Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Community Church Celebrates 50 Years at Jubilee Weekend
-- from Meredith Griffith for Orcas Community Church -- You’re invited to come celebrate a Jubilee weekend with us at Orcas Island Community Church this July. All members, attenders and friends, both past and present, are invited to join us as we celebrate God’s goodness to our community over the past
NAS Whidbey SAR Rescues Hiker In Cascade Mountains
-- from Whidbey Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued an injured hiker near Slate Peak, east of Ross Lake, Tuesday, July 24, 2018. The SAR crew was called in to find the female hiker who had suffered an
Next Airport Master Plan Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, July 26, 3:30 p.m., Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- from DOWL for Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas will hold a special Airport Master Plan meeting on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 3:30 pm at the Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Station. Interested parties can attend
Letter to Editor | We Need a Champion Like Alex Ramel
-- from Nancy DeVaux -- When I learned that Alex Ramel’s background includes experience with creating permanently affordable housing, my ears perked up. Then I attended one of his events and had the chance to talk with him. I was very impressed with his thoughtfulness, intelligence, understanding of the issues
Primary Election – The Back of the Ballot
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- After my recent post about the “Primary Election – What’s New?” I was reminded by an astute Lopez reader that the long ballot has a very important second side. That long list of Senate candidates not only required special paper, it also pushed
The San Juan Island’s First “Escape Room” Opens in Eastsound.
-- from Donna Laslo -- Look for the Elusion Escape Room on Prune Alley and Rose Street Founded by local Escape Room enthusiasts, “Elusion: Orcas Island Escape Room” is now open for bookings and brings a new level of entertainment to the area. An Escape Room is an
Rick Hughes Calls Debra Lekanoff the Right Person at the Right Time
-- from Debra Lekanoff -- San Juan County Council Rick Hughes announced today his endorsement of Debra Lekanoff for the Washington State House of Representatives 40th District. “I support Debra and feel she will continue the amazing leadership and support for San Juan County and the 40th that has been
Letter to Editor | Ramel Would Bring Motivation, Energy to Job
-- from John and Emily Geyman -- We are writing in strong support of Alex Ramel as a candidate to represent us in the 40th District. Among his many strengths, he has a proven ability to bring people together to work for specific goals. As one example, he built a
Lori Wilson Prayer Service Scheduled
Thursday, July 26, 12 Noon, Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Antoinette Botsford -- A Memorial Eucharistic Prayer Service will be held in honor of Lori Wilson on Thursday, July 26, at Emmanuel Church in Eastsound at 12:00 noon. People are asked to wear something white in honor of Lori's Buddhist
Fire Marshal’s Office Increases Fire Risk To High
-- from San Juan County Communications -- At noon on July 24, 2018 the fire risk in San Juan County will be going from Moderate to HIGH. Campfires remain legal as do barbecues. A few reminders to keep you and your families and community safe at this time: Have a
Sail to Patos on Two Dates
-- from Edrie Vinson (feature photo by Tom Reeve)-- Patos Island Light House, in a 1944 photograph The Keepers of the Patos Light are offering a boat trip to the Patos Island Lighthouse twice next month, on Sunday August 5 and on Wednesday August 15, both times from
Letter to Editor | Vote Alex Ramel for State Rep.
-- from Andy Wickstrand -- Primary ballots have been mailed and I encourage you to join me in voting for Alex Ramel for State Representative. I have known Alex for 20 years and he is genuinely one of the most intelligent and capable people I have ever had the privilege of
School Board Meeting, Public Hearing Coming Up
Thursday, July 26, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- Orcas Island School District will hold a regular school board meeting in conjunction with a public hearing for the possible adoption of the 2018-19 budget. Full agenda follows: 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR
Orcas Center Hosts Community Conversation
-- from Orcas Center -- We hope you can come to the Orcas Center on Tuesday, July 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. for another Community Conversation. You may have heard of some the changes in staffing since our last community conversation on May 16 – Jim Bredouw is volunteering
EPRC Meet: Council Report and Public Comment
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the July 12 meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee, County Councilman Rick Hughes reported: The County is starting the budget cycle for next year and will consult with an Eastsound team to review and plan to finish current projects. The Washington State Ferries
What If It Were Me? What Can I Do?
“Listen, this is our job. This is our job because our government did something really heinous to these families" By Annie Correal for the NYTimes.com Julie Schwietert Collazo unrolled a giant sheet of paper at her kitchen table in Long Island City, Queens, on a recent morning. As her three
