Here’s a thought…
“We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don’t care for.”
MARIE VON EBNER-ESCHENBACH
OIFR Responds to Fire at Eastsound Business
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- At 1:44 p.m., crews from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a structure fire at 109 North Beach Road. First crews on scene reported finding an active fire, with smoke and flames coming from the window
Letter to the Editor: Bangs on Required Financial Assistance
by Bill Bangs, Orcas PHD Commissioner Candidate A number of people have, quite properly, raised the question of what an Orcas Public Hospital District (PHD) would do to ensure care for all islanders, including the uninsured and underinsured. My position is that any practice or provider would need to satisfy
Transcripts of Public Hospital Commissioner Candidates Available
-- from JoEllen Moldoff for COHC -- The Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC) has posted a transcript of the Candidates for PHD Commissioners' statements, and the Q & A from the Town Hall meeting on February 24th on our website https://www.coalitionfororcashealthcare.com/. A hard copy is also available at the
Ranker Salish Sea Protection Bill Heads to House
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- The Senate on Saturday passed significant legislation to protect Washington state’s orcas and the marine waters they call home.The two measures are part of my Salish Sea Protection package. The Puget Sound resident orca population has dropped to one of its lowest levels ever. We
Dance/Movement Workshops Today — Performance Thursday Night
Three workshops still open today Meditation Movement class at Emmanuel Parish Hall this morning. Afternoon workshops still open Today Wednesday, March 7 the Utah Repertory Dance Theatre will conduct three more dance/movement classes to the Orcas community. The classes are offered FREE through the efforts of Orcas Center,
Schedule Change: OPALCO Candidate Forum Thursday, March 15 Only
Thursday, March 15, 6 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Krista Bouchey for OPALCO -- There are two open positions in this year’s OPALCO election and only two candidates. Because this is an uncontested election, OPALCO has scaled back the candidate forums; there will only be one forum: Thursday, March
Get Your Estate in Order With Upcoming Workshop
Wednesday, March 21, 1:15 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Local attorney Cyrus Field with his son. Local attorney Cyrus Field is presenting a free ‘Estate Planning Workshop’ on March 21 at 1:15 pm at the Orcas Senior Center
Inslee Signs Bill to Ban Bump Stock Devices
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Bump stocks, the devices that essentially turn a semiautomatic gun into a machine gun, will soon be outlawed in the state of Washington. Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill today prohibiting the sale and use of bump stocks, which are a devastating tool in
Skagit Valley College to Begin Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Management
-- from Skagit Valley College -- Skagit Valley College (SVC) received approval in February 2018 from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the College’s regional accrediting body, to offer and begin an Applied Management baccalaureate program in September 2018. SVC received approval in October 2017 from the Washington State Board for Community
County Fair Seeks Entertainment, Housing Sponsorships
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Fair -- Have you ever wondered about alternative ways to support the Fair? Maybe you would have liked to volunteer but have never had the time. Consider supporting the Fair by becoming a sponsor. If you consider sponsoring, your support earns you
TODAY! Orcas School District Will Hold Open House
Tuesday, March 6, 5:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Orcas School District,, reposted from Feb 27, 2018-- We welcome you, our community, to join us in the pre-planning and scheduling updates for the Orcas Island School District 2017 Bond and Levy Projects. This Community Open House will take place
County Board Vacancies Announced
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: https://sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee
Why are Salmon Dying in the Salish Sea?
Tuesday, March 13, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Justin Cox -- Low salmon returns are expected to restrict fisheries in Washington this year, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reported this week. Jacques White of the Salish Sea Marine Survival Project is actively working to help ensure
National Dance Theatre Offers Free Classes
-- by Margie Doyle for Orcas Center -- Bill Gincig and Jean Henigson dance The Utah Repertory Dance Theatre will conduct five dance/movement classes to the Orcas community on Wednesday, March 7. The classes are offered FREE to the community through the efforts of Orcas Center, which received
Lahari Announces its 2018 Caregiver Training and Certification Program
--by Dennis King, Executive Director, Lahari -- Dennis King, Lahari Director Aging on Orcas Island can be challenging. Having trained long term home caregivers can sometimes make the difference between staying in our homes or moving off the island. In order to help meet the growing need for
Hundreds of State Legislators Oppose Offshore Oil Drilling
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Caucus -- In response to the Trump administration’s proposal to open nearly all offshore waters to oil and gas drilling, 227 state legislators from 17 coastal states signed a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke opposing the drilling plan. The letter, spearheaded
