Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
State Agencies Initiate Incident Command to Address Atlantic Salmon Net Pen Escape
-- from Cori Simmons for Department of Natural Resources -- The Washington state departments of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife and Ecology, along with the Office of the Governor and state Emergency Management Division, signed on to a Memorandum of Agreement, standing up an Incident Command structure to respond to the escape
Governor Responds to Atlantic Salmon Release
-- from Jaime Smith for Governor Inslee's Office -- This morning the Washington state departments of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife, and Ecology along with the Office of the Governor and state Emergency Management Division, announced the formation of an Incident Command structure to respond to the escape of Atlantic
60-plus Island Businesses Support the Historical Society’s Silent Auction
Saturday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Village Green -- by Carol Kulminski for the Orcas Island Historical Society -- Visit the free festivities on the Village Green on Saturday, September 2, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and bid on gift certificates and items of
Sheriff’s Report | August 16 – 22, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- August 16, 2017 17-005541 Animal at Large 18:11:05 08/16/17 A Lopez Island deputy was called about a dog reportedly running at large in the Village. The dog and owner were located in the vicinity. The dog owner was advised of the complaint.
Back to School Kicks Off With a Barbeque
Tuesday, September 5, 4 - 6 p.m., School Maple Tree -- from Orcas Island School District -- Orcas School District is working with the Parents, Teachers, and Students Association to throw our families a BBQ/Party the afternoon before the first day of school to make the transition as smooth as
Food Bank Bits and Bites…
-- from the Orcas Island Food Bank Board-- Things have been humming right along at the OI Food Bank. The number of clients we serve has averaged 663 individuals a month for the first six months of this year – down from 750 last year. We see this as a
Sidney Run Cancelled for Wednesday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- This week, crews on the Hyak, which is currently assigned to the San Juan Islands route, discovered oil and water mixing in one of its generators. While the situation is not an immediate threat to vessel operations, if not addressed soon, it could lead
Audition Notice From Orcas Center
Addams Family: August 29 - 30, 6 p.m., Orcas Center Stage Whale of a Show: Friday, September 15 from 3:30-5 p.m. and Saturday, September 16 from 12-1:30 p.m., Black Box -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The Orcas Center has chosen The Addams Family - The Musical as
What is a School District “Fund Balance” and Why is it Important?
-- from Orcas Island School District Staff -- A district’s fund balance is the amount left in the school district’s accounts, less any accounts payable, at the end of the fiscal year. In the case of OISD, the current balance has built up over time, after reaching a low point
Historical Lime Kiln Interpretive Walk This Weekend
Saturday, August 26, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Judd Cove Preserve -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- This Saturday, August 26, Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty and Historian Boyd Pratt are leading an interpretive walk that is sure to delight anyone interested in the cultural history of
Orcas Kings Football Looks to Season Opener
Saturday, August 26, 3 p.m., OHS Football Field -- from Nicole Hill for Orcas Island Kings Football -- Come support our Kings Football program this Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Orcas High School Football Field. We will play Friday Harbor in the Junior Division in our first game of the
Inslee Pens Open Letter to Speaker Paul Ryan
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- [Editor's Note: House Speaker Paul Ryan visited Boeing in Everett today to discuss tax reform.] Dear Speaker Ryan, Welcome to Washington state, home to 7 million people and the best economy in the nation. As you flew in, I’m sure you noticed the unparalleled natural
Adey Bell Brings Her One Woman Show to Orcas Center
Saturday, August 26, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Jesse Boleyn -- Following two successful concerts presented this summer at Orcas Center for the Performing Arts, venerable songwriter Jesse Boleyn is proud to invite to center stage Adey Bell in a Carnegie Hall style performance on grand piano Saturday, Aug
Fire Commissioners Review Wildland Fires, Overlapping Calls — and Taxes
(picture courtesy OIFR of Minnow Creek Fire, July 2017) -- by Susan McBain and Margie Doyle -- At their regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 21, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) Commissioners heard progress reports on summer operations, new initiatives and updates to the accounting, computer and website systems at
Join End of Season Eastsound Art Walk
Thursday, August 24 starting at 5 p.m. in Eastsound Village -- from Michele Wiley -- The final Art Walk of the 2017 season takes place Thursday evening, Aug. 24, beginning at 5 p.m. Walk around and enjoy the variety of art at local shops and studios in Eastsound
New Math Teacher Joins School Staff
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- Meet our new OIHS Math Teacher, Ryan Kennedy. Ryan “has always wanted to teach”, however, life and careers took him in other directions first. This latest career choice has been a great transition for him and his young family. He is
