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
Poetry From an Island Visitor
There is a Land Far Away -- by Ian Clarke -- There is a land far away Way over a storm tossed ocean Islands set in a silver sea Where the Orcas and humpbacks play
Actors Theater in Readers Theater Performance at Grange
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, August 3 - 5, 7:30 p.m, Orcas Grange -- from Melinda Milligan for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- Looking for a fun evening with friends, family, and maybe those out-of-town summer
Eastsound Planning Review Agenda
-- from Colin Maycock, San Juan County Planner -- The agenda for the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) monthly meeting calls for: 3:20 pm Rick Hughes County Update 3:30 pm Public Access/Comment #1 (15 min)
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
Wednesday, August 8, 2018, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station #24 -- from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- Deer Harbor Pan Review Committee will meet in regular session on Wednesday, August
East Coast Swing Dance Class
Monday, August 6, 7 - 9 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- We will be holding our August Dance Class on Monday, August 6, at the Odd Fellows Hall, from 7 to 9 p.m. Our
Citizens Forum: Let’s Talk About Airport Expansion
Wednesday, August 1, 5:15 p.m., at Odd Fellows Hall -- from Susan Malins -- An Orcas Citizens Forum on the subject of airport expansion is scheduled for one hour this Wednesday, August 1, at 5:15 pm sharp at
School Board Reviews Chicken Pox, Math Curriculum and Budget in Regular Meeting
-- by Leif, Orcas Issues reporter-- In the first of four reports to the Orcas Island Public School Board on Thursday, July 26th, San Juan County Health & Community Services Director Mark Tompkins and Community
Revised Decision in Grellet-Tinner/Parker Case
-- from Randall Gaylord, San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney/Coroner Today [July 27], Judge Andrew issued a new decision in the case of former high school teacher Gerald Grellet Tinner against former Detective Stephen Parker. On
What We Talk About When We Talk with Rick Hughes
-- by Margie Doyle -- When Rick Hughes first became County Councilman, he held office hours every Friday at the Senior Center for people to drop in and talk to him. But that rarely happened.
No Time Limits on Political Signs, Council Decides
-- by Margie Doyle -- Nothing is simple or straightforward in today's world as the joint County Planning Commission/Council meeting proved out last Friday, July 20. What Makes a Sign Political? Which Logs are OK
New Ferry Suquamish Joins State Fleet
-- from Washington State Ferries -- A new vessel has joined the state ferry fleet. On Thursday, July 26, Washington State Ferries officially accepted the Suquamish from ship builder Vigor. The Suquamish is scheduled to
Orkila Offers Another Community Zip Day (Updated)
Saturday, July 28, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Alli Cobb for Camp Orkila -- YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft
Con’s Pit Stop is Back!
-- by Margie Doyle-- Village Stop, soon to be called Con's Pit Stop again Marlace and Rick Hughes, operators of Ray's Pharmacy and Templin Square, have assumed operations of Eastsound village's convenience store,
Guest Editorial: Critical Questions about the Port Master Plan
-- by Susan Malins -- Dear Neighbors; Many of us feel especially protective these days of Orcas Island’s nature and culture, as we should. Critical Areas Best Management Practices state that protection is foremost; second
County Fair Works Toward Sustainable, Recyclable, Compostable Fair
-- from Brad Fincher for San Juan County Parks & Fair -- The San Juan County Fair is the largest community event of the year. Always in the third week of August, we consistently have over
Join The Cultural Arts Community Conversation On Orcas Island
-- from Orcas Arts Vision Committee -- Over the past 20 years, our beautiful island community has seen a flourish of cultural arts and creativity. The Chamber Music Festival has set the standard of ‘quality
