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
Literary Arts at Orcas Center this April
-- from Kathy Youngren -- The Orcas Center is excited to host and partner with the first annual Orcas Island Lit Fest April 13-15, 2018. The Center will be the main venue for most of
Orcas Mom in Labor Goes to Fire Station…
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire and Rescue -- Paramedic Nick Kiniski received an early morning wake up call early Thursday morning, March 1. At approximately 2 a.m., he received a call from an
Introducing the New Indian Island Youth Steward
-- from Russel Barsh for Kwiaht -- Alyssa Johns (r), new Indian Island youth steward. Alyssa Johns is this year’s winner of the Robyn Lowe youth stewardship award for Indian Island. A junior
Annual MAG Concert Upcoming
Sunday, March 4, 3 p.m., Old School Gym -- from Sharon Ho for Music Advocacy Group -- This Sunday, March 4, a grand Orcas Island music tradition returns with fresh notes to welcome Spring. More than
Orcas Center Announces Resignation of Executive Director
-- from Tom Fiscus for Orcas Center Board of Directors -- The Board of Trustees of Orcas Center announced today that Brian Kemp has elected not to renew his second-year option as Executive Director, and
Author to Donate Book Proceeds to Art for Orcas Kids
-- from Janet Brownell -- Hello!! I’m so glad you’re alive!!! Now lean in really, really close… Because I’ve got a secret to tell you. So begins Robert Kerstetter’s enchanting tale, “The Invisible Cloud of
County, State, Federal Study Shows Visitors’ Preferences
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- How many people visit the San Juan Islands each year? Why do they come? Where do they go, and what do they do? These were among the
Pre-order Native Plants Before March 12
-- from Mo Sloane for San Juans Conservation District -- This year’s selections include 18 species of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and perennials like the ever-popular Red Flowering Currant and Blue Elderberry. Natives supply important
Letter to Editor | Healthcare Coalition Role Clarified
-- from Dale Heisinger for Coalition for Orcas Healthcare -- When Island Hospital departed Orcas Island, a coalition of citizen volunteers organized an election to allow voters to establish a Public Hospital District (PHD). The goal
Island Aerial Acrobatics “Connected” Coming to Orcas Center
-- from Maria Bullock -- On March 30th & 31st, the final Island Aerial Acrobatics performance, called “Connected,” is scheduled at the Orcas Center. Community support is needed to make this performance a reality. The
Guest Column: Groups Appeal Anacortes Petrochemical Expansion
-- from Alex Ramel of Stand.earth -- A December 2013 view of the Tesoro refinery across Fidalgo Bay from March Point. (Photo by Dana via Creative Commons License) On Tuesday, February 27, the
Legislature Votes to Protect Net Neutrality
-- from Dave Pringle for Senate Democratic Communications -- "Corporations should not control how Washingtonians use the internet or what information they seek. We value free and open access to information," said Sen. Kevin Ranker,
TechTalk: Use Unique Passwords
-- from Lisa Steckley for 376Tech.com -- One for One Don’t re-use passwords. Rule number 2 to keep the data doors locked. Why? The bad guys know we have a bad habit of re-using passwords.
Celebrating Scott Gianola’s Life
Sunday, March 4 at 1 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall -- from Andrea Cohen -- Scott Gianola -- a celebration of his life will take place at Odd Fellows Hall on Sunday March 4
Candidates Speak Out at Public Hospital District Town Hall
--by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Candidates in the election for Public Hospital District Commissioners, from left, Patty Miller, Richard Fralick, Leif, Art Lange, Diane Boteler, Bill Bangs. Candidates John Dann, Pegi Groundwater
School Board Will Hold Special Meeting
Thursday, March 1, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- Notice of a Special (Monthly) Meeting Thursday, March 1, 2018 AGENDA 5:00PM CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING- School Library
