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
Library July Art Show to Feature Cedar, Bark Sculptures
Tuesday, July 10 at 2:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Nita Couchman for Orcas Library -- The cedar and bark sculptural animals and illustrations of Rivkah Sweedler and Walter Barkas will be on display at
Islanders Gather to Express Outrage as Part of National Protest
-- from Marc Cohen -- [metaslider id="61030"] Over 100 people gathered together on the Eastsound Village Green to celebrate the hoped for reunification of families separated under the Trump administration's “zero tolerance” immigration policy, and
Health Department Issues Chicken Pox Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Eleven cases of Varicella, or “chicken pox,” have now been confirmed in the Orcas Island community. None of the cases have been hospitalized. The best way to protect
Local Rally Tomorrow Because Families Belong Together
Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m., Village Green -- from Eleanor Hoague -- Gather at the Green tomorrow, Saturday, June 30 at 10 a.m., to rally in support of FAMILIES BELONG TOGETHER gatherings across the country.
County Courts Celebrate Family Reunification
-- from Jane Severin, Court Administrator -- San Juan County Superior Court and Juvenile Court Services celebrated family reunification and our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Commemorating parents who have worked hard to
American Legion Pig Roast
--- from Roland Hachee for the American Legion post 93 -- On Sunday, July 1, the American Legion Post family will prepare a Pig Roast Dinner from 5 to 7 p..m. The event is the
Dr. Bailey Leaves Legacy in Departing Orcas
-- from Hilary Canty -- We all strive to leave a place a little better than we found it. As Dr. Steve and Rita Bailey prepare to leave Orcas for the next chapters in their
It’s ‘Join in July’ Time at Orcas Food Co-op
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Four years ago, in 2014, the Orcas Food Cooperative opened its doors because the Orcas Island community wanted a co-op. We have become a leader in
Letter to Editor | Thanks for What the Health Success
-- from Lydia Miller -- The Film and Food Event at Seaview on June 21 was a great success! Over 100 attendees watched the inspiring documentary What The Health and were treated to a free
Island-style Reality Check: New School Teacher Needs a House
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Bill Alsdurf, a new 3/4 multiage teacher at Orcas Island School District, is moving to the island from Bend, Oregon at the end of July and is looking
One Performer, Six Guitars to Hit Center Stage
Friday, June 29, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Laura Kussman for Orcas Center -- One performer, six guitar styles. Six Guitars, a performance by Chase Padgett, comes to the Orcas Center on Center Stage Friday,
School Board Schedules Regular Meeting
Thursday, June 28, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- Orcas Island School Board will conduct a regular meeting on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 5 p.m. in the Orcas
Letter to Editor | Overwhelmed, and Full of Gratitude
-- from Michell Marshall -- On Saturday night, June 23, Woman in the Woods Productions brought “Blackbird, Fly” to the main stage at Orcas Center. Those fortunate enough to have scored tickets (the show sold
Family Medicine Doc Joins PeaceHealth Medical Group
-- from Hilary Andrade for PeaceHealth -- Ruth Fothergill, MD, has joined PeaceHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. She provides clinical care to patients of all ages, as well as care
Looking Forward to County Fair Food?
-- from Brad Fincher for San Juan County Fair -- The 2018 San Juan County Fair is fast approaching! Different people associate different things with the Fair. For some it is the carnival. For others it
Navy Announces EIS Preferred Alternative for Growler Operations at NAS Whidbey
-- from Mike Welding for Whidbey Naval Air Station -- The Navy has identified a preferred alternative in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) analyzing EA-18G Growler operations at NAS Whidbey Island and Outlying Landing
