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
Lummi Tribe Opposes Whatcom County Coal Port
Members of the Lummi Nation watch the burning of a symbolic million-dollar check stamped "Not Negotiable" as they protest the proposed export terminal at Cherry Point.Photo courtesy of Floyd McKay and Crosscut.com By
Letter to the Editor: Six Council Members Deliver Incredible Value
I am voting to reject propositions 1 and 2 as put forward by the Charter Review Commission. While arguments for rejecting this ballot measure have been reasoned, specific and intelligent, arguments to approve have been
Island Chapter Red Cross Nurses Stand Ready
Islands Red Cross nurses Nan Barbo, RN, MN, a veteran of 80 American Red Cross deployments, came to San Juan Island at the request of Earlene Rothauge, RN, Chapter Lead Nurse, to deliver
Green Drinks at Chilada’s on Tuesday
Enjoy Orcas Island Green Drinks at Childada's in Eastsound on Tuesday, September 25 from 5-7 PM Green Drinks is an informal monthly, (last Tuesday of the month), Happy Hour gathering of environmentally minded folks on
Orcas Has New Home for Coast Guard Detachment Materials
Gary Ford of Friday Harbor, David Tribolet of Orcas Island, Penny Milczewski of Bellingham and BOSN3 Chris Robinson of Station Bellingham look over the new siding on the old fuel attendant building at the
Letter to the Editor: Reject Charter Review Propositions 1 and 2
What began in the late 19th, early 20th century as a good government reform movement still holds value for us today. The county administrator/commission form of government began as a result of a progressive movement
Dinner Winner Raffle Benefits “Care for All”
The Dinner Winner raffle concludes Oct. 8. From Karen Key Speck There's only a few days left to buy a raffle ticket for Orcas Family Health Center's annual Dinner Winner Raffle. You can
Parks & Rec District Ready to Play Ball & Fix Park
Buck Park improvement bids to be subject of Sept. 24 noon meeting By Ken Brown Community Journalist OIPRD is getting things done! OIPRD is getting new equipment, supporting community football and soccer and making
Common Sense Alliance Invites Islanders to Discuss CAO Proposal
A Reasonable Way Forward: ORCAS: September 24, 2012 Eastsound Fire Hall 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. LOPEZ: September 27, 2012 Lopez Community Center 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Tim Blanchard, Vice-President, Common Sense Alliance The Common Sense
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Council Opponents Agree, Urging Rejection of Charter Propositions
Dear Voters, As the two candidates running for the County Council from District 4 on Orcas Island, we would like to thank the Charter Review Committee for their time and energy devoted to the Charter
Orcas Island Rowing’s Regatta “The Headless Head” Will Be Early This Year
By Martin Taylor Orcas Issues Community Journalist A quad racing in the headless last year:Liam’s expression is priceless : no doubt about the effort he is expending. From left: Martin Taylor, Liam Nutt,
Tango Classes Offered
From Steve Emmes Cindy McGrady, Tango teacher, has just returned from Argentina after many a dance class there. She's putting on a Tango Bootcamp, with sessions in beginning and intermediate tango over six days. Beginning
Guest Opinion: A Simple Explanation of Charter Amendments
By David Turnoy Having moved here recently from a small town that seemed to be constantly embroiled in political tumult, I have been a bit surprised by the furor over the Charter Amendments. But because
M.O.R.E. Local power: S&S Homestead Farm on Lopez Island
Henning Sehmsdorf and Elizabeth Simpson with Molly in front of one of the two solar panel arrays at S&S Homestead Farm on Lopez. Henning Sehmsdorf and Elizabeth Simpson produce everything they need—including
Where to Greet Autumn This Weekend
Friday, Sept. 21 Island Hoppin' Brewery Open House from noon to closing at 33 Hope Lane. "Miss Representation" How popular media dis-empowers girls, showing at the Funhouse Commons at 8 p.m. with free pizza before
Salmon in the Classroom Picnic
Studying salmon, counting gulps, with support from the San Juan Nature Institute . A fundraising barbecue will be held at the home of Jim and Kathy Youngren on Sept. 30. From Fiona Norris,
