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“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Registration Open for 2018 Pod Nods at The Whale Museum
Friday 6:30 p.m. - Saturday, 8:30 a.m., July 13, August 10, and August 24 -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- Pod Nod overnight marine adventures return this summer to The Whale Museum. These popular “pajama party” sleepovers are geared for children ages 6 to 11 and will be
Mysterious Light Streak Over Whidbey Captured on Weather Cam
-- from DailyMail.com -- A mystery object has been spotted over a Washington state island, with locals speculating the streak in the sky is a secret missile launch. The peculiar light was spotted at 3:56 am PDT over Whidbey Island. The peculiar light, spotted at 3:56 am PDT (6: 56
State Launches Student Voter Registration Challenge
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of State Kim Wyman are partnering to increase the number of young people who vote through a voter registration challenge aimed at students in Washington’s colleges and technical schools. “Voting is a fundamental right and one of our most
Letter to Editor | Deep Thanks to United Way Support
-- from Maureen Moran for Funhouse Commons -- We would like to thank the United Way of San Juan County for generously supporting The Funhouse Commons’ out of school time programming and expanded learning opportunities for Orcas youth during 2018. In partnership with United Way, we are providing the island’s
Eastsound Fireworks Will Again Light Up the Night
Wednesday, July 4, 10 p.m., Waterfront Park -- from Lance Evans for Orcas Chamber of Commerce Eastsound fireworks. Photo by Damien Stark. The Chamber is thrilled to report that our annual Fourth of July Fireworks show in Eastsound is in-place, and ready to go on Wednesday, July 4.
Mentoring on the Farm, and Beyond
-- from Trillium Swanson for Funhouse Commons -- While the activities and common interests that mentors and mentees share are often what brings a match together, it’s their friendship that endures as a lasting asset to both child and adult. Mindy Kayl and Emalyne Babcock are a mentor-mentee pair that
New Health Care District Has Opening for Superintendent
-- from Pegi Groundwater for Orcas Health District -- The recently formed Orcas Island Health Care District is seeking applicants for the position of Superintendent. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to be part of bringing financially sustainable healthcare to Orcas. The Superintendent serves as the
Public Notice of Public Hearing
Thursday, June 21, 10 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Patty Miller for Orcas Health Care District -- PUBLIC NOTICE SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT #3 dba ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 2018 INTERIM BUDGET AND 2019 PRELIMINARY LEVY AMOUNT Notice is hereby given that
County Land Bank Will Meet on Orcas
Friday, June 15, 8:15 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- San Juan County Land Bank Commission will be holding their next meeting on Orcas on Friday, June 15, at 8:15 a.m. in the Eastsound Fire Station. The scheduled agenda is as follows:
Catch Creature From the Black Lagoon on San Juan Friday Night
Friday, June 15, parking begins at 8:30 p.m., County Fairgrounds -- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Plan an outing with your family, friends, or your special someone and enjoy one (or all!) of these classics at the Drive-In. Admission is first come, first served at 8:30 p.m., $5/person
County Will Test Vote Counting Equipment
Monday, June 18, 10:30 a.m., Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the August 7, 2018, Primary election is scheduled for June 18 at 10:30 a.m. The test works by tallying
Turning 65? New to Medicare?
Wednesday, June 20, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65 soon? Been on Social Security Disability for two years? Then you are now eligible for Medicare. It is a whole new medical insurance experience with its own vocabulary, rules, and deadlines. Come to the Community
Art Just For Fun – Try It in Summer Classes
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The Art For Fun classes at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor have begun for the summer. Especially designed for those who think they can’t paint or just want to have fun, talented
Election Monitors on High Alert in Mayoral Race
-- from Susan Anderson for Children's House -- Election officials suspect Tinker of tinkering with campaign financing. The race for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound is quickly heating up, with a cry for election monitors to begin investigating campaign irregularities. Currently leading the pack of four is Ginger, a
Changing Face of Eastsound
-- by Margie Doyle and Lin McNulty -- [metaslider id="60402"] Change is inevitable, a sign of both vitality and decay. Taking a walk through Eastsound recently, Orcas Issues publisher Margie Doyle had camera in hand to capture just some of the recent changes in our seaside village.
Health District Commissioners Schedule Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget
-- by Susan McBain Orcas Issues reporter --Correction made June 13 at 11 a.m. “Making sausage” and “fitting the puzzle pieces together” gave way to a new metaphor at the June 5 meeting of the Orcas Island Health District commissioners: “drinking from the fire hose.” That’s how Commission Chair Richard Fralick
