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
Eat, Pray, Pollute | On the needed death of tourism
||| FROM COUNTERPUNCH ||| A crowd of 3,000 anti-tourism protesters descended on posh downtown Barcelona last July, their demeanor one of delighted malice. They cordoned off hotels and eateries with hazard tape, as if demarcating
OIEF Fundraiser
||| FROM JANET BROWNELL for ORCAS ISLAND EDUCATION FOUNDATION ||| Well – it’s been a while. Like four years (think “Covid intermission”). The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) will be holding its first fundraiser since
Understanding Fertilizer Use for Garden Soils
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| Please join us for our meeting Wednesday, October 16th, when the Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Craig Cogger to speak about soils and fertilizer use, including organic fertilizers,
Letter to Editor | Spirit of Land Bank is foresight, generosity
||| FROM KATIE FLEMING and JESSE VISCIGLIA ||| The lands preserved and stewarded by the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank are a cornerstone of what makes our county special. These lands not only safeguard
Evening Vinyasa Yoga
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Discover the enriching benefits of Vinyasa yoga with Karol Wilson, DPT, a seasoned physical therapist with 30 years of experience. Held every Tuesday and Thursday at
Letter to Editor | We support renewal of Land Bank
||| FROM LISA BYERS, et. al ||| We, the undersigned, represent organizations whose work directly and indirectly benefits from the establishment of the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank (Land Bank) and the renewal of
County plans next vessel turn-in event
Over 240 gallons of mixed fuels and other hazardous liquids, 22 fire extinguishers, one propane tank, and 443 pounds of marine batteries were safely disposed of rather than ending up in the marine environment |||
Washington ferry prices to rise Tuesday, second increase in two years
||| FROM KOMO NEWS ||| Starting Tuesday, Washington ferry prices will rise again for the second time in two years to help ensure the state meets revenue requirements laid out in the 2023-2025 transportation budget. Both passenger
Whale entangled in rope freed after ‘complex,’ 4-day operation off Canada
||| FROM BRADENTON HERALD ||| A humpback whale “severely” entangled in fishing gear was freed during a complicated, multi-day operation off the coast of Canada. The rescue occurred not far from Prince Rupert — a
Letter to Editor | Hughes has a passion for helping follow islanders
||| FROM MAX HANSON ||| Whether in office or not, Rick Hughes has a passion for helping his fellow Islanders. He is always willing to listen and eager to connect people who can help each
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Karol Wilson, DPT, for a three month fall prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® class at Orcas Senior Center. Karol, a Doctor of
WSF fare changes begin October 1
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| On Tuesday, Oct. 1, new rates set by the Washington State Transportation Commission to meet legislatively directed farebox recovery goals will go into effect. It’s also the first day with no
Letter to Editor | In support of Rick Hughes
||| FROM LARRY CODDINGTON ||| I want to share why I'm supporting Rick Hughes for county council. In his past terms as our County Council representative, Rick has been a doer. As a member of
Letter to Editor | Stephanie is the person we need
||| FROM VINNIE VELA ||| As small business owners in Friday Harbor, we have deep feelings for the island. We understand the expectations and needs of most islanders. We want to find a leader who
Yoga with Tara
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Tara Plank's active vinyasa-style yoga sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center (No yoga Wednesday, October 16). Classes emphasize the
Voter questions for U. S. Senate debates requested
||| FROM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WASHINGTON ||| Seattle, WA — The League of Women Voters of Washington is working with KIRO-TV to organize a debate between the candidates for United States Senator. The
