Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
EPRC Met This Week in a Three-Hour Session
-- by Emma Heikkinen, Orcas Issues Summer Intern -- The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) met for a three-hour session on July 6 from 3-6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station to discuss the Subarea Plan Work Group recommendations, which will be used to create a comprehensive survey. Other
Inslee Signs Bill to Improve Basic Education Funding
-- from Tara Lee, Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Thursday to create more equitable education opportunities for students in K-12 public schools, including changes to the way local districts fund their schools. The changes are in response to the state Supreme Court’s McCleary decision,
Phew! Look At All We Did to Celebrate the Fourth
-- by Olivia Smith, Orcas Issues Summer Intern -- For this year’s Independence Day celebration, our community followed the theme of Island Creatures. Festivities were hosted by the Historical Museum, the Chamber of Commerce, Funhouse Commons, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, and Bellport Deer Harbor Marina. The annual Independence Day
Orcas Rotary’s First Annual Pickleball Tourney Will Benefit Orcas Center
Saturday, July 15, 8 a.m., Buck Park -- from Rick Markov -- A fun day of Pickleball with friends and fellow Pickleball enthusiasts is scheduled for next weekend, Saturday, July 15. The event begins at 8 a.m. at Buck Park and will benefit Orcas Center. Three Divisions are slated, to
Annual Tribal Canoe Journey Stopovers Planned for San Juan, Lopez Islands
July 24 - 25, Lopez and San Juan Islands -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Each summer inter-tribal canoes depart from their homeland to a common destination within Coast Salish territory. Canoes will pass through the San Juan Islands on their way to the final
SummerFest Theme: “Making Room at the Table”
Thursday - Sunday, July 27-30, Orcas Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith for Orcas Community Church -- Come join us for SummerFest 2017, a relational weekend event sparking the synergy of spirit, intellect, and creativity with music, art, and some great speakers. This year’s theme is “Making Room at the
Emmanuel Youth Day Camp Will Be Offering Cooking Lessons and Stories
August 7 - 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from The Rev. Berto Gándara-Perea, Rector, Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- When Jesus spread his message of love and compassion he used meals and stories to build a community that would live out his message. Join us
Public Meeting on Ferry Fare Increases Coming Up
Monday, July 10, 6 - 8 p.m., Legislative Hearing Room, Friday Harbor -- from Washington Transportation Commission -- The Washington State Transportation Commission is beginning a series of four public meetings in local communities, starting tonight on Bainbridge Island. They are seeking comments on a proposal that increases fares for
Letter to Editor | Fireworks, Laws, and People
-- from Steve Henigson -- It’s July fifth. The news is filled with stories of disastrous fires started by errant fireworks. In one, the people who set off the bottle rocket that caused a serious structure fire continued to set off more of them, right over the heads of the
Actors Theater Brings “My Old Lady” to Random Howse
Thursday - Friday, July 13 - 14, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Melinda Milligan for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island presents a staged reading of “My Old Lady” by Israel Horowitz, on Thursday, July 13 and Friday July 14 at 7 p.m.
Lt. Governor Habib, Sen. Ranker Will Host Community Forum on Orcas
Wednesday, July 12, 3 - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Dave Pringle for Senate Democratic Communications -- Join Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib and Sen. Kevin Ranker for a community discussion July 12 on priority issues in the San Juan region and beyond. The Lt. Governor will discuss the
Celebration of Life Reception for Dr. Darryl Laramore
Sunday, July 9, 5 p.m., 494G Buoy Bay Road, Olga -- from Nina Laramore -- A Celebration of Life Reception will be held for long-time summer Orcas resident Dr. Darryl D. Laramore on Sunday, July 9 at 5 p.m. at 494G Buoy Bay Road in Olga. Laramore a renowned expert and
Governor Signs Paid Medical, Family Leave Program
-- from Chase Gallagher for Governor Inslee's Office -- With Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature today, Washington became the fifth state in the U.S. to establish a paid family and medical leave program for workers — and arguably the most forward-thinking one in the nation. The new law Inslee signed was passed by the
Dog Gone Missing During 4th of July Outing
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- A one-year old Golden Retriever went missing on the 4th of July from West Beach Resort. "Kai" was wearing a green collar with tags, along with a leash when it went missing. If you have any information, call Stacy (Owner) at (425) 891-4691 or (360)
Whidbey Naval Air Rescues Two Over Weekend
-- from Mike Welding, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island enroute for a mission to rescue a severely distressed hiker on the Okanogan Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) the evening of July 2, temporarily postponed that mission after
Jesse Boleyn Announces Orcas Island Summer Concert Series for 2017
First concert of series Saturday July 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center -- from Jesse Boleyn -- American songwriter, recording artist and author, Jesse Boleyn is proud to host the 2017 Orcas Island Performing Arts Center summer concert series in beautiful Eastsound. Boleyn, along with special guest, Seattle blues
