Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Sheriff’s Report | May 24 – 30, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- May 24, 2017 17-002872 Court Order Violation 10:46:19 05/24/17 A citizen called about a possible order violation that occurred about forty five minutes earlier in Eastsound. A report was taken. 17-002875 Theft 11:33:50 05/24/17 An Eastsound resident called about a theft that
Person of Interest | Terry Johnson, Painter
-- by Lin McNulty -- Three Women On A Bench Terry Johnson refers to himself as a painter, rather than the term artist that those viewing his works would naturally apply to his skills. He considers "artist" to be an abused term and being a painter simply means
Eastsound Mayoral Candidates Hope to Break From Pack
-- from Susan Anderson for Children's House -- Eastsound mayoral candidates from left to right: Skye, Hudson, Toby, Tyrone and Dr. Spyder With an early lead in the Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race, Tyrone shows why he’s “fit to govern.” The Golden Retriever has previous political experience and
Bird the Coffelt Farm Preserve
Saturday, June 10, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., 1071 Crow Valley Road -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Join ornithologist Kim Middleton and Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty to observe birds of the forest, fields and farmyard at Coffelt Farm Preserve. A wonderful diversity of habitats
Burn Permits Extended Due to Wet Weather
-- from RJ Myers, San Juan County Fire Marshal -- Burn Permit holders can expect burning to remain open for the duration of the month of June for residential permits and permits to be available again in the Fall. Please continue to contact your individual fire districts by phone before beginning
Jude Law Smoulders in NT Live’s Obsession at Orcas Center
Thursday, June 8, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Obsession is broadcast live to Orcas Center Thursday, June 8 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are very scarce for the production, broadcast live from the Old Vic Theatre in London –so
Letter to Editor | Many Thanks From Forest School
-- from Heidi Bruce for Orcas Island Forest School -- Orcas Island Forest School would like to give many thanks to those who attended our first annual Spring Soiree. The warm evening at West Beach Farm was filled with music, food, and children playing in the gardens. We'd like to
UPDATED: There is No Bear Photo Contest
-- by Lin McNulty -- In response to the comments received on this article posted earlier this evening, Orcas Issues has decided to not encourage interference with our visiting Black Bear by taking photos of her/him. There is no longer a contest to see who can capture the best bear photo.
Eastsound Art Walk This Saturday
Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Eastsound -- from Michele Wiley -- Why go off island when you can find beautiful, functional, and handmade gifts right here and support our local economy? Join galleries and businesses throughout Eastsound as we celebrate our local arts scene. Take the afternoon
Ranker: Up to Washington to Fight Climate Change
-- from Dave Pringle, State Senate Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the following statement following President Trump’s announcement that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord: "Today, the president announced his ill-advised decision to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord,
Veggie Potluck & Movie “Vegan Everyday Stories”
Sunday, June 4, 6 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Lili Hein -- This monthly gathering on the first Sunday of every month celebrates a compassionate, healthy, and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in on the lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, come home with recipes, and enjoy yummy food.
Larsen Statement on Trump’s Exit From Paris Climate Accord
-- from Douglas Wagoner, Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after President Trump announced America will exit the Paris climate accord – an agreement between 195 countries to slow the effects of global climate change. “Withdrawing the United States from the Paris climate
Until Our Black Bear Can Be Apprehended…
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On Saturday the 27th of May Orcas Island received a new visitor, a black bear who it appears as though swam to Orcas Island from Lummi Island. We immediately contacted the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Since then we have been in constant
Award-winning Playwright to Read New Play
Sunday, June 11, 3 p.m., The Grange -- from Tish Knapp -- The reading of a new play written by John Maxwell, brother of Tish Knapp and Jen Macy will be performed at the Grange on June 11 at 3:00 in the afternoon. The name of the play will grab
“Pick Your Pleasure” with the Community Band
-- from Karen Key Speck for the Orcas Island Community Band -- "Pick Your Pleasure" is the title of the Orcas Island Community Band’s spring concert, Saturday, June 3 at Orcas Center, 7:30pm. The Band in its 27th year has always felt it very important that music is for everyone.
The Exchange Meets Fundraising Goal
-- from Pete Moe for Orcas Recycling Services -- Back in the good old days. Photo by Ron Glassett Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Orcas community, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) has met its fundraising goals for re-opening The Exchange reuse facility. Fundraising to re-build the Exchange
