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
The Whale Museum to Hold Volunteer Open House Events
--from Tracie Merrill for the Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is holding a series of open houses for anyone interested in volunteering with TWM’s Education Department. The open house events will be held on
Tax Roll Completed: Property Tax Notices Out Soon
-- from Rhonda Pederson, San Juan County Treasurer -- I, Rhonda Pederson, am providing notification that the 2018 tax roll has been completed. All real and personal property taxes and assessments are due and payable
Town Hall Meeting Will Address Public Hospital District, What it Might Cost
Wednesday, January 24, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Alison Shaw for Coalition for Orcas Health Care -- The Coalition for Orcas Health Care is pleased to announce its third Town Hall
Gov. Inslee to Attend World Economic Forum Meeting in Davos
-- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee will promote Washington’s talented workforce and speak about state efforts on the innovation economy and climate change at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF)
U.S. Rep. Larsen Votes Against Federal Continuing Resolution
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after voting against the fifth short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) of the 2018 budget year in the House of Representatives: “I voted no on today’s Continuing Resolution because
Kudos to Orcas Island Public School Teachers
-- from Cathy Ferran for the Orcas Island School District -- Pictured from left to right are: Kim Freeman, Kristee Rajczi, Martha Inch, Lorena Stankevich, Paula Towne, and Pamela Wright As we head
In Memoriam | Francis Racey
-- Submitted by Dennis King - Executive Director, Lahari-- Photo by Noah Racey Francis Racey, the inspiration and energy of the Lahari Hospice and Respite Care Center and Lahari Volunteer Hospice, has passed.
Orcas Observes Women’s Protest March
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas women lead the Jan. 20 protest march, joined by millions around the world Blustery January weather did not dampen the enthusiasm of participants in the Orcas Women's
Tosca Triumphs with Electric Duets at Orcas Center
Sunday, January 28, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s new production of Puccini’s Tosca streaming Live in HD on Sunday, January 28
Senate Democrats Pass Bills Supporting LGBTQ Children
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- [Yesterday, January 19] the Senate passed two important bills protecting LGBTQ children: SB 5722, banning conversion therapy for children, and SB 5766, preventing bullying in schools. "I am
NT Live’s Young Marx ‘Racy, Witty, Vivid’ on Screen at Orcas Center
Thursday, January 25, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Young Marx, broadcast live from London’s newest venue the Bridge Theatre streams live to the
Bolshoi Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet Coming to Orcas Center
Sunday, January 21, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Bolshoi Ballet present Sergei Prokofiev's ballet Romeo and Juliet staged by famous choreographer Alexei Ratmansky. Ratmansky stages the company’s premiere
Legislature Passes Capital Budget
Last night, Jan. 18, the Washington State Senate passed a capital budget to put people to work and invest in our communities. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement after the Senate passed the
EDC Offers Free Healthy Desk Workshop
Wednesday, January 24, 10 - 11 a.m., Heritage Bank -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Working an office job can be hard on healthy bodies; learn how business owners and employees can
Salish Sea Early Music Festival Announces 2018 Programs
Opening Concert: Saturday, January 27, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohen -- Treble Viol, Baroque Guitar & Flute, the opening performance among seven in the 2018 Salish Sea Early Music Festival,
News from Hughes: Looking Ahead
-- by Margie Doyle -- Despite appearances, Southern Resident Killer Whales are starving due to lack of Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy Dave Eliff In recent days County Councilman Rick Hughes from Orcas Island
