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
School Board Faces Teacher Cuts — Again
School Board Meets on Thursday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the School Library By Margie Doyle At its regular meeting tomorrow, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board will again be forced by state-regulated
April Poetry: Brightwork
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. BRIGHTWORK by Shannon Borg We're rubbing the brightwork
Tight Election Everywhere but Lopez
Jarman, Hughes have narrow, 100 -pt. leads By Margie Doyle San Juan County voters appear to be split down the middle when it comes to their Orcas and San Juan Island representatives on the County
Guest Opinion: Regulations Protect Rural Character
By Marta Nielson In response to Councilman Bob Jarman's recent letter regarding the County approving a new higher tech photography, I would be interested in hearing from the current county council members that did approve
Jill Blankenship Wins State’s Small Business Honors
Small Business Administration names Jill Blankenship, CEO of Frontline Call Center, the 2013 Washington state Small Business Person of the Year By Lorin Smith, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration https://www.sba.gov/wa The U.S.
This Just In: Meet Tonight with Point Blank Panel
Point Blank Needs Community Help to Draw the Line Between Youth and Alcohol By Julie Pinardi, Point Blank Club Advisor Orcas high school’s leadership group Point Blank is a chapter of a national organization called
Volunteers: Count Forage Fish!
Pre-registration required for May 11 event From Tina Whitman, Science Director, Friends of the San Juans “Little Fish Big Impact”…“One-Third for the Birds”…the titles of recent global scientific reports on the small, oily, schooling fish
Guest Column: LWV’s Position on Money in Elections
From the League of Women Voters lwv.org Statement Concerning Strategies about Money in Elections: The U.S. Supreme Court has made a series of decisions including Buckley v. Valeo, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, McComish
Letter to the Editor: Port Sues Neighbors
The Port will spend over $80,000 to sue their neighbors over an issue that was resolved by a joint committee but not accepted by the Port and the FAA. Fact - this is a property
April Poetry: Chemo
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. CHEMO by Laurel Rust 1. I lie in
Earth Day on Orcas — Thanks Salmonberry!
Salmonberrry students lead the parade for Earth Day! Salmonberry School students and staff led the Earth Day Parade on Orcas Island today. They marched down North Beach Road and up Prune Alley, hoisting
Celebrate Earth Day with Irthlingz’ “Climate Monologues”
By Sharon Abreu On this Earth Day, I invite you to check out video excerpts of my show "The Climate Monologues!" You can go to www.ClimateMonologues.com and click on "video" or go directly to the
Parks & Rec Announces Activities
from Marcia West Orcas Island Park and Recreation District New and continuing activities starting next week as announced by Parks and Recreation District. Youth Activities - T-Ball – Starts Tuesday, Apr. 23rd. Meet at Field
Lots of Slots for Candidates to File – May 13 -17
From San Juan County Auditor Doris Schaller, Elections Administrator Candidate filing week for the August Primary and November General Elections will run May 13 through May 17. During that week, candidates for 43 open
Creative Krauts Class
Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Grange from FoodMasters.Orcas Learn lacto-fermentation techniques in upcoming FoodMasters class. Eating small amounts of lacto-fermented foods every day dramatically improves digestion, restores the gut,
Shiny Geranium Spreading Noxiously
The dainty, flowering noxious shiny geranium By Kate Yturri, Judy Winer and Gwen Stamm Invasive Plant Species/Noxious Weed Alert – Please be on the lookout for Shiny Geranium your yard. This fast growing,
