Here’s a thought…
“Like the drunk guy at the bar who doesn’t drink.”
LAWRENCE O’DONNELL
In Memoriam | Francis Racey
-- Submitted by Dennis King - Executive Director, Lahari-- Photo by Noah Racey Francis Racey, the inspiration and energy of the Lahari Hospice and Respite Care Center and Lahari Volunteer Hospice, has passed. Francis, a longtime Orcas resident, brought compassion, comfort, and dignity to islanders and their families
League of Women Voters Enable You to Contact Legislators
-- by Ann Murphy, President. League of Women Voters of Washington State -- This Week's Alert If you do nothing else, here are the most important actions you can take: Automatic Voter Registration-It's Time This year we have a great opportunity to pass Automatic Voter Registration (AVR). This simple step
Orcas Observes Women’s Protest March
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas women lead the Jan. 20 protest march, joined by millions around the world Blustery January weather did not dampen the enthusiasm of participants in the Orcas Women's March on Saturday, January 20. Nearly 100 women gathered at Waterfront Park to march in
Tosca Triumphs with Electric Duets at Orcas Center
Sunday, January 28, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s new production of Puccini’s Tosca streaming Live in HD on Sunday, January 28 at 1:00 pm. Join us for the Met. Come and see Puccini’s tragic tale of
Inslee Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
-- from Office of the Governor -- "There is no question this federal shutdown creates chaos, confusion and uncertainty for hard-working families, students, small businesses, veterans and seniors across Washington state. My office is working with state agencies to understand how their operations, and Washington’s communities, will be impacted. At
WSF Warns of Severe Winds, Heavy Rain
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The National Weather Service is predicting severe winds in our region January 20-21. This storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to Western Washington. Safety is the number one priority of Washington State Ferries, so in the event of extremely
Senate Democrats Pass Bills Supporting LGBTQ Children
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- [Yesterday, January 19] the Senate passed two important bills protecting LGBTQ children: SB 5722, banning conversion therapy for children, and SB 5766, preventing bullying in schools. "I am proud that our state stands up for all people, especially our most vulnerable. All children
Sheriff’s Report | January 10 – 16, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- January 10, 2018 18-000235 Wanted Person 07:08:31 01/10/18 A Friday Harbor Deputy arrested a Friday Harbor resident with two outstanding warrants. The subject was booked into jail and a report completed. 18-000237 Found Property 10:39:42 01/10/18 A deputy responded to a call
Rick Larsen Cancels Orcas Reception
-- from Rick Larsen's Office -- Because of the uncertainty surrounding the potential federal government shutdown, we have had to cancel tomorrow's [Jan. 20] Orcas Island reception at Odd Fellows Hall from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Eastsound. This event will be rescheduled. We will let you know when
Odd Fellows Help Maintain Kokanee Hatchery
-- from Michael Riordan -- Al Nickerson (right) watches as biologist Mike O’Connell (left) delivers thousands of Kokanee salmon eggs from Lake Whatcom Hatchery on January 9. (photograph by Michael Riordan) Led by lifelong fisherman John Sumrall, a small group of Odd Fellows is working with park rangers
NT Live’s Young Marx ‘Racy, Witty, Vivid’ on Screen at Orcas Center
Thursday, January 25, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Young Marx, broadcast live from London’s newest venue the Bridge Theatre streams live to the Orcas Center screen on January 25, 7:30 p.m. Rory Kinnear stars in this new comedy
Bolshoi Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet Coming to Orcas Center
Sunday, January 21, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Bolshoi Ballet present Sergei Prokofiev's ballet Romeo and Juliet staged by famous choreographer Alexei Ratmansky. Ratmansky stages the company’s premiere of his production with dramatic urgency and a fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s beloved classic. His
Candidates for Orcas Hospital District — File Soon
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- The San Juan County Council has approved, based on petitions submitted last summer, a proposition for the formation of a public hospital district on Orcas Island. The question of formation will go to the voters of Orcas Island in the April
Legislature Passes Capital Budget
Last night, Jan. 18, the Washington State Senate passed a capital budget to put people to work and invest in our communities. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement after the Senate passed the state capital budget, investing $4.2 billion in more than 1,400 projects across the state, and
Changing Comments and Committees at Fire & Rescue
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- A new public comment policy and the operation of a new committee structure were on display at the January 16 regular meeting of the Orcas Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC). The public comment policy, adopted in December, creates one public comment period
San Juan and Orcas Island Women’s Marches Planned
Saturday, January 20, 11:30 a.m., Gather at Waterfront Park -- from Gretchen Krampf -- ISLAND WOMEN'S MARCH invites all islands to participate in a sidewalk march on January 20th, 2018 in Friday Harbor. We will meet at the Friday Harbor Courthouse on 1st Street, next to the American Legion. Staging
