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
State Asks Navy for Health Impact Assessment on Jet Noise
-- from Maryon Attwood, Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- As a result of Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve’s (COER’s) complaint actions, noise as a public health issue, has moved up on state priorities for protecting and
Community Contributions Prove School Music Matters
-- from Catherine Pederson, Music Advocacy Group -- YES! SCHOOL MUSIC DOES MATTER – to the over 100 members of our community who responded to the Music Advocacy Group 20th Anniversary School Benefit Concert fund raising
Inslee Says Trump Budget “Incredibly Harmful” to State and Local Governments
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- President Trump today released a federal budget proposal that would make significant cuts in state and local government programs, including education, environmental protection, health care and many other critical
Senator Ranker to Discuss New State Budget
Friday, March 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jeanne McPherson -- State Senator Kevin Ranker will visit the Orcas Rotary on Friday, Mar. 24 in a meeting open to the public. Ranker will
NextGeneration Will Explain Dangers of Texting and Driving
-- from Paris Wilson, NextGeneration Public Relations -- Texting and driving is one of the most dangerous things you can do. It puts you and other drivers on the road at risk to accidents, injuries,
Free “Adults in Transition” Course Being Offered
Monday, March 20 - Friday, April 7, 8:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Skagit Valley College -- from Cathy Degnan -- The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College is offering a “Adults in Transition” course
“Spamalot” Performance Rocks Orcas Center
-- a review by Lin McNulty -- No matter how long a play is in rehearsals, no matter the months that go into planning, there is one element that remains an unknown until opening night:
Crow Valley String Band and BroGrass Play White Horse on St. Patrick’s Day
Friday, March 17, 7 - 10 p.m., White Horse Pub -- from Jim Litch -- Come celebrate St Patrick’s Day with live Irish music by the Crow Valley String Band and BroGrass on Friday March
County Seeks Consultants to Assist with Comp Plan Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County is seeking RFPs from qualified consultants to work on aspects of the SJC Comprehensive Plan Update. Proposals are encouraged from consulting firms with expertise in
St. Patrick’s Day: Shoor, ‘Tis Like a Morn in Spring
Friday, March 17, 11:30 a.m., Island Market Lot -- from Tony Lee -- Every year, for 17 years, the Irish, those who wish they were Irish, and those who are grateful they are not Irish
UPDATED: Eastsound Vision 2035 Released for Community Input
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- Beginning on Jan. 7, 34 Orcas Island residents entered into a consensus building process to craft a Vision Statement for Eastsound in 2035. The group’s work was done under the auspices
Food Coop Hosts Vegan Tasting Event
Thursday, March 23, 11:00 a.m., Orcas Food Coop Upstairs — from Lili Hein — In cooperation with the Orcas Food Coop, there will be a vegan tasting event on Thursday, Mar. 23 at 11 a.m.
School Calendar Updated Because of Snow Days
-- from Cathy Ferran -- The 2016-17 School Calendar has been updated. Days were added to make up for the "Snow Days" in February of this year and to abide by WA State laws. So, the
Investment Researcher Relocates to Orcas
-- from Paula Treneer -- Paula Treneer, hailing originally from Seattle, has recently re-located from Paris, France to Orcas Island, following a 35+ year financial career, which took her from Boston to Manhattan and the
Letter to Editor | Stay Engaged for Future of Eastsound
-- from Jim Jonassen -- As many islanders are now aware, a process to update the County’s Comprehensive Plan is underway, and a part of that is the update of the Eastsound Sub Area Plan, which
We Have a Trump Island? And It’s For Sale?
-- from Seattle Refined -- You guys, this is not a drill. First of all, it kind of boggles the mind that this is the second island that is for sale in the Puget Sound
