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Remembering Michael Sky 1951 – 2011
By Penny Sharp Sky Michael Sky passed away at 6:08 pm on Monday, May 23, 2011, knowing that he was held by the people of his small green island and beyond, supported lovingly
Guest Column: A Wistful Look Back Provides Island Wisdom
by Lin McNulty I have no idea why I remember the date—June 6, 1991; it was to be just another camping trip, after all. My husband and I had made many camping trips around the
Letter to the Editor: 21th Annual Pet Parade a Huge Success!
I don’t know who came up with the idea 20 years ago to march children and their pets through Eastsound, but I’m sure glad they did! Grassroots fundraisers like Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade are another reason
Letter to the Editor: Why Chip Seal Watmough Head Road?
Dear Editor, We live on Watmough Head Road on the southeast end of Lopez island which, we understand, the County intends to chip seal in late June. Like the great majority of people living down
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Medical Center’s History with Anacortes Hospital
The longer I live on Orcas, the more I begin to feel like Alice who fell down that rabbit hole! The current news about the former Medical Clinic and our former partner, Island Hospital
Letter to the Editor: A Brilliant Idea for our Waterfront
With all the hullabaloo associated with building construction, permits, approvals, zoning, EPRC recommendations, ADU’s, Growth Management, and all the other ‘stuff’ we constantly hear about new buildings and development, how about an idea that goes
Letter to the Editor: Education Foundation Thanks Community
The Orcas Island Education Foundation has so many people to thank for our Food for Thought event last Thursday. It was a great evening – filled with community, delicious food, staggeringly creative art and so
Editorial Column: Thank You Michael Sky
Michael Sky died five days ago. If I write about his death, it will mean he's really gone. I don't want to face it. I couldn't have published BullWings: Orcas Issues these last two years
Guest Opinion: Stormwater Treatment Facility Will Betray Public Trust and Good Faith
By Sadie Bailey You’re at the Farmer’s Market or enjoying Music in the Park on a Sunday evening. When you look toward the Band Shell, what will you see? Blinding sun in your eyes and
Guest Opinion: An Urban Growth Area Resident’s Perspective on Critical Areas
By Sadie Bailey Updated May 8 at 11:30 a.m. Here in Eastsound’s Urban Growth Area (UGA) – at sea-level, only a mile wide, and vulnerable to a wipeout in an overdue 9.0 magnitude earthquake –
A Lot Can Happen in 10 Minutes – 2011 PlayFest Review
By Mindy Kayl This spring local artists put pen to paper and created a collection of entertaining and thought-provoking 10 minute plays. Last night was opening night of the Sixth Annual Playwrights’ Festival, and the house
Letter to the Editor: Japan Benefit Concert a Success
The Japan Benefit Concert starring Susan Osborn and Orcas A Cappella was held at the Deer Harbor Community Club this past Saturday afternoon. It was a resounding success attracting a large crowd and $ 1850.00
Letter to the Editor: Protect the Earth with Safe Waste Disposal
Dear Islanders, You can celebrate Earth Week by participating in this weekend’s Hazardous Waste Collections at your county solid waste facility: Orcas Island - Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lopez Island
Letter to the Editor: EPRC Needs Pro-Environmental or Neutral Members
The EPRC [Eastsound Planning Review Committee] has been hi-jacked by development interests and Councilman Richard Fralick with adverse results affecting Eastsound and Orcas Residents. This line up is heavily weighted in favor of development with
Ranker’s Report: Senate Budget Cuts Demand a Look at Unpaid Taxes and Loopholes
Dear neighbors, Last week the Senate released its Operating Budget proposal. With no new federal funds, no new revenue sources and no ability to close tax loopholes, our hand has been forced to construct an
