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: School Bond Well Considered and Needed
Dear Editor, We urge you to help maintain a strong community by voting yes for the school construction bond. The school’s 1980s buildings are in poor shape. Citizens and school personnel have worked together to
Orcas Fire and Rescue Recruiting at Open House
From Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien Orcas Fire and Rescue is holding a “Recruitment Open House” this Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m. until noon. While we are currently recruiting firefighters for our
Otello and Desdemona’s Tragedy at Orcas Center
The tragedy of Otello and Desdemona, as portrayed by Verdi in opera Sunday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m., streamed live in HD from the Metropolitan Opera Renée Fleming sings one of her greatest
Free Vegetarians of Washington Cooking Class
Sunday, November 4th at 1 p.m. By Michele Gregg/Vibrant Vegetarian Cooking Club Vegetarians of Washington, the organizers of the biggest vegetarian food festival in the country, will be on Orcas Island to give a free
New, Year-Round, Fast Water Taxi Service
Water taxi service between islands now available year-round Captain Hobbes Buchanan has been offering weeknight water taxi service from Friday Harbor to Orcas and Shaw Islands since August, and is now expanding his
World of Granny’s Clan at the Senior Center
Art from "Granny's Clan" will be on display at the Senior Center the month of October Reception - Thursday, October 25 at 6 pm at the Senior Center Author Dr. Sally Hodson and
Report from the Ferry Landing
By Caroline Buchanan There is parking in the regular staging lot at the Orcas landing -- Lane 5 and 7. The streets [at Orcas Landing] were jammed with cars parking all along and in the
Guest Opinion: The (Un) Economics of Coal:
By San Olson The Gateway Pacific Terminal will provide short term construction jobs and a few hundreds of operational jobs, but these gains should not deter us from evaluating the long-term economic impacts of
Letter to the Editor: Hughes’ Plans Best Represent Orcas Island
Today I am looking at my ballot, deciding who and what to vote for or against. Some of the choices are easy, I know about the issue, I have a strong stance, others, I am
Bonnie Brae Continues “Trick or Treat” Tradition
The Bonnie Brae OPAL neighborhood will be open October 31 for Halloween Trick or Treating and welcomes all island children. This is an island tradition to provide safe, outdoor, neighborhood "trick or treating." One year
Nanda Live On Stage Perform “Ninja Acrobatics?
Ninja acrobats come to Orcas -- catch their moves at the Orcas Center on Oct. 27! Find your inner ninja! Come to see Nanda On Stage at Orcas Center in The Jacket Saturday,
Letter to the Editor: Hughes is Clear-thinking and Collaborative
I’ve known Rick Hughes for many years and followed his work on the Eastsound Planning Review Committee in addition to being a loyal patron of his at Ray’s Pharmacy. Along with my grandchildren, I have
School Receives First Delivery of Lowe’s Grant Equipment
Driver David Long and HR Manager Jim Wilde unload the Lowe's van packed with new equipment. By Madie Murray On Friday, October 12, new equipment for our school cafeteria kitchen and home ec
Enjoy a Healing Arts Visit this Fall
The Healing Arts Center welcomes everyone to attend their Fall Healing Arts Fair, on Saturday and Sunday, November 3–4. This fundraiser, offered twice a year, lets clients try out the practitioners’ services at a greatly
Letter to the Editor: Charter Schools Wrong for Washington Education
Vote NO on 1240 the Charter Schools ballot Initiative this November election. You might be a charter school advocate, but this is not what Washington State needs at this time or ever. If you want
Letter to the Editor: Three Charter Propositions Empower Voters
I want my voice to be heard more adequately in county government and that is why I am supporting Charter Amendments Propositions 1,2 and 3. Currently Council members, because of district elections, are accountable to
