Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Celebrate MLK Life, Legacy in Concert
Sunday, January 14, 3 - 5 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Sharon Abreu -- Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz will host a celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Emmanuel Parish Hall, 242 Main Street in Eastsound on Sunday, January 14 from
Dr. Camille Fleming Joins Orcas Family Health
-- from Aaimee Johnson for Orcas Family Health -- Dr David Shinstrom and Orcas Family Health Center are pleased to announce that Dr Camille Fleming will be seeing patients on a temporary basis starting January 12, 2018 for clinic coverage. Dr Fleming and her family live on Orcas Island where
Ranker: Protecting Orca Whales and Salish Sea in 2018 Legislative Session a Priority
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, announced new legislation to protect Washington state's Orca Whales and marine waters under the Salish Sea Protection package. "Increasing vessel traffic, potential oil spills, pollution, invasive species and climate change are all major threats to our incredible Salish Sea
Thinking About Running for Taxing District Office?
Wednesday, January 10, 3 - 5 p.m. - from Kate Long for OICF -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) presents a workshop facilitated by Debra Wiggs geared toward current members or potential members of public taxing districts (School, Port, Parks & Rec, Library, Hospital) to be held from 3-5
Learn How to Add Native Plants to Your Garden
Saturday, January 20, 9 - 11 a.m., San Juan Island Grange -- from Mo Sloane for San Juan Master Gardeners -- Interested in using native plants in your landscape? There are many wonderful reasons to use PNW natives: they are often long-lived and don’t need maintenance, they provide year-round color
The Exterminating Angel, a Spectacular American Premiere, at Orcas Center
Sunday, January 14, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s new production of Adès’s The Exterminating Angel streaming Live in HD on Sunday, January 14 at 1:00 pm. Join us for the Met. Come and see what the
Dining at Doe Bay Helps the Orcas Island Historical Museums
-- from Carol Kulminski -- Every month, Doe Bay gives back to the island by supporting non-profits. For the month of January on Thursdays, they will be supporting the Orcas Island Historical Museums. Each Thursday in January, Doe Bay Open Mic Night gives a percentage of the sale from each entree
2018 Campsite Reservations for San Juan County Residents
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Parks & Fair -- San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round. Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park
Letter to the Editor: Improve on Election Returns
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- Hello Progressive Residents of San Juan County, The San Juan County Democrats will hold our first meeting of 2018 on Saturday, Jan. 13, at Skagit College in Friday Harbor starting at 11:30 a.m. It is time to improve on our
Ferry Service Anticipates Bad Weather Service Disruptions
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 12:30 p.m. Sunday The repairs have been completed and the Elwha will return to service with the 12:40 p.m. departure from Anacortes to Lopez and Orcas. The next departure from Orcas is 2:10 p.m. Reservation holders will be given priority loading. We apologize
Winter Ferry Schedule Kicks In Tomorrow
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries’ winter schedule begins this Sunday, January 7, 2018 and runs through March 31, 2018. Service out of Anacortes to Sidney, B.C. will be suspended for the winter. The Anacortes/San Juan Island routes will operate three vessels on weekends (no dedicated inter-island
Calling All Playwrights, Seasoned and Brand New
-- from Aaimee Johnson for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The13th Annual Ten-Minute PlayFest is underway! Please put your pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard and submit a short play based on the theme, THIRTEEN. We’re looking for short play submissions from local writers. Whether you are
Sheriff’s Report | December 27, 2017 – January 2, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- December 27, 2017 17-008970 Theft 15:22:38 12/27/17 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a lost property. The Deputy determined that the property was most likely stolen. This case is still under investigation. 17-008975 Wanted Person 19:07:38 12/27/17 A wanted
State Christens Newest Ferry Suquamish
-- from Ian Sterling, WSF Communications -- A sparkling white and green Washington state ferry is the center of attention at Vigor’s Harbor Island Shipyard in Seattle today as the Washington State Department of Transportation christened Suquamish, the fleet’s fourth Olympic Class vessel. In a traditional maritime ceremony, Amy Scarton
Guest Opinion: Trump’s Disdain for Science
--- by Neal F. Lane and Michael Riordan for the New York Times -- After almost a year in office, President Trump has yet to name a science adviser and director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy [OSTP][. Since World War II, no American president has
Letter to Editor | Missing Scott Gianola
-- from Spirit Eagle -- Scott Gianola left this world just before Christmas and leaves a large hole in the hearts of his friends. Walking everywhere, he could be seen greeting friends around town. When Scott walked past my apartment and I was outside we greeted each other enthusiastically and
