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
Dinner Winner Raffle with Family Health Center
-- from Karen Key Speck -- Karen Key Speck, fundraising co-chair, with Bill Gincig It's great fun to dine out! Let someone else do the cooking, right? Imagine getting to have lunch or
Governor Inslee, Legislative Leaders Announce Operating Budget Agreement
-- from the Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee and bipartisan legislative leaders said today [June 27] that the proposed 2015–17 state operating budget they agreed to early Saturday is sustainable, responsible and
Funhouse Organizes Summer Packs for Kids
-- from Emilie Gincig for The Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse Commons is happy to announce that the “Packs for Kids” program will be extended through the summertime in partnership with the Funhouse Commons. The
Tickets on Sale Now for the Olga Daze Quilt Raffle
-- from Lorna Rhodes -- Quilt made by Betty Marcum and Dorothy Lunquist is a traditional part of Olga Daze Olga Daze is coming up on July 18th and preparations are under way
Analysts Review Tightly Contested Mayor’s Race
-- from Children's House -- Mayoral candidate Oliver plans to ride the wave of Granny’s recent success -- then do a last-minute fly-by before the event wraps up July 4th at 2 PM.
Breaking News: State Reaches Budget Agreement
-- from Governor Inslee's Communications Office -- The following statement from the Governor and legislative leaders from the House and Senate announces the agreement reached this morning, June 27. The agreement meets the June 30
State Bans all Open Park Fires
-- from Jackie Daigle for Friends of Moran State Park -- Campfires prohibited in all state parks -- Open fires and use of charcoal briquettes prohibited until further notice Washington State Parks announced on Friday,
Guest Opinion: Navy Decides Growlers Can’t Use Runway 14 at OLF
-- from the Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve (COER), Whidbey Island -- The Prowlers are retiring from NASWI, but the Growlers can’t preform in the same flight paths at the OLF in Coupeville. Members of Citizens
Library Expansion: Requests for Qualifications
--- from the Orcas Island Public Library -- Request for Qualifications for Owner Representation Services and Public Fundraising Campaign Consultant The Orcas Island Public Library is in the planning process for the development of a
Governor Warns of Extreme Wildfire Risk
-- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- With extraordinary heat and drought conditions across the state — and forecasts for more of the same — Governor Jay Inslee and Commissioner of Public Lands
Public Comments Wanted on Ferry Fare Increase
State Transportation Commission to host four public meetings in July -- from the Washington State Transportation Commission -- Ferry customers and anyone with interest in Washington State Ferry fares are being asked to weigh in
Rep. Larsen Votes to Renew Worker Training Program
-- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- [On Thursday, June 25], Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, voted for and the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill reauthorizing a program to help workers
Dine at the Sail Orcas Fundraiser
Saturday, June 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the OIYC Picnic Shelter -- from Sail Orcas -- Support Island Youth at the Sail Orcas Youth Sailing program annual fundraising dinner and: Meet the Summer
County Parks Office is Moving to the Fairgrounds
-- from San Juan County Parks -- On Monday, June 29th the County Parks Department will open its doors at the new office located on the southwest corner of fairgrounds main building, near the fairgrounds
OPAL Affordable Housing Meeting Asks: What Could Go Right? . . . or Wrong?
[metaslider id=37692] -– by Cara Russell-- A sizeable number of the community filled Senior Center for the OPAL Community Land Trust on Tuesday, June 23 to respond to housing survey data and give input to
Utility Poles Going Up for Field Communications and Public Safety
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Creating camouflage to blend in with trees OPALCO and Rock Island are making progress on our promise to improve wireless communications in the field for our
