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“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Ranker: Senate Must Act to Ensure Online Transparency
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- State Senator Kevin Ranker Following the Washington state House of Representatives passing SHB 2200, protecting internet privacy, with a vote of 87-10, sponsor of the Senate version SB 5919, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the following statement: “People expect their
Animal Acupressure Will be Demonstrated at Animal Shelter
Saturday, April 29, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Animal Shelter -- from Mariann Carrasco -- A demonstration of how animal acupressure works on our dogs, cats, and horses will be given by Mariann Carrasco of Blue Island Animal Acupressure, LLC on Saturday Apr. 29 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the
April Poetry | Discovered
Discovered -- Samuel Webster -- it was as if a great talon had ripped the night sky laid bare the secrets hidden behind a veil of despair the darkest corners no respite wrenched forth from alcoves of silence we have discovered we have ascertained we have noted etched with acid
Funhouse Commons Seeks New Director
-- from Abby Rueb, Board President, Funhouse Commons -- Today we are launching into a new chapter of growth as an organization. Krista Bouchey, our Executive Director for the past four years, has announced she will be departing from her position at the Funhouse effective May 24, 2017 to join
Popular, Prolific Author to Visit Darvill’s
Tuesday, April 25, 4 - 5 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Jenny Pederson -- Tuesday April 25 from 4 – 5 p.m. Lawrence Millman will join us for an informal talk and to sign copies of his books. Millman is the author of 16 books, including "A Kayak Full of
NAS Whidbey Conducts Easter Search & Rescue
-- from Mike Welding -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued a hiker off of Mount Erie in Anacortes, Wash. on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Early that evening, the weekend SAR Alert crew received notification that a hiker had fallen
SJI National Historical Park Recruiting for Youth Conservation Corps
-- from Raena Parsons -- San Juan Island National Historical Park is currently recruiting for the 2017 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program, a work-based education program for young men and women between the ages of 15 and 18. Participants must live in the local commuting area. Applications are available online
Free Workshop for Anyone With a Story to Tell
Saturday, May 13, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Sandy Strehlou -- Join members of the Writing Our History Project (WOHP) and their partners, History Link (historylink.org) and the Orcas and San Juan island libraries and historical museums, for a workshop on the resources available for finding
Governor Signs Morris Legislation
-- from Washington House Democrats -- Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jeff Morris ensuring utility easement processing and oversight, and maintaining the “Call Before You Dig” program, were recently signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. Morris (D-Mt. Vernon) is chair of the House Technology and Economic Development Committee, and has
Forest Fire Averted Due to Quick Response
-- from Marla Johns -- At 2:24 p.m. crews from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a vehicle fire on Mount Constitution. Units arrived on scene at 2:35 p.m. to find a Ford F-350 work truck fully engulfed. Shortly after arriving on scene, the fuel tank in the
Larsen Calls for Unity Against North Korea’s Nuclear Program
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Congressman: 'the US and South Korea must show the strength of our defense treaty alliance by demonstrating a united front and refraining from unilateral action' Upon returning from the Korean peninsula as a part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement:
Young Musicians to Showcase Talents
Thursday, April 27, 5:30 p.m., San Juan Grange -- from Glenn Hendrick -- What sounds are the next generation crafting under the radar? Join us at The San Juan Island Grange on Thursday, Apr. 27 and hear for yourself. The kids are alright. Music teachers at Spring Street International School
Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes Supports Two OPALCO Candidates
-- from Rick Hughes -- I am writing to voice my support for both Vince Dauciunas and Mark Madsen as candidates for the OPALCO board. In the past several years, OPALCO and Rock Island have made much progress delivering broadband to our county, and leading the way on local renewable
Letter to Editor | Thanks for an Eggcellent Hunt
-- from Don Webster -- On Saturday, Apr. 15, the Orcas Island Lions Club hosted its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Moran State Park. There were at least 136 eager egg hunters that morning and they made short work of the 900+ eggs we had hidden in the area. The
April Poetry | In the Bosom of Bread
-- by Margie Doyle -- In the Bosom of Bread There was a long-lost time When I had a home I made bread The smell filled my home The warmth, the soul of bread I had a friend in time Without a care, I ate the bread And then I
Cascade Mall Shooting Defendant Dies in Jail
-- from Skagit Valley Herald -- The man accused of killing five people during the Sept. 23 shooting at Cascade Mall died Sunday evening while being held in the Snohomish County Jail. Arcan Cetin, 20, died in an apparent suicide, Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney Rich Weyrich said Monday morning. Cetin
