By John Stang of Crosscut.com Washington Senate Majority Leader Rodney Tom said Thursday that the House Democrats' proposed referendum to close seven tax exemptions to help fund improvements to education is too much of a
All Welcome to Eagle Forum Meeting
From April Duke Eagle Forum of San Juan County is having our 3rd annual meeting on June 7 at 7 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall on Orcas Island. We are having a Pulled Pork
Letter to the Editor: We Can Do More to Recycle
Orcas Bite was a Success, yes indeed, but our community recycle efforts that same day were not! I was disappointed to see no easy way to recycle all the paper plates, coffee cups, lemonade
The Girl Behind the F2C Lens
Alexa doing what she loves and will bemaking her profession By Madie Murray, Farm to Cafeteria Committee Chair Alexa Cuthbert is graduating this year and we will miss her terribly! She has been
