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: Vote YES for both School Issues
As a NO voter on the previous $35 million School Bond , I enthusiastically urge a YES vote on the current School District Propositions 1 and 2, 1. a $11.9 million 20 year bond issue
Guest Editorial: Be a Good Neighbor — Buy Local and Sell Local
By Nelson Rios Since coming to live on Orcas, I have heard the admonition to buy local more times than I can remember. Buying locally and supporting your neighbors sounded like a reasonable and appropriate
It Takes a Community to Save a Life
from Fire Chief Kevin O'Brien From top left: Sue Ordwing, EMT Patricia Ayers, Hatchery Manager Mike O’Connell, Paramedic/Division Chief Patrick Shepler, Tim Ordwing, EMT Gulliver Rankin, EMT Lindsay Schirmer, Hatchery Owners Kathy and Jim
Rep. Larsen to Meet with Vets
From Rep. Rick Larsen's office Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold five roundtable discussions with veterans over the next two weeks. Veterans are invited to share their thoughts and concerns about veterans’ issues and learn
School-Public Library Discussion this Tuesday
From Phil Heikkinen, Public Library Director School-Public Library Discussions: ideas about providing the best possible library services for students for the long-term will begin this week. Members of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) and
Guest Opinion: Charter Propositions Would Return to the Past
By Richard Fralick, San Juan County Councilman, Orcas West Richard Fralick, retiring Orcas West County Councilman I have served on the San Juan County Council for almost four years. Much of this time
Great Pumpkin Day … Join in the Fun!
Pumpkin fest 2011 -- face painting, pumpkin carving and hayrides in the sunshine! From the Eastsound Business Owners Association Attention Eastsound Businesses! Join in the fun on Saturday, October 27! Your participation is
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes For the School Bond
Our children are our future! The children of Orcas Island deserve to learn in a safe environment. I have two grandchildren that live here on Orcas, Christian and Megan, and they have many years of
Orcas Center Business Membership & Playbill Campaign Starts
From the Orcas Center Orcas Center’s 2013 Business Membership & Playbill advertising campaign is underway! Fall has arrived, the leaves are turning, and Orcas Center’s 2013 Business Membership and Playbill advertising campaign is underway!
Fire Department Update from the Chief
From Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien # 2012- 10 September 12 through October 9, 2012 Calls for Service This report: Emergency Medical Service (EMS) 58 Fire/Other 17 Total 75 Year to Date: Emergency
Guest Opinion: Proposition 2 Provides Direction
By Ed Sutton Proposition #2 of the CRC proposals to amend the County Charter is difficult to analyze because valid arguments can be made to support the current Charter language or the amended version as
EDC Offers FREE Workshop on Business Planning and Financing
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Monday, October 29, from
Guest Column: Prosecutor Will Adapt Policies to Vote on Marijuana Initiative
By Randall K. Gaylord San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney I will be closely following the results of the Initiative 502 concerning marijuana laws. I urge everyone in the county to study that measure and vote.
Letter to the Editor: Misconceptions About Charter Propositions
I’d like to address some of the significant misconceptions about the Charter Review Commission and Propositions 1, 2 and 3. The most troubling misconception is the assertion that Proposition 1 is unconstitutional and does not
Letter to the Editor: Marijuana Legalization Makes for Safer Communities
Washington voters have an opportunity to reverse decades of harm caused by marijuana prohibition. Study after study has confirmed that marijuana is safer than alcohol, healthier than tobacco. Yet we have arrested tens of thousands
Campaign to “Cap” Turtleback Mountain Preserve
The famous Turtleback cap can now be yours! From the San Juan Preservation Trust The San Juan Preservation Trust has launched a fundraising and social media campaign to expand the Turtleback Mountain Preserve
