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A Glimpse of History: The Last Gunfight on Orcas
By Tom Welch Two desperate bank robbers from British Columbia fled to Orcas Island on July 9th, 1913. Stopping at the dock at Orcas landing, they left a small, white skiff tied to the
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Critical to Our Future
Dear Editor, Our whole family appreciates the way the Land Bank supports our local economy by bringing in outside funding and by leveraging public dollars. Collaboration with willing private landowners and partner organizations helped raise
Letter to the Editor: 9-11 Observances: Bridging Significance
I had the privilege of attending two events organized around the 10th anniversary of 9-11.The first was Sunday morning (11th), at the Eastsound Firehall. With respectful devotion, we shared a tribute to the lives
Letter to the Editor: Deer Harbor Fire Station Well Done
I would like to thank Orcas Island Fire and Rescue for hosting the dedication of our beautiful new Deer Harbor Fire Station on September 11. The ceremony also included a remembrance in honor of
Letter to the Editor: Concerns about Stormwater Construction
As pertains to the storm water treatment facility under construction behind the Village Green, these are my concerns: 1) I feel the public has not been adequately informed or included in this plan, though it
Guest Column: Help Determine the Future of County’s Shorelines
Shoreline Master Program Updates on Sept. 21 on Orcas By Chris Hoffman In the past shoreline development in Washington tended to be piecemeal and uncoordinated, which often had negative impacts on shoreline areas. To improve
Review: An Evening of Infinite Variety, Brave Writing and Brilliant Acting at the Grange
A review by Margie Doyle Think about this: A foul mouth and angry attitude are the signs of truly losing your mind; a mother’s love transcends respectability; control and civility may be over-rated
Guest Opinion: Men Can Learn from Women in Prostate Cancer Awareness
By Teddy Deane September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I recently got back from Portland where I volunteered at a charity golf tournament which I helped start in 1998.(I was diagnosed in 1997). The cause
Letter to the Editor: That’s Community!
Until I moved to Orcas, I never experienced anything like the community we have here. Last week I attended two fun, heart-filling benefit events. First was the benefit for Morgan Meadows and her family. Those
Letter to the Editor: Please Help with MS Fundraising Goal
Dear Friends: I've reached 50% of my goal for the MS Bike Ride this year. The ride is coming right up on September 10-11th. Please help me raise the final $500. We held a car
Letter to the Editor: Labor Day and the Work Force
Dear Editor, With Labor Day coming up in few days from now I thought perhaps I should write a few lines to express my feelings about this three day holiday which is enjoyed by
Guest Column: Irene Inspires Island Preparedness
By Dave Halloran Like the folk song, "Goodnight Irene," Hurricane Irene has left many tales of woe in its path of destruction. Emergency Managers frequently use these as examples and cautionary tales, and this is
Letter to the Editor: Gratitude for Meadows Family Benefit
Housing foreclosures are happening at an unprecedented rate. Facing this same edge has made it impossible to ignore snippets of shame when threatened with the loss of my own home. I had a mixed
Letter to the Editor: Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender Fund Helps Community Foundation
To the Editor, The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) was selected by the LGBT fund to receive a grant of $1,000. The LGBT fund supports programs that enhance our community inclusiveness, equality, and diversity. These funds
Guest Opinion: The Tank’s History as Social Media
By Tom Welch The history of the Tank as social media is interesting. As a high school student in the mid-sixties, I sat on the Tank with my classmates for yearbook photos. You can see
