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
Ranker: Up to Washington to Fight Climate Change
-- from Dave Pringle, State Senate Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the following statement following President Trump’s announcement that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord: "Today, the president
Larsen Statement on Trump’s Exit From Paris Climate Accord
-- from Douglas Wagoner, Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after President Trump announced America will exit the Paris climate accord – an agreement between 195 countries to
Award-winning Playwright to Read New Play
Sunday, June 11, 3 p.m., The Grange -- from Tish Knapp -- The reading of a new play written by John Maxwell, brother of Tish Knapp and Jen Macy will be performed at the Grange
“Pick Your Pleasure” with the Community Band
-- from Karen Key Speck for the Orcas Island Community Band -- "Pick Your Pleasure" is the title of the Orcas Island Community Band’s spring concert, Saturday, June 3 at Orcas Center, 7:30pm. The Band
Call for Artists: Design a License Plate for the San Juan Islands
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- The Terrestrial Managers Group and the Madrona Institute are kicking off their San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate Design Initiative with a contest. The initiative encourages the
Blood Donations Needed for Summer Months
Thursday, June 8, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jim Biddick -- Please join us on Thursday, Jun. 8, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station for our
Healthy Habits Club Forms on Orcas
Every Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Fisher Dickens -- Healthy Habits Club meets every Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Firehouse in Eastsound. Free. We are a group of
Democrats and Republicans Each Offer School Funding Plans
-- from Washington House Democrats -- Democrats and Republicans have endorsed competing plans to fund education and satisfy the state Supreme Court’s McCleary decision. Both sides agree additional revenue sources are needed to meet the
6th Graders to Join Middle School
Informational Meeting for parents on Wednesday, May 31 at 6 p.m. in the school library -- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island School District administration and teachers are excited at the prospect of the 6th
We Can Now Fly Direct to British Columbia From Friday Harbor
-- from Rick Hughes, County Council Member -- The governments of San Juan County, Town of Friday Harbor, Town of Sidney and Islands Trust (representing the Gulf Islands) meet annually to discuss issues of common
Who Wants to be in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?”
Friday, June 2, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, June 3, 2 - 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Didier Gincig -- Auditions for "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" will be held in the
Kwiáht BBQ Raises Critical Question
-- by Ayn Gailey -- Because we live on an island we should be just as serious about sustainable seafood as sustainable farming. This was one of the key takeaways from Kwiáht’s free Sustainable Seafood
In Memoriam | Marilyn Erly, 1934-2017
-- from John Erly -- Marilyn E. Erly passed away peacefully at Birchview Memory Care, Sedro Wooley, Washington on 24 Apr. 2017. She was born in Tacoma, Washington on 7 Jun. 1934. She grew up
School Board: Progress, Pro-Activity at the Fore
-- by Ayn Gailey -- Let’s face it, monthly Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meetings are not the hot ticket on the island. It’s normal to not see any citizens or parents even attend.
Just Transition: Intersection of Jobs and Environment
Wednesday, May 31, 6 p.m., San Juan Grange -- from Sharon Abreu for Irthlingz -- Just Transition is the path as yet untaken at the intersection of labor and environment. It’s a way to help
ORS Rounds Final Bend in Funding New Exchange Building
-- by Margie Doyle -- Pete Moe, left, and Tim Blanchard, right, discuss the latest stage of fundraising for The Exchange Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange (ORS) is oh-so-close to its fund-raising goal for
