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
Larsen Votes Against Defense Policy Bill
"This bill makes the wrong choices" -- from the office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act of 2017, the country’s
Superintendent Eric Webb to Speak to Sunrise Volunteers
Friday, May 20 at 7 a.m. a The Skillet -- from Chris White for the Orcas Lions -- Notice to all Sunrise Volunteers and community members: Mr. Eric Webb, Orcas Island School District Superintendent, will
Kindergarten Bus and School Preview
Tuesday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to noon --from the Orcas Community Resource Center -- Kindergarten teachers help students board the school bus All Kindergarten-bound children will have the opportunity to ride to
Land Bank Welcomes New Commissioner, Marlis Sandwith
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- The San Juan County Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Marlis Sandwith of Orcas Island to serve as a Land Bank Commissioner, effective immediately. Marlis
Artsmith Residency Now Offers $50 Travel Stipend
-- from Jill McCabe Johnson -- Beginning in 2017, each artist selected for Artsmith's annual artist residency on Orcas island will receive a $50 honorarium to help offset travel costs. The next residency takes place
Savory Student Chef Success
2016 Student chef contestants: Kashi Campbell, Theo Vaccarella, Tayla Malo, Alecia Talbot, Makena and Shay Silva -- from Ashley Randall -- On the morning of May 14, six middle school students arrived in
Islanders Take Part in “Break Free” Advocacy
The "Break Free" gathering at Indigenous Day of Action -- by Margie Doyle, updated at 9 p.m. -- [metaslider id=43860] (all photos by Sharon Abreu) Over three dozen regional organizations participated in a
Summer Fun at Montessori School
-- from Teresa Chocano, Director, Orcas Montessori School -- This summer the Orcas Montessori School will be offering a month long summer program for children 3-7 from July 5-28. We will meet Monday through Thursday
Museum Opens History of Orcas Aviation Exhibit
-- by Margie Doyle -- Trudy Irwin, machinist's mate at Glenview Naval Air station, private pilot, and island potter Roy Franklin, with the early aviators' signature leather jacket and helmet and silk
Boat Safety Weekend Coming
-- from Tom Tillman -- The San Juan Island Recreational Boating Safety Group, along with West Sound Marina and the Port of Friday Harbor, will be sponsoring the third annual Boat Safely Fair this next
Library Board to Discuss Bids for Expansion
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library -- The Orcas Island Public Library Board will hold a special meeting to discuss its current building project, including bids from contractors and related topics. The
Council and Planning Commission to Hold Comprehensive Plan Hearing
Friday, May 20, at 9 a.m. at San Juan Fire Station in Friday Harbor -- from Ingrid Gabriel, Council Clerk -- The County Council and Planning Commission will hold a special meeting for a Workshop/Public
FH Student Selected to Explore the Ocean Aboard Nautilus
Educators and students participate in groundbreaking STEM initiative exploring deep-sea biology, geology, and archaeology in the Eastern Pacific -- from Anita Orne -- Kendra Clifton-Pew from Friday Harbor High School has been selected as a
Docents Needed at The Whale Museum
-- from Rebekah Cousins, Whale Museum -- The season is upon us! The Whale Museum needs volunteer docents to assist with tours and exhibit hall oversight. Volunteers are an integral part of providing quality educational experiences.
Milene Henley is State Auditor of the Year
Milene Henley -- from San Juan County -- Congratulations to San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley, who received the honor of "County Auditor of the Year" at the Washington State Association of County
Kindergarteners Incoming — Special Dinner
Wednesday, May 18, Dinner at 5:30 or 6 at Senior Center -- from the Orcas Community Resource Center -- Is your child headed off to kindergarten this fall? Join us for this FREE Kindergarten Transition
