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
April Poetry: A Germinate Date
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. A GERMINATE DATE by Carla Stanley Layfe the
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Photography Unsuitable for County
This is a response to an article that needs to be shared with all San Juan County residents: [A recent] article in the "Journal of the San Juans" (4/17/13) “Council Inks Aerial Photos Deal” needs
Library Asks: What’s Your Favorite Magazine?
By Karen Hiller, Periodicals Coordinator, Orcas Island Public Library It’s time again for the Library to plan for next year’s magazine and newspaper collection. When you visit the library, you will notice that the magazine
Deer Harbor Fire Station Officially Opens House!
Alan Stameisen, Mik Preysz, Rita Harvey, Chief Kevin O’Brien, Lindsay Schirmer were some of the department hosts for the dozens of visitors who toured the new station on a perfect sunny day! Photo
Letter to the Editor: No to Partisan PACs
So just who are these people who claim to “trust islanders” and want my vote? [On April 19] I checked the Public Disclosure Commission website about TrustIslanders, the new political action committee on San Juan
Medical Foundation Annual Meeting April 23
Dr. Michael Sullivan will speak at the Orcas Medical Foundation annual meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23 Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) invites “anyone interested in health care on Orcas
April Poetry: Littoral Interpretation
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. LITTORAL INTERPRETATION by Lin McNulty Last night’s perigee
Assessors Out in the Field on Orcas
Liz Hance, out in the field, appraising Orcas East properties San Juan County Assessors have begun the process of physically assessing properties on the east side of Orcas Island. Since last month, Chief
Guest Column: Jarman’s Out in the Open
By Bob Jarman A recent letter implied my campaign is "hiding" behind the Trust Islanders political action committee. If we are “hiding behind Trust Islanders”, somebody forgot to tell us! The ”Vote Bob” campaign started
Celebrate with Rowing Club at Annual Dinner
By Martin Taylor Orcas Island Rowing Club invites all to join with them in their once a year celebration of Orcas and rowing. It's an evening of good food, good company & entertainment being held
Ranker’s Ocean Acidification Bill Goes to the Guv
From Senate Democratic Communications Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orca Island, issued this statement regarding the passage in the House of Representative of Senate Bill 5603: “Increasing acidity of our marine waters not only negatively impacts the
April Poetry: Honey, It’s Raining Something Terrible
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. HONEY, IT'S RAINING SOMETHING TERRIBLE by Jill McCabe
Orcas Choral Society to Perform Mozart’s “Requiem”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, child prodigy who died at the early age of 35. From the Orcas Center Updated April 19 at 3 p.m. Mozart's "Requiem:" the mysteries continue. Few musical compositions have aroused
Guest Column: Byers Addresses “Trust Islanders”
As Rick Hughes does not want the endorsement of Trust Islanders, I write this open letter: Dear Trust Islanders: I am hoping – now that Rick has asked you not to endorse him – that
Ballroom Dancing Tribute to the Music of Cinema
Ballroom dancers will enamor Orcas audiences on Friday, April 19 in "CineMagic" "A Ballroom Dancing Tribute to the Icons and Music of the Silver Screen, CineMagic, "– a theatrical sensation, comes to Orcas
Coach Dahl & Wife OK at Boston Marathon
From KOMOnews.com By Kristen Drew Retired football coach and marathoner from Orcas Island returned home from Boston Wednesday afternoon. Dennis Dahl was just a half mile from the finish line of the Boston Marathon when
