Here’s a thought…
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Letter to Editor | Keep Your Eyes Off Your Phone While Driving
-- from John Clancy -- I have the great fortune to be able to walk from my house to my job in Eastsound. Thus, I see a lot of traffic and am disturbed to report that I see people of all ages staring at their phones while driving. Life is
The Surprising Economic Power of Food Banks
The Orcas Island Food Bank Board felt the following article outlining the significance of Food Banks on their local economy would be of interest to our community. It was published in the summer issue for Window Magazine, a publication of Western Washington University and written by the editor, Mary Gallagher. Food
Letter to the Editor: Power Helps with Legal Issues
-- by Don Hall, Decatur Island -- Nick helped us with a difficult legal issue a few years ago and his guidance led both sides to a fair and equitable solution. We also appreciate his concern about our quality of life on the islands. He is running for Prosecutor to confront
Site Preparation to Start at April’s Grove
-- from OPAL Community Land Trust -- 45 affordable rentals in townhouses will be available through OPAL at April's Grove Site preparation will soon begin for April’s Grove, OPAL’s neighborhood of 45 new rental residences on North Beach Road. Located across from Children’s House and the Funhouse Commons,
County Council on Orcas Focuses on Preview of Transportation Improvement Plans
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id="62464"] County Council members and staff came to Orcas on Sept. 11 for a four-hour meeting dominated by the review of Public Works on Orcas in anticipation of the 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan this fall. Those programs were explained by County Engineer Colin Huntermer and
Agreement to Boost Salmon Returning to Pacific Northwest Waters
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced [September 17] that representatives from the United States and Canada have agreed to recommend their governments approve new coast-wide fishing agreements under the Pacific Salmon Treaty. The agreement outlines each nation’s fishery management plans for chinook, coho and chum
Poetry: Harper Knows
Harper Knows -- by Jens Kruse -- Harper, our granddaughter, three years old, told her father, that houses shouldn’t be too big, because “you don’t want to break the sky.” How did Harper know, that big houses use lots of energy, emit lots of carbon dioxide, help warm our planet,
Letter to the Editor: Gaylord’s Commitment to Community Proven
-- by Norm Stamper -- As a police officer for 34 years, the first 28 in San Diego, the last six (1994 – 2000) as Seattle’s police chief, I am honored to endorse Randy Gaylord for reelection as our Prosecuting Attorney. I have known Randy for as long as I’ve
Fish for Teeth Brings Free Mobile Dental Clinic to San Juan, Lopez
-- from Hayley Day -- Fish for Teeth sponsors a mobile dental van for dental clinics on San Juan Island, three times a year. Islanders unable to afford dental care can receive it for free thanks to the local nonprofit Fish for Teeth from Thursday, October 4-Saturday, October
Letter to the Editor: Oversight Failure in County Case
-- by Alex MacLeod -- There is a crucial question left in the wake of the Orcas high school teacher convicted of sexual misconduct with a student, a case that was thrown out after it was discovered that the lead detective in the case was in a sexual relationship with
Port of Orcas Special Meeting Tuesday
September 18, 2018, 6 p.m. at Airport Office The preliminary agenda for a Special Meeting calls for: CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 13, 2018 NEW BUSINESS Grant to address wetland mitigation on Port Property south of Orcas airport 1. Move to Accept the
Christian School Holds Annual Clothing Bank
-- from Tom Roosma -- The Annual Fall Clothing Bank bank will be held Sunday, September 23 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Orcas Christian School gym. Please drop off clean, gently-used clothing, shoes, and bedding to the OCS gym starting on Tuesday, September 18th. Everyone is invited
Health Care District Second Town Hall on Thursday
Thursday, September 20, 6 - 8 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Anne L. Presson, Superintendent, Orcas Health Care District -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) is hosting its second Town Hall meeting on Thursday, September 20. The meeting will be held from 6 - 8 pm at
Larsen Applauds Passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
Rep Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement on the passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. “Investing in the nation’s ports, channels, waterways and other critical infrastructure keeps the U.S. maritime system competitive, encourages new, good-paying maritime jobs and helps to ensure a heathy environment in the Pacific
Fire and Rescue Board Meeting Postponed
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire and Rescue-- The Board of Fire Commissioners regular meeting scheduled for Monday, September 17, 2018 will be moved to Thursday, September 20, 2018 due to staff schedule conflict. The agenda will be posted online and at the fire station no later than 24
Letter to the Editor: Thank You Island Market
-- from Lorena Stankevich, Principal, Orcas Elementary School A very special thank you to Island Market for sponsoring a back to school, school supply drive and to our community for donating! Earlier last week, Island Market wrote OISD a check for $3000. This money went solely to purchase school supplies
