Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Funhouse Shows a New Face
-- by Margie Doyle, updated April 13 -- [metaslider id="59138"] From babes-in-arms to great grandparents, The Funhouse was jumping with excitement and pride last Saturday, April 7. The occasion was the annual Science Fair and a grand re-opening of the kid-centered institution, which originally opened in 2000. Gone were the
Sheriff’s Office Releases Photo of Person of Interest
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- UPDATE: On Friday, April 18, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Eric Kulp was taken into custody in the Marblemount area of Skagit County by the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office with the help of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office after a brief standoff. Kulp is
Letter to Editor | Get in on OPALCO Solar Project
-- from Sharon Abreu -- I want to make sure that you know about the community solar project that OPALCO is planning. This is a big deal. We are so fortunate to live in a region with a progressive, renewable energy friendly co-op. This project is going to be the
Whale Museum Offers Two Workshops in Upcoming Big Weekend
“Gear Up” Workshop for Marine Naturalists on April 21, 2018 and Earth Day Workshop on April 22, 2018 -- from Tracie Merrill for Whale Museum -- You are invited to join The Whale Museum for two special programs in April: the “Gear Up” Workshop for marine naturalists on April 21 followed
Letter to Editor | Let’s Straighten Out This PHD Tax Myth
-- from Tom Eversole -- Word on the street (OK, on my gravel road) is that if the Public Hospital District (PHD) proposal passes, property taxes will rise by 30%. Another erroneous claim is that the PHD will raise property taxes 43% in two years. The reality is that property
April Poetry | Us
Us by Carla Stanley A guy 2 purse heavy collects his legs wanders steady past my car nose he goes up stares on a wishin' he's maybe some where else crossing over isn't easy it makes queasy some as waves caught in wind the heavy howls makes sea scowls and
ROAR at Camp Orkila Coming Again
-- from Chris Dalla Santa for YMCA Camp Orkila -- Orcas community, join us for Camp Orkila’s 2nd Annual Kids Spring Roar event on Saturday, April 14, 2018! Check-in begins at 1 p.m. and the race will begin at 1:30 p.m. Roar is a Rogue Obstacle Adventure Race including elements
Anticipated Impacts of Thursday Night Communications Disruption
Thursday Night, April 12, 9 p.m. - Friday Morning, April 13, 6 a.m. -- from San Juan Communications -- Both San Juan County and Town of Friday Harbor Governments and local Emergency Response Agencies are monitoring updates from Rock Island and Century Link regarding next week's scheduled disruption to island
Orcas Island Lit Fest: “An intimate, world-class literary festival”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Lit Fest co-founders Jule Treneer and Scott Hutchins hope to re-create the beginnings of their friendship at a book reading in Paris here on Orcas Island among enthusiastic book readers and writers at the inaugural Orcas Island Lit Fest. They are beyond pleased that
Golfers, Students Will Benefit from 2nd Annual Steve Resch Memorial Golf Tournament
-- from John Welch -- Thank you to all of the sponsors and participants that made the first annual Steve Resch Memorial Golf Tournament such a success. Steve spent his youth on Orcas Island where he attended Nellie S. MiltonGrade School, Orcas Middle School, and graduated from Orcas Island High
Eastsound Water Board Approves New Rate Structure
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Water -- The Eastsound Water Board approved a new rate structure. The new rate structure will be applied to water use starting January 1, 2019. This decision comes after a year of work by a Rate Structure Committee that included both Board members and
Administrative Assistant Needed at Orcas Island Historical Museums
The Orcas Island Historical Museum on North Beach Road Orcas Island Historical Museums is hiring for an Administrative Assistant. This is a year round part- time opportunity (20 hours a week) on Orcas Island. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Museum Administrative Assistant's primary responsibility is carrying out the daily activities
April Poetry | Lie to Me
Lie to Me - (Parental Advisory Version ~ but hopefully not Restricted) by B. Sadie Bailey Tell me more, maintain my bemused amusement, dear Whisper nihilistic narcissistic nothings in my infected ear Take my money, honey foreclose my home and hopes Throw my bilious bones to banksters suck the marrow,
Fill Out the Branches on Your Family Tree
Tuesday, April 17, 10: 30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Cathi Ciskowski for Orcas Genealogy Club -- The newly formed Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy-whether you have years of experience or want to get started.
EPRC Works with County on Development
--by Margie Doyle -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee, a county advisory board of citizen volunteers Rick Hughes reported on County Council business to the two dozen or so people gathered for the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) monthly meeting on Thursday, April 5. In his rapid-fire pace, Hughes
Francis Racey Memorial this Sunday
Sunday, April 15, 4 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Sydney Cooke -- A celebration to honor the life of Francis Racey, the inspiration and energy of the Lahari Hospice and Respite Care Center and Lahari Volunteer Hospice, will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 15 at Odd Fellows
