Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
NAS Whidbey SAR Rescues Two Climbers on Mount Stuart
-- from Thomas Mills for Whidbey Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue helicopter from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island stages in a clearing near Mount Stuart in the Cascade Mountains during a rescue of two climbers July 11, 2018. A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from
Interested in Researching Your Family Tree?
Third Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy--whether you have years of experience or are just wanting to begin now. The monthly meetings will
Want to IDentify an Individual Whale?
-- from Center for Whale Research -- Hundreds of thousands of people come to the Pacific Northwest every year to take in our natural beauty, and with hopes of seeing our most popular marine life resident: Orcas (killer whales). The Center for Whale Research (CWR) has been studying these magnificent creatures
Sheriff’s Report | July 4 – 10, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 4, 2018 18-004585 Accident-NonInj 12:59:13 07/04/18 A Lopez Island Deputy assisted a motorist who misjudged where the edge of the road was when parking, and got stuck. The vehicle was undamaged, and was easily pulled out. 18-004588 Mental Health 14:16:05
Paris & Friends in Concert at Orcas Center
Wednesday, July 18, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Orcas Center -- From the time she took to the stage at age 20 months with a spontaneous solo rock dance at the Hard Rock Cafe in Guangzhou, China, it was apparent that music was in Paris Wilson’s blood. Paris began
Regular Fire Commission Meeting Scheduled
Monday, July 16, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Board of Fire Commissioners -- Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Barbara Bedell, Amanda Montague, Jim Helminski, Tim Fuller, Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Staff, invite the community to a regularly-scheduled Fire Commissioners meeting on Monday,
Disability Advisory Committee Seeks Members
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- Are you looking for a way to serve your community? San Juan County Elections is looking for persons with disabilities, and providers of services to persons with disabilities, to serve on the Disability Advisory Committee. Washington State Law requires every county to have
Funhouse Appoints Emilie Gincig as New Executive Director
-- from Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse Commons Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Emilie Gincig as the organization’s new Executive Director. Emilie Gincig will relieve the current Executive Director, Maureen Moran, who is transitioning to a position at the Orcas Island School District. Emilie grew
Celebrate and Support the Tribal Canoe Journey
Friday, July 20 - Pe’pi’ ow’elh (English Camp, San Juan Island National Historical Park) Saturday, July 21 - Sxw’alech (Odlin County Park, Lopez Island) -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- On Friday, July 20, tribal members from British Columbia will arrive on San Juan Island in
Letter to Editor | In Support of Alex Ramel
-- from Katie Fleming -- Alex Ramel Alex Ramel would be a fantastic representative for the 40th district in Washington. He is a progressive democrat who will champion climate action, affordable housing, healthcare for all, fully funded schools, equal pay for women, and gun violence prevention. Alex is also
Orcas Health Care District – It’s Starting to Get Real
--by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter-- The pace of development of the new Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) and the speed of the OIHCD Commission’s accomplishments have been impressive: lots of complexity, lots of decisions, lots of time invested. Now with a new superintendent and short-term funding secured, the
Opportunity to Provide Input on San Juan County Fairgrounds Master Plan
Friday, July 13, 5 - 7 p.m., Island Market -- from San Juan County Communications -- The San Juan County Parks, Recreation, and Fair Department is updating the Fairgrounds Master Plan and wants to hear from you. The Fairgrounds, which are home to the annual Fair, also host a skatepark,
Buchanan Plein Air Watercolor Class Upcoming
Tuesday, July 17, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Knapp Farm -- from Caroline Buchanan -- Next Tuesday, July 17, is the last in the series of Caroline Buchanan’s one-day summer watercolor workshops. She will teach/review steps for successful on-location painting — how to choose from the myriad of subjects, how
Author to Speak at Whale Museum
Monday, July 16, 7 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jenny L. Atkinson for The Whale Museum -- Join Bainbridge Island author Rebecca Pillsbury on Monday, July 16 at 7 p.m. at The Whale Museum in Friday Harbor, as she discusses her latest book, Guided by Whales. Written as a story compilation,
Guest Opinion | And They Call it Democracy
-- from Joseph Murphy -- Thirty six! That’s the number of comments appended to the recent reprint in Orcas Issues of the article by Matthew Gilbert “Port of Orcas to Expand But Where and How?” No doubt a record number. It is a good question and so all but one
Annual Olga Daze! Festivities Right Around Corner
Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m., Downtown Olga -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Don’t miss Olga Daze! Festivities in Olga begin in front of the Community Center in Olga at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 21. The day will be better than ever this year, with something for everyone. Come for
