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
Guest Column: Changes at the Community Church
-- from Pastor Dick Staub -- Orcas Island Community Church Pastors Dick Staub and Brian Moss Despite recent health setbacks for Pastor Dick Staub, great things are happening at the community church! For
Peace Island Medical Center to Offer Well-child Checks and Sports Physicals
Wednesday, August 7 - Friday August 25, Call for appointment -- from Hilary Andrade for PeaceHealth -- To ensure students get a healthy start to their school year, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is offering
The Whale Museum Readies Final Summer Pod Nod
Friday, August 25, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m., The Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The final Pod Nod overnight marine adventure at The Whale Museum is on Friday, August 25.
School Board Grapples with Budget Issues
-- by Ayn Gailey -- The regular School Board Meeting held on Thursday, July 27 covered diverse ground to help school staff prepare for the upcoming school year and pass an Orcas Island School District
What The New Exchange Wants (And Doesn’t Want) From Your Storage Unit
-- from Pete Moe for Orcas Recycling Services -- Back in the good old days. Photo by Ron Glassett With the new Exchange reuse facility on schedule to open this fall, Orcas Recycling
Letter to the Editor: Rental Housing at Risk Due to Legislature’s Failure to Adopt Capital Budget
-- from Lisa Byers, Executive Director, OPAL Community Land Trust -- The Washington State legislature adjourned last week without adopting a capital budget. There is no timeline for the legislature to reconvene. That means there
From Tomorrow On, Always Dial Ten Digits
-- from Washington State Ferries -- [Previous story on Orcas Issues] Please be advised that starting Saturday, July 29, callers in the 360, 206, 425 and 253 area codes will be required to dial the area
Orcas Women’s Coalition Moves Immigration Initiative Forward
-- from the Orcas Women's Coalition -- The OWC-IRG Immigration Initiative qualified for the November ballot with overwhelming numbers because you wanted to make a difference and it worked. A small but mighty coalition of
Letter to Editor | Special Thanks for Sunday Music on the Green
-- from Kathryn Hansen for San Juan County Parks -- The San Juan County Parks & Recreation Commission and Parks Department staff commend Leslie Seaman for her 18 years of dedication to bringing delightful music to
Your San Juan County Fair: Facts, History, Trivia, and Funding
-- from Barbara Bevens for The San Juan County Fair Board -- Did you know that the San Juan County Fair is self-supporting? Indeed, it is the only county entity that is. Funding sources are
WSF Adds a Ferry to San Juans Route
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Beginning Saturday, July 29, M/V Chelan will join the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney route as the international vessel. M/V Hyak, M/V Samish, M/V Elwha, and M/V Tillikum will serve the
San Juan County Fair Announces Music & Entertainment Line-up
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Fair -- Dylan Clifthorne. Photo by Ashley King The San Juan County Fair is beginning to release its 2017 entertainment line-up. Music headliners are Kuinka
Flotsam & Jetsam | Distracted Driving on Horseshoe Highway
— a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin — It would be a relief if Washington State motorists heralded the recent distracted driving legislation as a boon to automotive centeredness, to a renewed focus on
Inslee Releases Statement on Trump Transgender Edict
-- from Tara Lee for Governor Inslee's Office -- "Washington is home to one of the nation’s largest active duty military populations with more than 100,000 active duty men, women and civilians working at our
This Month’s Art Walk Includes an After Party
Thursday, July 27, 5 p.m., Eastsound. After Party 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Michele Wiley -- Three Thursdays during the summer, (next Art Walk 7/27) enjoy a leisurely stroll on the streets of downtown
Fire on the Island Last Night – UPDATED Story
-- from Marla Johns, Public Information Officer, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- UPDATE: 3:30 p.m., July 25: Orcas Island Fire crews have been on scene of the Minnow Creek Fire since approximately 3 a.m. Crews
