Here’s a thought…
“There are many forms of patriotism and telling the truth is one of them.”
ANDERSON COOPER
Orcas Christian Serving Up Free Community Dinner
Tuesday, February 13, 5 - 7:30 p.m.,, Orcas Christian School -- from Kathy Roosma for Orcas Christian School -- Orcas Christian School invites everyone to the second 2018 community dinner on Tuesday, February 13 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. This free, all-you-can-eat meal will feature Mexican food. On the menu are enchiladas, burritos, Spanish
UPDATE: Public Hospital District Commissioner Candidates Announced
--from San Juan County Auditor (updated Feb. 14 at 11:30 a.m.)-- Ballot Name San Juan County Public Hospital District #3 Hospital Commissioner 1 Nonpartisan Office 6-year term Richard Fralick Hospital Commissioner 2 Nonpartisan Office 6-year term Pegi Groundwater Bob Phalan (Withdrawn) Hospital Commissioner 3 Nonpartisan Office 6-year term Arthur Lange Leif Hospital Commissioner
Inslee Statement on Unanimous Passage of Opioid Use Disorder Bill
-- from Governor Jay Inslee -- "I am pleased that the House just unanimously passed HB 2489, to treat opioid use disorder which is taking the lives and livelihoods of thousands of Washingtonians every year. "Prevention and treatment go hand-in-hand. This bill will help save lives, and give doctors, law enforcement
Interested in Madrona Point Future?
Saturday, February 17, 2 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from Peter Fisher -- Peter Fisher photo Interested in Madrona Point’s future? On Saturday, February 17, at 2 p.m., Peter Fisher will show a KOMO-TV4 video clip from 1989 about Madrona Point at Odd Fellows in Eastsound. He will present the
Sheriff’s Report | January 31 – February 6, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- January 31, 2018 18-000692 Communications Problem 10:20:30 01/31/18 A Deputy responded to a report of Threatening Communications involving a Juvenile. Information was gathered, a report made, and the report was forwarded to Juvenile Services for investigation. 18-000702 Animal Bite 18:01:36 01/31/18 Deputies
UU Fellowship Topic is Boxing and Brain Health
Sunday, February 11, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join our Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for a talk about the connection between exercise - specifically boxing - and brain health. Suzanne will lead the discussion and some seated boxing exercise. Bring a water bottle. Art Lange from
Orcas Christian Forfeits Basketball Game
-- from KOMO News -- A boys basketball team on Orcas Island is learning that winning isn't everything. The team recently decided to forfeit a playoff game, which ended its season, and it was all to help a teammate and his family. "I was kind of speechless," said Corey Aragon,
Seattle Leader to Speak About Activism
Tuesday, February 13, 5 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from Orcas Island Library -- Nick Licata, former Seattle City Council member and one of the city's most effective leaders of political and social change, will speak about his book, Becoming a Citizen Activist: Stories, Strategies and Advice for Changing Our
Letter to Editor | Time For Us to Come Together as a Community
-- from Ed and Kristen Wilson -- We support the establishment of a Public Hospital District. Over the past 26 years we have lived here, we have watched the many iterations of our medical care system on Orcas Island. We’ve had fine doctors throughout the time we have lived here,
U.S. Rep. Larsen Explains Federal Budget Vote
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement ahead of voting for the budget agreement in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018: “I am voting yes on the budget deal. It tackles important issues facing Washington’s working families such as infrastructure, the opioid crisis and ensuring
Volunteers Make the Difference at The Exchange
-- from John Carl for Orcas Recycling Services -- Exchange volunteer John Gratch When Orcas Recycling Services took control of the new Exchange building, it was just a shell: a big metal building on a concrete slab. There was still lots to be done--namely to finish out the
Comprehensive Plan Vision: Planning Commission Briefing
Friday, Feb. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the County Council Hearing Room, Friday Harbor At the February 16, 2018, Planning Commission meeting in the County Council hearing room, will take public comment and discuss proposed amendments to the SJC Comprehensive Plan Vision. Proposed amendments were first discussed at the January
Chelan Replaces Elwha During Maintenance
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Beginning Friday, February 9, the 124-car Chelan will replace the 144-car Elwha on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route. Chelan will operate in the #2 vessel position while scheduled maintenance is performed on Elwha’s main engines. Check the online schedule and reservation pages to view affected
Kyle Loring Says Goodbye After Ten Years With Friends
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- After ten years of public service as Friends of the San Juans’ staff attorney, Kyle Loring will be leaving the organization in June to pursue other endeavors. Starting this month, Friends will conduct a search for a talented environmental
Senate Passes Ban on Invasive Species Atlantic Salmon Net Pens
-- from Dave Pringle for Senator Ranker's Office -- The Senate today passed Sen. Kevin Ranker's legislation to permanently ban commercial net pens used for farming invasive Atlantic salmon in Washington state waters. "In the months since the escape of hundreds of thousands of invasive Atlantic salmon from the net
Guest Opinion: Western States’ Duty to Revive Democracy
-- by Michael Riordan -- Michael Riordan and Martha Farish exchange opinions at OPALCO annual meeting aboard state ferry By any measure, the Pacific edge of the United States did not vote for Donald Trump in November 2016. We voted overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton — and thus for
