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
Inslee Statement on Federal Efforts to Restrict Women’s Access to Birth Control
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today made a statement regarding the Trump Administration’s move to eliminate the Affordable Care Act’s requirement for health insurers to provide free birth
Letter to Editor | Thank You, Orcas Island Community
-- from Randy Martin, Director, San Juan Center / Skagit Valley College -- Thank you to the Orcas Island Community on behalf of Skagit Valley College. Our late summer survey has provided bountiful and detailed
October is National Co-op Month!
-- from Krista Bouchey for OPALCO -- Co-ops in the San Juan Islands are teaming up to celebrate National Co-op month. OPALCO, San Juan Island Food Co-op and Orcas Food Co-op are all hosting member
Cancer Survivorship Group To Meet
Thursday, October 12, 5 p.m., Community Church Fireside Room -- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group wants everyone to remember that together we can fan the flames of hope. The research shows that
Letter to the Editor: Blessed by Folks Who Care
-- by Jo Holland -- I am the Mom of the hiker that went off trail whilst trying to find her dog Bowser yesterday. When I recieved a call from my daughter, Keda, saying she
Ferry Alert: Extra Sailings to Orcas Oct. 5 & Oct. 7
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Washington State Ferries has added extra sailings from Anacortes to Orcas at 1:55 p.m. on Thurs 10/5 and Sat 10/7. The 1:55 p.m. sailing normally only departs on
Business Spotlight | Novel Lab Offers Novel Writing Course to Local Authors
-- by Lin McNulty -- Clients and editors describe Ayn and Sam Gailey, curators of Novel Lab, as "Book Whisperers" whenever they coach writers. Their most recent work for HarperCollins and legendary Mets and Phillies
Key Permit Denied for Longview Coal Terminal Project
-- from the Washington State Department of Ecology -- The Washington Department of Ecology has denied a water quality permit sought by Millennium Bulk Terminals to construct and operate the largest coal export terminal in
Solo Kayak Voyage Described at Darvill’s
Tuesday, October 10 at 6 p.m. -- from Jenny Pederson of Darvill's Bookstore-- "Paddling with Spirits" author to speak at Darvill's of her kayaking adventure Irene Skyriver joins us to talk about her
School Board Meeting: News from the Numbers
-- by Margie Doyle -- Enrollment, staffing and generous donations dominated the September Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting last week. With board members Tony Ghazel and Chris Sutton absent, the board and public
OIFR Wraps up Eight Hour Rescue
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire and Rescue -- Crews from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue units have been on scene since approximately 10 a.m. for a stranded hiker in the Northwest corner of
County Republicans Host Discussion on Hirst Decision
Saturday, October 7, 12:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter for San Juan Republicans -- In October 2016, a Washington State Supreme Court decision changed how counties decide to approve or deny building
How Do You See Eastsound in 2036?
-- from Jeff Otis -- CLICK FOR FULL IMAGE A History of Eastsound Visioning: In January and February of 2017, looking ahead to the updating of the County’s Comprehensive Plan, the Eastsound Planning
Master Sculptor to Present Class at SJIMA
October 7, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Master sculptor, Michael Peterson, is presenting a class on October 7
Eastsound Planning to Dig Deep into Comp Plan
Thursday, Oct. 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) is scheduled to devote half its time its Comprehensive Plan Recommendations. Approval
Hearing Examiner Denies Propane Storage Permit
-- by Margie Doyle -- San Juan County Hearing Examiner has decided to deny the Conditional Use Permit requested by Inter-Island Propane to install a 30,000 gallon propane tank and distribution center at the corner
