Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Locals Travel to Redmond to Canvass
-- from David Turnoy -- Why would 82 people from San Juan, Whatcom, and Skagit Counties go down to Redmond on a rainy Saturday to campaign for a candidate for the state senate? “To change the balance of power in the Washington State Senate, and Manka Dhingra is a fantastic
Ferry Alert: Extra Sailings to Orcas Oct. 5 & Oct. 7
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Washington State Ferries has added extra sailings from Anacortes to Orcas at 1:55 p.m. on Thurs 10/5 and Sat 10/7. The 1:55 p.m. sailing normally only departs on Fridays and Sundays during the Fall Schedule, but we are running the extra sailings to
Business Spotlight | Novel Lab Offers Novel Writing Course to Local Authors
-- by Lin McNulty -- Clients and editors describe Ayn and Sam Gailey, curators of Novel Lab, as "Book Whisperers" whenever they coach writers. Their most recent work for HarperCollins and legendary Mets and Phillies all-star, Lenny Dykstra, took his book, "House of Nails: A Memoir of Life on the
Key Permit Denied for Longview Coal Terminal Project
-- from the Washington State Department of Ecology -- The Washington Department of Ecology has denied a water quality permit sought by Millennium Bulk Terminals to construct and operate the largest coal export terminal in North America [at Longview, Wash.]. Ecology denied the permit because the coal export terminal near
UUF Readies for Water Ceremony
Sunday, October 8, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join Unitarian Universalist Fellowship next Sunday, October 8, for our Water Ceremony and welcome back together after a summer break. The Water Ceremony is a ritual symbolizing our connection to one another. This year it will be a little different from
Solo Kayak Voyage Described at Darvill’s
Tuesday, October 10 at 6 p.m. -- from Jenny Pederson of Darvill's Bookstore-- "Paddling with Spirits" author to speak at Darvill's of her kayaking adventure Irene Skyriver joins us to talk about her book Paddling with Spirits: A Solo Kayak Journey. Inspired partly by her own spirit of
School Board Meeting: News from the Numbers
-- by Margie Doyle -- Enrollment, staffing and generous donations dominated the September Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting last week. With board members Tony Ghazel and Chris Sutton absent, the board and public heard from Business Manager Keith Whitaker, who said that, as of the end of September,
OIFR Wraps up Eight Hour Rescue
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire and Rescue -- Crews from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue units have been on scene since approximately 10 a.m. for a stranded hiker in the Northwest corner of Mountain Lake. A person hiking the area of Summit Trail in search of a lost
County Republicans Host Discussion on Hirst Decision
Saturday, October 7, 12:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter for San Juan Republicans -- In October 2016, a Washington State Supreme Court decision changed how counties decide to approve or deny building permits that use wells for a water source. In the Whatcom County vs. Hirst, Futurewise, et
How Do You See Eastsound in 2036?
-- from Jeff Otis -- CLICK FOR FULL IMAGE A History of Eastsound Visioning: In January and February of 2017, looking ahead to the updating of the County’s Comprehensive Plan, the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) asked a volunteer group of 35 islanders to develop a Vision
Master Sculptor to Present Class at SJIMA
October 7, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Master sculptor, Michael Peterson, is presenting a class on October 7 at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). It will be an overview of
Orcas Currents Lecturer Barry Barish Wins Nobel Prize
-- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- Caltech Professor Emeritus Barry Barish, who delivered an engaging Orcas Currents lecture on the subject in July 2016, has just been awarded a share of the 2017 Nobel Prize in physics for his crucial contributions to the discovery of gravity waves. These
Eastsound Planning to Dig Deep into Comp Plan
Thursday, Oct. 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) is scheduled to devote half its time its Comprehensive Plan Recommendations. Approval of the minutes and a report from County Councilman Rick Hughes will open the meeting,
Larsen Calls on Congress to Save Lives, Prevent Gun Violence
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement urging Congress to take action on legislation to prevent gun violence: Thoughts and prayers can comfort, lend strength, and help heal – but they cannot prevent gun violence. Gun safety legislation can, specifically by:
Funhouse Commons on 2017 Green Home Tour
-- from Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse is excited to be one of the Orcas Island stops during the 2017 Green Home Tour this October 7th. Hosted by the San Juan Islands Conservation District, the tour provides a first hand look at the latest green technologies that increase energy and
Hearing Examiner Denies Propane Storage Permit
-- by Margie Doyle -- San Juan County Hearing Examiner has decided to deny the Conditional Use Permit requested by Inter-Island Propane to install a 30,000 gallon propane tank and distribution center at the corner of Seaview Street and Aeroview Lane. The 30-page decision may be found at: PCUP-17-0018_Interisland Propane
