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
Mt. Baker Road & Trail Project Rescheduled for Spring 2013
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The final phase of the Mount Baker Road and Trail improvement projects on Orcas Island has been rescheduled to go to bid this fall, with construction taking
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound ‘s Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. The next Field Research days
Letter to the Editor: My Beloved Island Community Comes Through
To my beloved Island Community, This is a belated “Thank You” to all who helped put together the “Mother of all Garage Sale Benefits”, which was held at the Odd Fellows Hall on Sunday, May
Phones Out in Doe Bay and Olga this Morning
Updated June 13 at noon From Brendan Cowan, County Department of Emergency Management< According to CenturyLink personnel, as of approximately 7:45 a.m. [June 13], a phone switch failure has led to a phone outage in
One World Music Festival: Hang on to Your Bell Bottoms!
Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center By Donna Laslo Get ready for the 10th Anniversary show of Martin Lund’s “One World Music Festival” paying tribute
Everett Mail Processing Facility Closure Postponed to 2013
From Bryan Thomas, Communications Director for Rep. Rick Larsen The Everett area mail processing facility will not close in 2012, preserving next-day mail delivery for tens of thousands of Northwest Washington residents, Rep. Rick Larsen,
Anna Bolena Opera Tells Drama of Ill-fated Queen
The Met: Live in HD 2012 Encore Season opens with Donizetti’s Anna Bolena this Friday, June 15 at 7:30 pm. Anna Netrebko opens the Encore season with her stunning portrayal of the ill-fated
Golf Fundraiser for Orcas Alum Peter Rutledge
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 From Justin Taylor, Orcas Golf Club We will be holding a charity golf tournament on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 to benefit Peter Rutledge and his family. Peter Rutledge graduated
Canine Capers: Means and Ends
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears
Mobile Dental Clinic Comes Back to Orcas
From Orcas Island Community Foundation The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International will be returning to Orcas on June 29 and 30. The Clinic will provide free care to qualifying community members. Applications are
Loud Night Air Traffic Not Related to Planned Disaster Exercise
Updated June 11 at 10 a.m. By Margie Doyle Several Orcas Islanders were startled late June 5, last Tuesday night, and reported hearing and seeing an extremely loud and low-flying jet flying over
The Week Ahead: Spring Fever Anyone?
Monday, June 11 San Juan County Council Public Hearings - Updates Relating to Agricultural Sales, Recycling and Clarification of Terms,[NOTE: Public Hearing will be opened and continued to no earlier than 11 a.m.; Public Comment
Mayor April Needs Help, Will Appear on Q13 News
By Amy Holstein On Wednesday June 13, between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m., Her Honor April D Bovine will be making a television appearance on Q13 morning news. The will be the last appearance
Orcas League of Women Voters Plans Movie-Membership Campaign
Monday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library The Orcas Island sub-group of the League of Women Voters plans a Membership Campaign to take place over three evenings of discussion, snacks and
OASIS Graduates: “We Sure Do Need Them”
OASIS High School held their Commencement Ceremony today to acknowledge the achievements of Sheriah White-Swartout, who earned her High School Diploma, Soerra Frank and Sarah Wooding, who obtained GEDs (General Education Development) certificates.
What’s in Moran State Park’s Future?
Saturday, June 9, at 2 - 4pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall From the Friends of Moran State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC) has been given a legislative mandate to set forth
