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
Local Photographers to Exhibit at Senior Center
— from Dave Kosiur — For all of September, the walls of the Lundeen Room at the Orcas Senior Center will be treated to a fabulous exhibit of photographic work by a group of professional
Letter to the Editor: Join in Attending Killer Whale Recovery Meeting
-- from Sharon Abreu -- Hi Folks - There's going to be a bus organized by the Friends of the San Juans from the Anacortes ferry terminal to the Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) Recovery
Air Quality Alert Extended Until Noon Thursday
An Air Quality Alert for smoke was issued by the following agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology Northwest Clean Air Agency Olympic Region Clean Air Agency Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Southwest Clean Air Agency
Ranker: Orca Extinction is Not an Option
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- Like you, I was deeply saddened watching Tahlequah’s display of grief as she pushed her dead calf for days. Thousands of you have contacted me with your grave concerns
Ferry Alert:Hyak Down; Sailings Cancelled/Added
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATED POST: August 22, 5:52 p.m. On August 22, the M/V Hyak was removed from service for urgent motor repairs. The M/V Chelan will replace the Hyak on domestic
OPAL Fundraising: a Conversation with Senator Cantwell
-- by Margie Doyle -- U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (fourth from right) is flanked by OPAL staff, members and other community members concerned with affordable housing at a meeting in Eastsound on Friday, Aug.
School Board Meeting in Regular Session
Thursday, August 23, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School Board -- Orcas Island School Board announces the following agenda for a regularly scheduled meeting in Thursday, August 23, at 5 p.m.
Sheila Gaquin’s Art Quilts at Community Art Show
Friday, September 7, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathleen Youngren -- Sheila Gaquin will present a short program at the Opening Reception Friday, Sept 7, 5:30 to 7:00, Sheila’s talk and Q&A
Learn One of the Hottest New Ways to Show Art
Sunday, August 26, 1 - 5 p.m., San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- This special workshop is for any one who wants to
San Juan County Burn Ban in Effect
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County: A Burn Ban will begin Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at noon. Elevated temperatures for extended periods and our lack of precipitation has created a high
San Juan Island National Historical Park Issues Fire Restrictions
-- from San Juan Island National Historical Park -- Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger on San Juan Island, Superintendent Elexis Fredy has announced fire restrictions in San Juan Island National Historical
Letter to Editor | Gratitude to First Responders
-- from Virginia Erhardt -- On Thursday evening, as I was driving home from the ferry, I began to experience extreme tightness and pain in my chest as well as nausea. It was a totally
Locum Physician Joins Orcas Family Health for September
-- from Orcas Family Health Center -- David Shinstrom, M.D. and the staff of Orcas Family Health Center are excited to announce that Lauren Sonderegger, M.D will be joining their practice as a locum physician
Martin Lund Opens the World of Jazz at Orcas Center
-- from Jim Connell -- Martin Lund, founder of the Orcas Island Jazz Festival, comes to Orcas Center on Labor Day weekend Martin Lund’s 4th annual Orcas Island Jazz Festival will light up
Interactive Map Shows Obesity, Drinking Rates for U.S. Counties
-- from KOMO News -- This interactive map shows the obesity and alcohol drinking rates of every county in America, with men topping both categories in overwhelming amounts. If you hover over each county, you’ll
A Vigil for the Whales and Wake for Tahlequah’s Baby
Sunday, August 26, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Eastsound Waterfront Park -- from Gretchen Krampf -- This gathering, a Sister Vigil with Lopez Islanders, is to mourn the loss of another Orca whale calf and acknowledge the
