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
Letter to Editor: Big Thanks for Park / Rec Funding
-- from Marcia West -- Asking voters to voluntarily raise their taxes is stressful for everyone. You, and the commissioners asking you to approve the levy, are property owners and we are well aware that a
Orcas Island Rowing Looks Forward to a Strong Spring Season: Join Them!
-- by Martin Taylor -- Tina showing them the right way to row. Orcas Island Rowing team has already been working out in the pre-dawn, pre-season. The high school and middle school kids
Our Representatives Report: Senate Passes Education Bill, BUT…
-- from Rick Manugian, Senator Ranker's Office -- Sen. Kevin Ranker speaking Tuesday on the Senate floor. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued the following statement today following the passage of Senate Bill
Does Football Have a Future on Orcas?
Wednesday, February 24, 5 p.m., OHS Cafeteria -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt, Program Coordinator, OPR -- Many Islanders with youth in our Park and Rec and School programs have recently received a survey to complete regarding your
Sunrise Volunteers to Hear from Lahari Director
-- from Chris White -- Dennis King, Director of Lahari Sunrise Volunteers, and those who would like to join the all-volunteer, no-commitment group, are invited to the upcoming sunrise breakfast 7 AM this
Turning 65? Welcome to Medicare
Thursday, February 18, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65 means that you are now eligible for health coverage through Medicare - the government funded insurance program available to people age 65
Rock Island Pitches Fiber Optics to Eastsound Business Core
-- by Margie Doyle -- Dan Burke, Rock Island Communication's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, announced to Eastsound Property owners a plan earlier this month, "to bring fiber optic Internet to downtown Eastsound...to get
Guest Column: Primaries and Caucuses in 2016
-- from F. Milene Henley, Auditor, San Juan County -- - The first in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers
County Fair Wants You On Stage
-- from Ashley King -- Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, the San Juan County Fair is now accepting applications from local artists and performers for the 2016 Fair! The Fair is proud to feature
Hearts and Hands Receives United Way Grant
-- from Didier Gincig, Coordinator, Hearts and Hands -- As the coordinator of Hearts and Hands, I was thrilled when our grant application with United Way of San Juan County was approved. Our ability to coordinate
MaurineTalksBooks: Black Lives Matter
-- from Maurine Barnett, MaurineTalksBooks.com -- Growing up in a small, WASPy town, I had no idea of what slavery was, and what black lives were like until I read Uncle Tom’s Cabin in sixth grade. It
Sports Report: Viking Men Defeat Concrete, Face LaConner
-- by Ed Sutton -- Saturday, the Orcas Island Men's basketball team traveled to Sedro Wooley, following the Lady Vikings who had played the previous day in the first round of the 2016 State playoffs.
What Do You Want to Know? ORS Publishes a “FAQ”
-- from Pete Moe -- Three years ago, on Tuesday February 9, 2013 a massive fire consumed The Exchange. In memory of that event, the Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) board has decided to update the community
Letter to Editor: Orcas Center Production Amazing
-- from Juliana Schallhorn and Philip Keene -- On Thursday, January 29, we were fortunate to find ourselves at the performance of Deborah Sparks' production of The Transylvania Express'O. Wow!! What an amazing evening featuring
Montessori Students Warm the Heart
-- by Margie Doyle -- The kids at Montessori warm up winter with their annual tea Orcas Montessori School hosted its annual Mid-winter Valentine Tea last week, entertaining parents, siblings and other guests
Sheriff’s Office: $2,500 Reward for Suspect in Threat Incidents
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On February 9, 2016, Deputies from the Sheriff's Office were called to investigate a home invasion to an Orcas residence during the early morning hours. The unknown male suspect entered the
