Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Community Foundation Releases Results of Community Prosperity Report
-- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation, in partnership with OPAL Community Land Trust and Orcas Community Resource Center, hosted Greg Winter, Executive Director of the Whatcom Opportunity Council, to present the 2018 San Juan County Community Prosperity Report, which features findings from
Tip for Dealing With Swallows Living in Your Eaves
-- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow -- Swallows are wonderful to watch and they eat huge numbers of flying insects, including mosquitoes and other biting insects, so we all benefit from having them around. But they also like to build their nests under the eaves of houses, which can
Governor Releases Statement on Washington Supreme Court’s McCleary Ruling
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued the following statement on the state Supreme Court’s McCleary ruling that the state is fully funding basic education for K-12 and is no longer required to pay daily fines. The ruling comes after the Legislature has committed more
Barcode on Ballots Lawsuit Heard by Appeals Court in Seattle
-- from Tamara Greene for San Juan County Prosecutor’s Office -- On Monday June 4, 2018, the Court of Appeals in Seattle listened to oral arguments in the case over the use of bar codes on ballots. “Every oral argument is short, with the judges very active with questions,” said Prosecuting
Guest Opinion | Does This Really Need to be a Federal Case?
-- from Alex MacLeod -- A couple of weeks ago the county’s Superior Court judge, Kathryn Loring, ruled that the county’s law limiting how long before election day political signs could be posted was most likely unconstitutional and she temporarily barred its enforcement. Loring's ruling came in response to a
Sadie Bailey Art Featured in July Orcas Center Show
-- from Kathy Youngren -- The featured artist for the July show at Orcas Center is B. Sadie Bailey. Sadie’s exciting folk art will fill the lobby but the Visual Arts Committee is soliciting art work for the “Community Art Show” in the Madrona Room. Art of all kinds is
Letter to Editor | Veteran Turn-out Illustrates Local Need
-- from Meg Massey -- Often we wait until November’s Veterans Day to commend the work and sacrifice of the men and women who have served in our country’s armed forces. But on May 19, here on Orcas we had an earlier opportunity to honor local vets. That Saturday morning
Multiple Agencies Respond to Boat Fire
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- UPDATED June 6 to include additional photos from Department of Emergency Management. Today at approximately 7:30 a.m., Orcas Island Fire and Rescue received a report of a boat on fire in Judd Cove. Response was immediately requested from the United States
Montessori and the School’s Mandate for the Best for All Students
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the School Board meeting on May 24, proponents of the Montessori classroom at Orcas Elementary put forth their arguments for keeping the program to proponents of a school plan that plans to eliminate the classroom, in which teacher Martha Inch serves students from first
County Removes Free Speech Case to Federal Court
-- from Tamara Greene for San Juan County Prosecutor's Office -- A commentary on political signs and a recent court ruling has led to new claims in a lawsuit filed by Nick Power as Plaintiff. The lawsuit names the County and Auditor Milene Henley as defendants. On Monday June 4, 2018,
Canoe Journey: A Discussion on Contemporary Coast Salish Canoe Journeys
Wednesday, June 6, 7 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from San Juan County Communications -- Sam Barr, Lopezian, Samish tribal member, and canoe skipper for Stillaguamish tribe, will be sharing information on Tribal Canoe Journeys with some perspectives on historical and contemporary practice. He will discuss the importance of
Co-op’s Fermentation Workshop: Sauerkraut with Regina Zwilling
Sunday, June 10, 3 - 5 p.m., Wild Island -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Lacto-fermented vegetables, such as sauerkraut and kimchi, are the original superfoods. Here's a rundown of the many ways fermented veggies support robust health and vitality: Fermented vegetables are teeming with probiotics, which
Conversations With Gee’s Bend Exhibit Continues at SJIMA
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Photo is Zigzag by Mary Lee Bendolph courtesy of Greg Kucera Considered to be the most important African-American cultural contribution to the history of art in the US, the Quilts of Gee’s Bend are “Moving, Powerful
Doe Bay Supports Wolf Hollow for June
-- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5-10 pm and Open Mic begins at 7:30 pm. Come out
Potential Affordable Housing Solution Seeks Community Feedback
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Housing advocates across San Juan County are exploring the feasibility of launching a HomeShare Program to address some of the housing issues in the county. The program, administered through the resource centers, will facilitate roommate matches between Home Providers and Home Seekers. Similar
Joe Gaydos Reading at Darvill’s on Wednesday
Wednesday June 6, 6 - 7 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Jenny Pederson for Darvill's -- Joe Gaydos will be at Darvill’s Bookstore to talk about and sign his new book - Explore the Salish Sea: A Nature Guide for Kids. After great success with The Salish Sea: Jewel of
