Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
“Turtle” Discussion on Deer Harbor Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, July 11, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Anne Marie Shanks -- The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (DHPRC) will meet on Wednesday, July 11 at the Deer Harbor Fire Station from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The following agenda will be discussed: 1. Chair: Call
Book Review: The Color of Law
--by David Turnoy -- The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein, reviewed by David Turnoy Have you ever heard any statistics on how little wealth black people in this country have compared to whites? The usual ratio is that whites have about 10 times the wealth of blacks.
Port of Orcas to Expand, But Where/How?
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter, reprinted upon request July 9, 2018 -- Orcas Airport (picture taken before trees cleared on southern part of Port property). [Editor's note: Comments on alternatives have been extended to Aug. 3, originally due July 13. An additional public meeting is scheduled
Rep. Larsen Questions Final Impact Statement on Growlers
-- by US Rep. Rick Larsen -- The Honorable Richard Spencer Dear Secretary Spencer: As the Navy prepares to issue a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for EA-18G Growler airfield operations at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI), my constituents and I have questions about the inputs to the EIS
Guest Opinion: We Need Answers about Eastsound Airport Master Plan Expansion
-- by Sadie Bailey -- Are you one of the many people who had no idea the Port was considering airport expansion, or just found out, as I did, from the Larsons, where my storage unit is? Questions/Concerns: ~ there were no documents or maps in the Public Library for
Cancer Survivorship Group Celebrates Eight Years
-- from Sue Lewis -- The Orcas Island Cancer Survivorship Group was founded in July 2010 by Sue Foulk, a stage 4 cancer survivor, and Bogdan and Carol Kulminski, organizers of a cancer support group in San Diego. They came together to form a group where people whose lives had
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Electric Charging Station
-- by Steve Jung -- Kudos to our islands’ electrical service cooperative for installing a new electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Island Market. After the demise of the old station, months ago, Orcas was a wasteland for EVs. Given OPALCO’s position as a supporter and provider of sustainable
Airport Master Plan Public Comments due Friday, July 13
-- from the Orcas Island Airport Master Plan Team, DOWL-- The Orcas Island Airport Master Plan is focused on analyzing current demand and forecasting future need to develop a plan supporting the needs of the airport over the next twenty years and investigating new opportunities. Your comments and review of
Sheriff’s Report | June 27 -July 3, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- June 27, 2018 18-004343 Parking Problem 11:15:01 06/27/18 June 27, 2018. A vehicle was ticketed for being left in the Lopez Ferry Terminal line unattended as the ferry was being loaded for a sailing. 18-004345 Trauma BLS 12:34:02 06/27/18 A Deputy was
Larsen Statement on Tariffs Against Chinese Products
-- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen(WA-02), the Co-Chair of the U.S.-China Working Group, issued the below statement regarding the tariffs against Chinese products which went into effect last night [July 5, 2018]. “In a tit-for-tat trade agenda, it is the local hard-working folks
Orcas Fire and Rescue Conducts Extraordinary Rescue
-- from Marla Johns, OIFR Public Information Officer -- As crowds awaited the fireworks to begin in Eastsound on the 4th of July, OIFR received a 911 dispatch for a traumatic injury event on Obstruction Island with CPR in progress. Having already responded to multiple 911 calls on Orcas, the
Public Library Shows Spirit Eagle’s Art
-- from Spirit Eagle-- Jabez by Spirit Eagle Spirit Eagle's Art will be on display at the Orcas Island Public Library throughout the month of July. Spirit Eagle is a Painter working in Oils and Acrylics; she is also a Sculptor, Wood Carver, and Maker of Masks. Spirit
Airport Master Plan Public Comments Due Soon
-- from Joe Symons -- Joe, Thank you for your inquiry. The project is still in progress. We currently have the draft alternative development options on the website for public comment. The files are located here: https://www.portoforcas.com/master-plan/ and comments received by July 13th will be considered for the preferred alternative.
Shakespeare’s Tempest Coming to Doe Bay Resort
Wednesday, July 11, 8 p.m., Doe Bay Resort -- from Doe Bay Music -- Summer Shakespeare is back! On Wednesday, July 11, Island Stage Left’s new production of The Tempest. This is ISL’s 20th year of giving the San Juan Islands professional quality theatre with no admission charged. (Donations are
Deportation Sanctuary in Seattle
-- by Jovelle Tamayo for the Seattle Globalist -- About 100 community members attend a vigil welcoming Jose Robles to Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Seattle, Wash., on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Robles, who was scheduled to be deported Thursday morning, sought sanctuary at the church to stay with his
Funhouse 5k Run on July 4th is Biggest Ever
-- from Alyson Stephens -- Lachlan Boyd was the overall male winner this year. This is the second year in a row he has won the race! His time was a lightning fast 18 min 22 seconds, which was 80 seconds faster than he ran to win it last year!
