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.”
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Health Care District Second Town Hall on Thursday
Thursday, September 20, 6 - 8 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Anne L. Presson, Superintendent, Orcas Health Care District -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) is hosting its second Town Hall meeting
Larsen Applauds Passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
Rep Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement on the passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. “Investing in the nation’s ports, channels, waterways and other critical infrastructure keeps the U.S. maritime system competitive,
Fire and Rescue Board Meeting Postponed
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire and Rescue-- The Board of Fire Commissioners regular meeting scheduled for Monday, September 17, 2018 will be moved to Thursday, September 20, 2018 due to staff schedule conflict.
Letter to the Editor: Thank You Island Market
-- from Lorena Stankevich, Principal, Orcas Elementary School A very special thank you to Island Market for sponsoring a back to school, school supply drive and to our community for donating! Earlier last week, Island
Spirit Eagle Art at WaFed to Benefit Animal Protection Society
-- from Spirit Eagle -- Spirit Eagle is hosting an Art Show to benefit the Orcas Animal Protection Society during the month of September at Washington Federal Bank. Spirit Eagle is a Painter in oils
Join Orcas Peace Chorus this Fall
-- from Sharon Abreu -- The new Orcas Peace Chorus will have its first gathering on Monday, Sept. 24 from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall, 242 Main Street in Eastsound! Led by
Port of Orcas Master Plan Ready for Take-off
--by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The monthly meeting of the Port of Orcas took place on Thursday, September 12, and all commissioners were present for the first time in some months. Following perfunctory
New X-Ray Protocol for UW Medicine Orcas Island Clinic
-- from Anne Presson (OIHCD Superintendent)-- The Orcas Island Health Care District’s (OIHCD) focus is to enable access to affordable, high-quality primary and acute health care. As part of their due diligence, the Board went
Gov. Inslee Announces Support for Debra Lekanoff in 40th Legislative District
-- from Vote Debra Lekanoff -- Debra Lekanoff with Governor Inslee [On Sept. 14, Washington's Governor Jay Inslee endorsed Debra Lekanoff for the Washington House of Representatives 40th Legislative District seat. “Debra and
Ferry Cancellations and Changes
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Sunday, Sept. 16 at 7 a.m. The Anacortes 6:25 a.m. and the Friday Harbor 8:05 a.m. departures are cancelled due to a problem with the vessel drive motor. Vessel
Public Invited to Become a First Detector and Report Invasive Species
-- from Justin Bush of the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office -- Invasive species app The free app enables anyone to report a plant or animal by collecting photographs, geographic coordinates, and
State Park Admission Free on Sept. 22
-- from Washington State Parks and Recreation -- Saturday, Sept. 22, marks the 25th anniversary of National Public Lands Day. Washington State Parks invites the public to visit a state park for free on this
Guest Opinion: Help Pass I-1631 for Clean Air, Water and Energy
-- from Sharon Abreu -- 1631 is a vibrant example of unions and environmentalists working together on solutions to one of our most critical and time-sensitive challenges. For a JUST TRANSITION off fossil fuels to
New Open Mic at the Grange
Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7:30pm at he Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- Open Mic this Tuesday There's a new open mic in town! The Orcas Island Grange will be hosting a monthly
The Woman As Visionary and Creator
Opening Sept. 15 in Friday Harbor -- from the San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The three innovative and insightful artists opening at the San Juan Islands of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor take
J50 – Missing Southern Resident Killer Whale is Presumed Dead
-- from the Center for Whale Research -- J50 is missing and now presumed dead. Her last known sighting was Friday, September 7 by our colleagues at NOAA, SeaDoc, and others. The Center for Whale
