Here’s a thought…
“I am so convinced of the advantages of looking at mankind instead of reading about them, and of the bitter effects of staying at home with all the narrow prejudices of an islander, that I think there should be a law amongst us to set our young men abroad for a term among the few allies our wars have left us.”
LORD BYRON
Are You a Book Lover? Orcas Lit Fest Wants You
-- from Meg Massey for Orcas Lit Fest -- Do you love books? The Orcas Lit Festival is coming this April 13 to 15, and we need your help. All our Lit Fest volunteers will receive abundant gratitude, the satisfaction of being part of a truly special literary event (and
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Patty Miller
Statement from Patty Miller:I am asking for your vote to elect me as your San Juan County Public Hospital District #3, Commissioner District #5, on April 24th. I realize that many folks are not able to attend the public meetings to meet the candidates for PHD commissioners. I thank Orcas Issues for
TechTalk: No Privacy- Facebook
-- from David Johnson and Lisa Steckley -- Good news! Facebook and Cambridge Analytica are doing a good job educating people about the lack of privacy Facebook users have. If you haven’t seen the headlines this week, millions of detailed user information was Hoovered up from Facebook. And it wasn’t
Gov. Inslee Signs Ban on Atlantic Salmon Net Pens
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Caucus -- Critical legislation that protects the Salish Sea by banning leases for Atlantic salmon net pen operations was signed today by Gov. Inslee. “The economic, cultural, and recreational resources of these incredible waters will no longer be jeopardized by the negligent actions of this
Letter to the Editor: More Public Hospital District Information
-- from Steve and Jennifer Smith, Madrona Voices -- We interviewed UW as well as took notes at a meeting between UW and the commissioner candidates. We will be sharing more information from our research, from those meetings, and from UW’s written responses to our questions via our site: MadronaVoices.com.
Excitement Builds for April Science Fair, Open House
Saturday, April 7, 12 Noon, Funhouse Commons -- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- Join the Funhouse Commons on Saturday, April 7, 12 p.m. for our annual Funhouse Science Fair and an Open House for our building remodel. We'll be kicking off the event promptly at noon with a live performance by
Letter to Editor | A-OK Thanks the Community
-- from Geri Turnoy for Arts for Orcas Kids -- Art for Orcas Kids would like to thank the community for a very successful first annual garage sale on Saturday, March 17. Thank you to those who contributed items, thanks to those who shopped and bought, and thanks to all the
Library Hosts “Alt-America” Author David Neiwert:
Thursday, March 29, 5 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- Join author David Neiwert at the Library for a discussion on his new book “Alt-America: The Rise of the Radical Right in the Age of Trump.” An investigative reporter with over 20 years of
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Pegi Groundwater
Pegi Groundwater Statement by Pegi Groundwater:I am running for Commissioner position number 2. I became a candidate because I believe that local access to primary, urgent and after hours urgent health care are essential elements of a vibrant community. I believe that a public hospital district is the best
Fourth Town Hall Highlights PHD Commissioner Candidates’ Positions
-- by Margie Doyle -- All nine candidates for the five positions for the Orcas Public Health District were present at the March 14 Town Hall organized by the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC) in a non-partisan citizen-led effort to establish a Board of Commissioners for the fledgling Public
New County Clerk Sworn In
-- from San Juan Communications -- The San Juan County Council appointed Lisa Henderson as County Clerk at its regularly scheduled meeting on March 20, 2018. Ms. Henderson, who has served as the Chief Deputy Clerk since 2014, will take on immediately the full duties of the Office of County
WSF Would Like You to Become a FROG
-- from Jerry Litt for State Transportation Commission -- Starting next week, the Washington State Transportation Commission will be sending 20,500 Washington State Ferry (WSF) riders, a link to a new Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) survey that will ask for your input on WSF’s performance this winter. To get as many
Guest Opinion | Community Solar Winners and Losers
-- from Tom Owens -- OPALCO is about ready to launch its Community Solar Project. If you want to go solar, this may be a GOOD opportunity. The Project is GREAT for the environment, reducing CO2 emissions. However, all OPALCO’s electric customers are going to see an increase in rates
Madrona Voices: Seeking the Voices of the Community
--by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- If you’re a research professional looking for a perfect place to settle, what do you do? Steve Smith, co-founder of MadronaVoices “Research,” says Steve Smith, who with his wife Jennifer moved to Orcas from Nebraska almost four years ago. The pair
Letter to the Editor: Art Lange Can Be Trusted
-- from Thomas and Karen Ritter -- Hello friends and citizens of Orcas Island Please take a few minutes to learn about Art Lange, who is an ideal candidate for commissioner of the Public Hospital District [PHD]. This is not a program for a hospital, but it is a program
Reminder: Anti-Gun-Violence March Will Precede Local Democrats’ Convention
-- from David Turnoy for San Juan County Democrats -- The San Juan County Democrats will be holding our biennial convention on Saturday, March 24, at the Grange in Friday Harbor, from 1 p.m. until possibly as late as 5 p.m. This will follow a march through Friday Harbor demanding
