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
OPALCO Offices Closed Today after Vandalism
All OPALCO offices county-wide are closed 2-11-16 -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- OPALCO offices are closed today [Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016] after an act of vandalism, including threats of violence, occurred at the
Sports Report: Viking Men Duel Wolverines
-- by Ed Sutton -- The Orcas Island High School men's basketball team began its quest for a slot in the 2016 State Basketball Tournament following the afternoon game yesterday which pitted the Lady Vikings
Sports Report: Lady Vikings Enter Playoff Games
-- by Ed Sutton -- A loyal contingent of fans followed the Orcas Island High School basketball teams to Friday Harbor on Wednesday for the first round of playoff games in the 2016 State Championship
School, Park and Rec Levies Pass
-- by Margie Doyle -- Voters approved all levies in the Special Election, the San Juan County Elections Office reported on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 8:04 p.m. With 5,096 ballots counted from 18 county precincts
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Medically Evacuates Friday Harbor Resident
-- from Michael Welding, NAS Public Affairs Officer -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted an evening Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, from the San Juan
Our Representatives Report: ‘Unnecessary’ Legislation Would Undermine State’s Core Values
-- from Rick Manugian, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement today regarding the attempt by Senate Republicans to remove protections for transgender men, women and children in Washington state. “We
New Head at Peace Island Hospital
Merry-Ann Keane named chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor Merry-Ann Keane, MSN, BSN, RN, has been named interim chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, following the
Free Showing of the Movie “Home Run”
-- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Celebrate Recovery -- FREE Movie night Tuesday, February 16th, at the Orcas Island Community Church. Open to everyone! With complimentary popcorn and drinks. Great movie, great people, great reason!
New Retreat Invites Writers to ‘Drop Out on Orcas’
-- from Drop Out on Orcas -- Five writers from all along the West Coast will come to Orcas this spring. Drop Out, a refuge for creatives, will bring writers and artists to Orcas to
TEDx Presenters …Orcas Island, and Beyond
-- from Gretchen Krampf for TEDxOrcas Island -- TEDxOrcasIsland is bringing our community a daylong conference of incredible speakers on March 5th at Orcas Center. Tickets are on sale at www.tedxorcasisland.com Orcas Island speakers include:
Writers’ Roundtable Look at Contemporary Asian-American Poetry
Saturday, February 13, 1-3 p.m., Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- Jill McCabe Johnson, presenter Come enjoy and discuss the works of a wide range of contemporary Asian-American poets, including Li-Young Lee, Kimiko Hahn, Aimee Nezhukumatathil,
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Coming to Grange Stage
February 19, 20, 16, 27 and March 4, 5, and 6, 7:30 p.m., Grange Stage -- from Doug Bechtel -- [metaslider id=41607] The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces seven performances of the Tony-winning comedy Vanya
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meets Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Fire Station The agenda calls for discussion of: Pathways committee Jake Brake signs – Bob Connor Land bank signage Bridge Update Local business &
“Polyfaces” Farming Film to Kick Off Ag Summit
Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange -- from Lori Ann David-- Filmakers Lisa Heenan and Isabella Dohery have allowed a special pre-release of their film "Polyfaces: A World of
Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec and School Levies Serve Us All
--- by Martha Farish-- Dear Islanders I wanted to write this letter before I know the outcome of the Park and Rec and school levies. I am a Park and Rec commissioner and have served
Catkin Cafe Opens with New Chef
--from Madie Murray -- Rumor has it there is a new chef at the Catkin Cafe in the Artworks building in Olga, and I’m here to quell the rumors…it’s true! Angela Emery has joined forces
