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 Island SAR Conducts Eliza Island Medical Evacuation
-- from Thomas Mills for NAS Whidbey Island -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) from Eliza Island on Sunday, Jul. 1, 2018, to Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Wash. The SAR team was at a
A Patriotic Poem: And Everything In-between
-- by Wasakalobo (W.A. Schmidt) And Everything In-between Nationalism is no cure For our world’s great ills No social entity is “pure” The sheer idea instills The dread of inhumanity Of prejudice and hate Of heart-wrenching calamity And agonizing fate Dehumanizing not just those Poor victims of its wraths But
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Responds to Boat Accident
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire and Rescue -- Photo Credit: Seth Ybarra At 12:56 p.m. Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) was dispatched to a call of a boat accident in the area of Sucia Island, in Echo Bay. A 40ft Sailboat had struck rock and
Orcas Island Historical Museums’ Spooky Tales Return
-- by Carol Kulminski -- Hatchet Annie has been a popular story at Four Winds camp for decades. It was originally told to impress the young campers not to go into the woods alone. Professional storyteller, Antoinette Botsford, reveals a different version of Annie as she contends with the vicious
Whale Museum Set to Celebrate 39 Years
Sunday, July 8 Noon - 3 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jenny Atkinson for The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is having a party to celebrate its 39th Birthday. The event will take place on Sunday, July 8 from noon until 3 p.m. in the parking lot of
Join Rep. Rick Larsen at Island Hoppin’ for Timely Discussions
Friday, July 6, 5:30 p.m., Island Hoppin' Brewery -- from Rep. Rick Larsen -- I am looking forward to being in the San Juan Islands next weekend. I hope you can join me on Friday, July 6 at Island Hoppin' Brewery on Orcas Island. I am excited to meet one-on-one
County Announces Board, Commission Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee
A Year of Planning, Design Precedes Orcas Fireworks Displays
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- [metaslider id="61006"] Heather Gobet is the fourth-generation owner of Western Display Fireworks, Ltd. based in Canby, Oregon. The company was founded by Mickey and Dorothy Weygandt in 1948 and has been passed down through the women of the family ever since. Gobet delights
Washington Launches Online Tool to Compare Prices for Medical Procedures
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- If you or a loved one needed knee replacement surgery, would you want to know which surgeon in your community has the highest rating for quality of care? Would you like to know how much a knee replacement costs, on average, at all of
Shop Orcas Food Co-op During July in Support of Funhouse Kids
-- from Jen Vollmer for Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse Commons is the chosen July nonprofit recipient of the Orcas Food Co-op’s 3% Community Shopping Day Program. Three percent of sales made on Thursday, July 19 will be donated in support of Funhouse youth programs. In addition to shopping on July
Health District Will Finally Have Some Money
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District can stop spending money out of their own pockets for their activities. At their June 26 meeting, they approved Resolution 2018-11, authorizing an interlocal agreement with San Juan County for a $400,000 short-term
Library July Art Show to Feature Cedar, Bark Sculptures
Tuesday, July 10 at 2:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Nita Couchman for Orcas Library -- The cedar and bark sculptural animals and illustrations of Rivkah Sweedler and Walter Barkas will be on display at the Orcas Island Library during the month of July, 2018. On Tuesday, July 10, at
Islanders Gather to Express Outrage as Part of National Protest
-- from Marc Cohen -- [metaslider id="61030"] Over 100 people gathered together on the Eastsound Village Green to celebrate the hoped for reunification of families separated under the Trump administration's “zero tolerance” immigration policy, and to voice their concern over the ongoing cruel and inhumane enforcement practices. Participants brought a
Health Department Issues Chicken Pox Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Eleven cases of Varicella, or “chicken pox,” have now been confirmed in the Orcas Island community. None of the cases have been hospitalized. The best way to protect against varicella is to receive a vaccine according to current vaccination guidelines. Now is a
Sheriff’s Report | June 20 – 26, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, June 20, 2018 18-004158 Animal at Large 20:08:56 06/20/18 A Deputy responded to a loose dog call in Friday Harbor. Information was gathered for a report and the dog owner was issued a dog at large warning letter. Report made. 18-004160
Local Rally Tomorrow Because Families Belong Together
Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m., Village Green -- from Eleanor Hoague -- Gather at the Green tomorrow, Saturday, June 30 at 10 a.m., to rally in support of FAMILIES BELONG TOGETHER gatherings across the country. From the Families Belong Together website: Donald Trump and his administration have cruelly separated thousands of
