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
Orcas Firefighters Make a Quick Stop to a Vacation Rental Fire
From Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief On Sunday, May 27th at 8:51 p.m. 22 emergency responders and 9 units from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire in the Sunderland
Charter Review Commission Recommends Changes and Status Quo in Local Government
Local government review body to meet and hear from public in Eastsound From the San Juan County Charter Review Commission Outreach Committee The San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) will meet on Saturday June
Guest Opinion: Community Immunity – Taking Care of Each Other
Orcas Drop-in Immunization Clinic May 31 at County Health Offices, Orcas Senior Center By Iris Graville, Orcas Island School Nurse Here’s what we islanders do for each other. We make meals when a new baby
Letter to the Editor: County Needs Gov’t. Change
Imagine . . . How bad can it be to work as the Administrator of San Juan County? It seems like a dream job and it pays top dollar. Imagine moving to these Islands to
Education Foundation Parties as it Fundraises
By Margie Doyle The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) pulled out all the stops in its annual "Food for Thought" fundraiser on Saturday, May 26. It was assisted by many, whom OIEF President
Ramble on Orkila’s Beach at Lowest Tide
From Learner Limbach Food Masters will offer a Seaweed Harvesting Workshop on Tuesday, June 5 from 10 a.m. -3 p.m., taught by local seaweed expert Ryan Drum. The class will be held at the Camp
Oil in Eden: The Threat to Nearby Wilderness
Tuesday, May 29 at 7 pm at Eastsound Fire Hall) Stunning slides, and the first-hand narrative of eco-sailing adventure leader Dave Lutz provide a unique insight into a magical wilderness world of pristine,
Point Blank Students Join “Draw the Line” Campaign
By Julie Pinardi The passage of Initiative 1183 that privatizes the sale of spirits will result in many new stores selling hard liquor. This change provides an opportunity to involve local stores in reducing alcohol
Winners All at Kaleidoscope Pet Parade
By Margie Doyle The warmest, certainly the furriest, parade in Orcas Island's parade-filled calendar is the annual Kaleidoscope Pet Parade, held today under bright skies. Almost as many spectators as parade entrants
A Way Forward: Builders Prompt School Levy/Bond Discussion
At the May 24 Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting, the ongoing situation of maintaining middle school buildings (the 1980s buildings) was again scrutinized by the board as they considered community support for bonds
Community Band Brings European Marches & Big Band Classics to Orcas Audiences
By Moana Kutsche The Orcas Island Community Band will present its spring concert on Saturday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. The program will feature lively American dance arrangements, and movie and big
OICF Annual Grants Award over $100,000 to Island Non-Profits
Youth Grant Awarded to Island Medical Collaboration The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) Grant Awards Ceremony again distributed over $100,000 in grant funds to 24 island non-profit ; the awards included a new OICF Focus
Rainwater Catchment Will Reduce Watering Costs at School Garden
A rainwater catchment system for the expanded school garden which would be located next to the Orcas Island School District Office building was proposed to the school board by Madie Murray of Farm to Cafeteria, and was unanimously
Lots of Low-tide Days Call to Community Scientists
From the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Coming up: Indian Island Marine Health Observatory (IMHO) Field Research Days, Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound ‘s Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of
This Weekend: the Infinite Variety of Orcas Events
Friday, May 25 Spring Shredding Event from Noon – 4 pm @ Islanders Bank Parking Lot. Paper documents will be destroyed for FREE. Watch as it is shredded live by our secure vendor CINTAS. Sponsored
Friday Morning Ferry to Islands Full — Heavy Holiday Weekend Expected
From Washington State Ferries As of 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney BC sailing at 8:30 a.m. is full. Customers are advised to plan for heavy traffic and long wait times
