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
The Texas floods were made worse by climate denialism
Elected officials must be held accountable, now and in the future, for the lives lost in disasters brought on by increasingly extreme weather ||| FROM MICHAEL BLOOMBERG at BLOOMBERG.COM ||| The tragic news out of
Heritage Apples and Wild Hybrids | A deep look at resilience through local food
What do forgotten orchards and wild-growing trees reveal about our island’s future? ||| FROM STEPHANIE PRIMA for SAN JUAN GRANGE ||| Botanist Madrona Murphy returns to the Grange to share discoveries from her work with
Free concert this Sunday | Rafe Pearlman and Friends
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Orcas Center is thrilled to announce a special performance featuring Rafe Pearlman & Friends alongside Micaela Kingslight on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM on the
Lori Fast works on display at Orcas Library
||| FROM ANDREA COHEN for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| July’s Library art exhibit is a tribute to Island artist Lori Fast, who passed away in December 2024 after a years-long battle with cancer. For years,
Have a garden question? Ask an Orcas Master Gardener
Now at the Market Garden Nursery ||| FROM JULIA TURNEY and JAY LUCAS for ORCAS MASTER GARDENERS ||| Do you have a question about your soil, have a problem with your fruit tree, or are
Fires reported to OIFR for first week of July 2025
||| FROM BEN LUNA for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| Between July 1 and July 4, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to five fire calls, including two structure fires in Olga. The first
Reports of ICE detaining male on San Juan
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE via FACEBOOK ||| Reports of ICE being present at the Sandpiper Apartments at 250 Tucker Ave this morning, detaining one individual, and taking them away started coming in
Noam Chomsky | How much time is left until the end of Trump
||| BY NOAM CHOMSKY ||| Discover the powerful message behind “How Much Time Is Left Until the End of Trump,” a thought-provoking speech that explores the rise and eventual decline of one of the most
Weedkiller ingredient widely used in US can damage organs and gut bacteria, research shows
Diquat is banned in the UK, EU, China and other countries. The US has resisted calls to regulate it ||| FROM THE GUARDIAN ||| The herbicide ingredient used to replace glyphosate in Roundup and other
WCK serves families and first responders after historic Texas floods
||| FROM WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN ||| Historic flooding has devastated communities across central Texas, submerging homes, stranding families, and prompting widespread evacuations. Intense rain caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in 45 minutes.
Experience ‘Portraits in Pencil’ by local artist Mick Stevens
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| This summer, make time to visit the Orcas Senior Center, open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 7 through August 30, to
Getting ready for Medicare?
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Is 2025 your year for joining Medicare? Medicare enrollment is not automatic for most people, so you’ll probably need to enroll with Social Security. Then you’ll
The largest bald eagle nest ever found in Washington State
||| FROM NEWSBREAK ||| In the majestic wilderness of Washington State, a remarkable discovery has captured the attention of bird enthusiasts and scientists alike. The largest bald eagle nest ever recorded in the state has
Chair yoga, meditation, ukulele, inspirational aging — all at Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing Join us for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with disabilities, held Tuesdays and Thursdays from
Multi-disciplinary artist featured at Artworks for July
||| FROM B.J. ARNOLD for ORCAS ARTWORKS ||| Artworks featured artist for July, Natalie Menacho, is a multi-disciplinary artist with a passion for exploring the interplay between structure, fluidity, and spirit. She grows organic indigo
Fire Commission to meet on Monday
||| FROM JEN KRAUS for SAN JUAN COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #2 ||| San Juan County Fire Protection District #2, Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting | Monday, 07/07/2025, 3PM In person: 45 Lavender Lane,
