Here’s a thought…
“Every government has as much of a duty to avoid war as a ship’s captain has to avoid a shipwreck.”
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UPDATESYakima Down; Sailings Re-scheduled
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE 1045 p.m. The M/V Yakima is out of service until further notice due to a bent prop. The following temporary schedule is in effect for April 23. Sailing times have been adjusted to prioritize domestic travel in the San Juan Islands, canceling the
Ferry Alert: Generator Problem Delays Chelan
--from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- The M/V Chelan's 8:30am departure from Anacortes to Friday Harbor and Sidney, B.C., is temporarily delayed due to necessary repairs to a service generator. We apologize for the inconvenience. Updates will occur when more information is available.
April Poetry | howard’s
howard’s by Beth Myhr for howard tellefsen one man can make a world in a room as howard did in an old shack sitting in the shadow of the straits like a cold museum tended by the last man of an age he let us in just once and we
New Orcas Tour Company to Debut in May
-- from Cole Sisson for Salish Sea Tour Co -- Salish Sea Tour Co is about to launch a new “experience driven” tour service this May on Orcas Island. The tours feature a behind the scenes peek at life on the island. Two daily tours: Art, History & Local Legends
Kids 15 and Younger: It’s Fishing Derby Time
Saturday, April 28, 7 a.m., Cascade Lake -- from Fiona Stone for Orcas Adventures -- The Annual Bill Yarlott Youth Fishing Derby is open to children 15 and younger. It is a free event and starts at 7am on Cascade Lake April 28. Children under 14 do not need a
Sheriff’s Report | April 11 – 17, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, April 11, 2018 18-002369 Accident-HitRun 11:36:16 04/11/18 An Orcas Deputy responded to a hit-n-run call. The incident happened a few days prior. A statement and photographs were taken. No suspects at this time. 18-002372 Traffic Hazard 13:07:06 04/11/18 A Lopez Island
April Poetry | InVolved
InVolved by Carla Stanley Faln asleep mid text tweet omg scene the side I tried I'm tired alive looking took to fingrtip slipping papers of the world news bounce word mist pronounced defy the ads slobbers got odders in charge of the charge pods casting watcha camra birdie your words
Orcas Currents Lecture: Russel Barsh to Speak on San Juans Marine Food Web
Sunday, April 29, 2 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- On Sunday afternoon, April 29, Kwiáht Director Russel Barsh will deliver an Orcas Currents lecture on “The Marine Food Web: From Diatoms to Killer Whales.” This event will occur in the Orcas Island Community
Popular PlayFest Just Around the Corner
Friday - Sunday, May 4 - 6 and Friday - Sunday, May 11 - 13, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Aaimee Johnson for Actors Theater -- The 13th Annual PlayFest opens Friday, May 4 on The Grange stage. The following seven short plays will be brought to life—the culmination
Forest Inventory Workshop Coming Up
Saturday, April 28, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Midkiff Family Forest, Lopez Island -- from Cailin Mackenzie for Northwest Natural Resource Group -- Northwest Natural Resource Group is hosting a workshop on how to complete a forest inventory and estimate the volume and value of timber and woody biomass. This workshop will take
Schedule Appointment for Kindergarten Registration
Friday, May 11, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Lorena Stankevich for Orcas Elementary School -- Mark your calendars for Friday, May 11th and join us at the Orcas Island Elementary School Kindergarten Screening. Kids, bring your parents and questions. Meet school staff. Sign up for
Big Weekend Planned by The Whale Museum
“Gear Up” Workshop for Marine Naturalists on April 21, and Earth Day Workshop on April 22 -- 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 by an
April Poetry | While smiling at chirping grasshopper
While smiling at chirping grasshopper by Lin McNulty Again, you ask About my angst, My anger, and my aches You balk not At convoluted cryptic responses Meant to dispel any attempt at reason You spew magic From eons here again Straighten the mirror when necessary One might think You have
Celebrate Earth Day at the Great Islands Clean-Up
Sunday, April 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., All Islands -- from Pete Moe for Orcas Recycling -- Hundreds of volunteers throughout the San Juan Islands will gather on Sunday, April, 22, 2018 to celebrate Earth Day and participate in the Great Islands Clean-Up. In its 5th year, the Great
Guest Opinion | A Novel Situation for OISD
-- from Thomas Baldwin -- Orcas Island School District finds itself in a novel situation, distinct from what has been business as usual for years. They actually have money that will allow them to develop a budget for the 2018-19 academic year that does not include layoffs, temporary or otherwise.
Orcas Rising to Share Local Music at Orcas Center
Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Didier Gincig -- Orcas Center presents “Orcas Rising” a wonderful evening of talented island musicians performing on Center Stage Saturday, April 28 at 7:30. The event promises to be an easy-going, fun local sharing of music, replicating an island living room
