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
Health Commissioners Move Toward Final 2019 Budget
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- On the obstacle course to getting their job done, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District cleared a hurdle this week: they passed a resolution
OICF Supports OPAL With Large Grant
-- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) recognizes that access to affordable housing is the most pressing need currently facing the Orcas community. When our workforce,
Island Market Sponsors Jack-o-Lantern Contest
decorate a silly pumpkin like this one at Emmanuel Parish Labyrinth Island Market encourages kids aged 13 and under to be as creative as you like. Let your imagination run wild. First pick
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes for Homes Proposition 1
-- by Brian Wiese -- An online survey of visions and values of the Eastsound community survey offered to residents last winter confirmed that the lack of affordable housing was one of the biggest concerns
Guest Opinion | Aging on the Salish Sea
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- There is a myth that seniors on Orcas Island are well off and can access services they need through private or public resources. My observations as
Friends of the Library to Hold Annual Meeting
-- from Kate Long for the Friends of the Orcas Library -- The Friends of the Orcas Library will hold their annual meeting on Sunday October 21st at the Outlook Inn. At the annual meeting
Shaw Students Win First Place in State Contest
-- from Brendan Cowan -- The students at the Shaw Island School recently won first place in a statewide contest promoting earthquake preparedness and safety. Sponsored by the Cascadia Regional Earthquake Workgroup, the competition solicited
Flu Shots Now Available at OFHC
-- from Aaimee Johnson for Orcas Family Health -- Flu shots are available at Orcas Family Health Center (OFHC). Please call 360-376-7778 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Regular influenza vaccinations are available
Editorial | Death by Accommodation
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The origin story of most people I know – that is, how they ended up on Orcas Island – usually includes a respectful homage to the archipelago’s
OPALCO Pays Tribute to Paul Allen
-- from Suzanne Olson, Orcas Power & Light Cooperative -- The world lost a true friend in the passing of Paul Allen. Many are telling the stories of his incredible contributions to science, technology and
Guest Opinion: County Development Potential Needs Discussion
-- by Joe Symons -- At the San Juan County/Department of Community Development (DCD) Orcas Island workshop held at the Eastsound Fire Hall last Wednesday (Oct 10, 2018), I showed maps that describe the development
School Receives Chickenpox Alert from County
-- from Eric Webb for Orcas School District -- The following is a Chickenpox Alert from San Juan County Health & Community Services. At this time Orcas Island School District does not have a student
Health Care District Nears Finalizing Its 2019 Budget
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) had another short meeting on Oct. 9, devoted mostly to the budget. Superintendent Anne Presson presented a draft of the
School Bond Construction Update
-- from the Orcas Island School District -- For the most recent information, from timelines to color schemes on the 2017 Bond and Levy, please see the attached presentation created by Mahlum Architects. Mahlum's David
Orcas Food Co-op Calls for 2019 Community Hero Application Submissions
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- The Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program serves as an umbrella for “3% Thursdays,” “Register Round Up” and “Coins for Community.” Selected organizations will be the
SmileMobile (Dental Van) Coming to Orcas
October 30 – November 2, 2018 -- from San Juan County Communications -- The Arcora Foundation - SmileMobile, which travels the state offering dental services to children and pregnant women who might not otherwise have
