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
Northwest Connoisseurs Embraces Island Roots with Brand New Look
-- from Northwest Connoisseurs -- Northwest Connoisseurs, Orcas Island’s first cannabis producer/processor, is launching a new, cohesive look for its brand. In October, they celebrated their 4 year anniversary and felt it’s time to mature
Agreement Closer Between UW, Health District
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- At their December 18 meeting, the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) and the UW Neighborhood Clinic (UWNC) got a step closer to agreeing on medical services
CenturyLink Loses 911 Capability Overnight
-- by Lin McNulty -- CenturyLink experienced outages with some 911 lines across the country on Thursday night and into Friday morning, affecting our San Juan County 911 service. Locally, 911 service was restored in
It’s Like Pulling Teeth – and Free
Monday, January 14, Dr. Triplett's Offce -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday January 14 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas, Shaw, and
Submissions Open for PlayFest 2019
-- from Aaimee Johnson for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- Calling all writers! PlayFest 2019 is in the works and you are invited to submit your short play for consideration in next year's culmination
Committee Helps Plan Transition for Montessori Classroom in 2019-2020
-- from Eric Webb for Orcas Island School District -- At the December 18 meeting of the Orcas Island School Board, the School District-appointed Montessori Steering Committee reported on its ongoing discussions and recommendations for
Hospital District Sets 2019 Meeting Schedule at Two Per Month
-- from Anne Presson for San Juan County Public Hospital District -- At their Regular Board meeting on Tuesday, the Commissioners of the OIHCD approved their 2019 Meetings Calendar. They also passed a Resolution to
Fire the Animal to Heat Up Random Howse for New Years Eve
Monday, December 31, doors open at 9, Random Howse -- from April Duke for Random Howse -- Orcas raised Brian Duke and his band mates from the greater Los Angeles area will be flying up
OICF Efforts Receive National Recognition
-- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) received great national recognition recently in an article focused on the Foundation’s support of affordable housing posted on Inside Philanthropy.
OPALCO Bills Going Up in January
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- When OPALCO members open their bills in January, they will be, on average, $9.50 higher. OPALCO is raising rates as a necessary part of providing power to our
The Holy Dark: Thoughts on the Winter Solstice
–by Margie Doyle, reprinted upon request — Going through these wild and windy and sad days, it can be harder than usual to bear the slings and arrows of daily fortune (or misfortune). We
Letter to Editor | Music Room To Be Constructed in 2019
At the school board meeting on Tuesday evening, December 18, board members decisively elected to construct the long-awaited Multi-purpose/Music Room, which was on the Alternate list of the recent re-bid for the 2017 Bond Construction.
Walk Out of Old Year, Into New at Emmanuel Labyrinth
Monday, December 31, 4 - 6 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Anita Holladay -- Emmanuel Episcopal Church will open its Parish Hall on Monday, December 31, from 4 until 6 p.m., for an indoor
School Approves Building of Music Room – Awards Construction Project
-- by Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Issues reporter -- The second opening of bids for the next phase of 2017 Bond and Levy Construction projects was the order of business in the first of two school
Guest Opinion | There Are How Many Vacation Rental Permits?
-- from Joe Symons -- I’m starting a series of commentaries on the future of our archipelago given that San Juan County (SJC) is crafting an update to its Comprehensive Plan as required by the
Community Long-Term Care Options Task Force Forming
-- from Community Long-Term Care Options Task Force -- To address the crisis created by the closure of the Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands, the Community Long-Term Options Task Force was created. Immediate
