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
Salish Sea Chronicles | Constant change: SRKW, Biggs, Humpback whales
||| SALISH SEA CHRONICLES by NATE AVERNA ||| As a kid, I can remember watching our Southern Resident orca almost exclusively. Humpback whales did not frequent the Salish Sea after decades of population decline from
Senior Center offering art classes, Meeting of the Minds, speech pathology
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Art with Carla – Fridays, 1-3 p.m. Are you interested in exploring your artistic side? Art with Carla, Fridays, 1-3 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center, is
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center achieves re-designation as Level IV Trauma Center
||| FROM ANNE WILLIAMS for PEACEHEALTH PEACE ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER ||| PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center has achieved re-designation as a Level IV Trauma Center following a review by the Washington State Department of Health.
‘What Dreams May Come’ – Last three possibilities to see this potent, powerful performance
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Rock on the Rock’s first production since 2019, “What Dreams May Come” has been described as “Potent”, “Powerful,” and “A high-quality unique personal performance”. Exploring the collective
Remote Boating Safety Class: Last one for 2023
||| FROM U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY BELLINGHAM ||| Bellingham, Wash. – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Bellingham and San Juan Islands Flotilla is offering an opportunity for boaters to take an online, Washington State Basic
Candidates being sought for Odd Fellows Hall manager position
||| FROM LERNER LIMBACH for ORCAS FOOD CO-OP ||| The Odd Fellows Hall, located on beautiful Madrona Point in Eastsound, has been a natural community gathering place since it was built in 1891. The Hall
Sheriff’s Report | May 3 – 9, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 23-003038 Found Property 08:11:53 05/03/23 A abandoned bicycle was turned in on Orcas Island. The bicycle was logged into evidence. 23-003040 Lost Property 09:07:10
Larsen to host Service Academy information nights for interested students
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| EVERETT and BELLINGHAM, WA – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced his office will host two in-person information sessions for Northwest Washington students interested in attending one of the
Public Health Clinic fees resume on June 1
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| On June 1, 2023, San Juan County Health & Community Services (HCS) will begin collecting fees for some public health services again. HCS will also be rolling out
Women’s Ministry spring luncheon: Anchor for My Soul
||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for ORCAS COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| The Women’s Ministry of Orcas Island Community Church will be hosting a luncheon in the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center on Saturday, May 20, from
Progress proceeds on Pea Patch property purchase
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| I am happy to report that we had our pre-application meeting with the County Department of Community Development (DCD) on Wednesday this week. It was
Larsen rejects GOP’s “cruel” child deportation bill
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement in response to the expiration of Title 42 authority, which allowed the U.S. to quickly expel
Guest Opinion | I pledge strong support for Orcas EV Charging Project
||| FROM SENATOR LIZ LOVELETT ||| I am writing to express my strong support for the Orcas Island EV Charging Project which was submitted by the Port of Orcas for grant financing from the Clean
Orcas Senior Center sponsors this year’s cider and mead festival
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS ISLAND SENIOR CENTER ||| Orcas Senior Center will host the 2023 Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 15 at the
OIFR Commissioners approve levy item for upcoming election
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| In their meeting on May 11, Fire Department board of commissioners passed the attached resolution for a levy lift in upcoming election.
There’s a community BBQ coming up for Education Foundation
||| FROM JANET BROWNELL for ORCAS ISLAND EDUCATION FOUNDATION ||| The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) is throwing its 2nd Annual Community BBQ on Sunday, May 21 from 2 pm - 5 pm at the Orcas Island Winery! There will be
