Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
OPALCO + PNGC = More Power to Shape Our Islands’ Energy Future
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- PNGC Board of Directors, L to R: Robert Echenrode—Umatilla Electric, Roman Gillen—Consumers Power, Board Chair, Dave Hagen—Clearwater Power, Annie Terracciano—Northern Lights, Board Secretary/Treasurer, Foster Hildreth—OPALCO, Ray Ellis—Lincoln Electric, Bryan Case—Fall River, David Gottula—Okanogan County Electric Cooperative, Bob Perry—West Oregon Electric Cooperative, Matt Michel—Lane Electric,
Initiative to Protect the Salish Sea Takes Shape. Does Nature Have Rights?
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- Dying orcas. Decimated salmon runs. Endangered abalone. The signs of decline are everywhere and accelerating as the Salish Sea fights for its life against the relentless forces of human impact and regulatory inertia. On December 5 a group of about 50 Orcas Islanders
San Juan Islands License Plate Petition Needs Your Signature
-- from San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Evening Passage by Nancy Spaulding We need your help! We are almost there. The San Juan Islands License Plate will raise money for local organizations' conservation projects. We just need a few more signatures. If you have not yet signed the
Reception to Benefit Whale Museum Education, Research Programs
Thursday, January 11, 6 - 8 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger for The Whale Museum -- Join us January 11, from 6-8 p.m. for a Reception at The Whale Museum to explore the Museum and enjoy excellent food, drinks, friends and the unveiling of our newest exhibits.
Gov. Inslee Responds to Federal Justice Dept. Crackdown on State Cannabis Laws
-- from the office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued the following statement today upon news that the U.S. Department of Justice would announce its decision to rescind the Cole Memorandum that has allowed Washington and other states to implement common-sense marijuana laws: “If news
Guest Opinion | WSF Mismanagement in the San Juan Islands
-- from John Brantigan -- After serving as the Shaw Island representative on the San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee for almost 10 years, I resigned in November due to my frustration with WSF’s lack of response to issues in our county. I wrote an editorial published in the Seattle
Winter Nutrition Class at Orcas Food Co-op
Sunday, Jan.7 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. -- from the Orcas Food Co-op -- Join Wellness Specialist Stephanie Rosenblatt as she explains the importance of infusing your recipes with body-nurturing Macrobiotic cooking tips for this winter season. For 35 years Stephanie has created workshops, motivational lectures, and interactive programs helping
Poetry: Practice, Possibility, Pleasure
-- from JoEllen Moldoff -- A five week poetry class on Tuesdays, January 16, 23, 30 & February 6, 13 from 1-3 p.m. at the Library in Eastsound, with JoEllen Moldoff as Facilitator. Poetry gives us a unique path into the rich content of our inner and outer worlds. As
Bob Spring Memorial Services
-- from Velma Doty -- Bob Spring's funeral service will be at 2:30 on Friday January 5th at St Francis Catholic Church Eastsound. Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 on Thursday at St Francis Church, Eastsound.
San Juan County Now Accepting Accessory Dwelling Unit Applications
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) is now accepting eligibility applications for detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) permits proposed outside of urban growth areas and activity centers. ADU eligibility applications must be received no later than 4:30 pm February 12, 2018. In
Flotsam & Jetsam | All the Pretty Lights
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Was recently pulled over by one of Orcas Island’s finest while on the way to NAPA because my trailer’s starboard side brake light was out. Here I thought I was a master of light, and instead I was a culprit. I’m
County Fair Announces 2018 Theme and Seeks Poster Artist
-- from San Juan County Fair Staff -- The 2018 Fair is already starting to take shape. Mark your calendars for August 15-18. This year, the Fair theme is “Rockin’ the Salish Sea.” Get ready to see décor and themed exhibit entries reflecting elements of our local waters as well
Lovel Pratt Joins Friends of the San Juans
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Today [Tuesday, January 2, 2018] Friends of the San Juans (Friends) announces the addition of Lovel Pratt as Director of Friends’ Marine Protection Program. Lovel Pratt comes to Friends from Mulno Cove Consulting, where her work focused on safe
The Rush to Pre-pay 2018 Property Taxes
-- by LIn McNulty -- It seemed like such a clever, beat-the-system to get around, if only for one more year, the new $1.5 trillion tax reform bill, entitled " The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," which was passed by the U.S. Senate on December and signed into law by the
January Art Show at Orcas Center
-- from Kathleen Youngren for Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee -- With the goal of beautifying Orcas Center and creating an inspiring and welcoming atmosphere, it is the responsibility of the Visual Arts Committee(VAC) of Orcas Center to enhance the lobby and Madrona Room with art. A new show is
Artsmith Artist Residency Artists to Read at Darvill’s Thursday
Thursday, January 4, 5 p.m., Darvills Bookstore -- from Jill McCabe Johnson for Artsmith -- The annual Artsmith Artist Residency takes place this week at the Kangaroo House Bed and Breakfast, and book lovers will have the chance to hear the artists read plus see some artist books at Darvill’s
