Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
OPALCO at Sea, Replacing the Submarine Cable
-- by Margie Doyle -- Barge laying OPALCO submarine cable, with western shores of Lopez Island in the background Personnel, mechanics and planning -- were three more boring concepts ever entertained? Yet the day-in, day-out, years-long planning by dedicated, expert personnel into the esoteric and remote mechanics of
Join 2nd Annual Fall Great Islands Clean-Up
Saturday, September 30, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Village Green -- from Pete Moe for Orcas Recycling -- Please help clean-up all the summer's accumulated refuse before winter closes in. Come out and volunteer for this all-islands greening event where volunteers pick-up litter from our public beaches and roadways. During
Rick Larsen Releases Statement on Failure of Graham-Cassidy Bill
-- from Douglas Wagoner for Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after Senate Republicans announced that the Graham-Cassidy bill, also known as Trumpcare, does not have sufficient votes to pass the Senate before the September 30th deadline. “For the sixth time this
Watch This Year’s Short Film Grant Winners, and Vote
-- by Lin McNulty -- The Orcas Island Film Festival awards grants of $5,000 to three filmmakers to explore the San Juan Islands and use it as a canvas to create short films that inspire, inform, and entertain. The three winning independent filmmakers then have the chance to bring their film
Register Now for 2017 South Sound Marine Naturalist Training
October 21, 22, 29 & November 4, 5, and 19 -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- Registration for the South Sound Marine Naturalist Training Program, presented by The Whale Museum, is now open. The program will run on the following dates: October 21, 22, 29 and November 4, 5, and 19.
NW Veterans Invited to Participate in Veterans Forum With Rick Larsen
Sunday, October 15, 2017, 12 – 2 p.m., Friday Harbor American Legion -- from Douglas Wagoner for Rep. Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host six Veterans Forums in San Juan, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, and Island counties. The forums, which begin on October 15, are opportunities for veterans to
Washington’s DREAMers Face Fast Deadline for Renewals
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that Washington state DREAMers will soon have assistance in paying the $495 application fee to apply for a two-year extension of their status in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Advocates recommend DREAMers mail their applications no later than October 3,
Another ‘Baby Boom’ Southern Resident Killer Whale Has Died
-- from Center for Whale Research -- J52 showing the characteristic “peanut head” depression behind the outline shape of the skull covered by a thin blubber layer. Note eye in front of eyepatch. Photo by Ken Balcomb, Center for Whale Research As of 19 September, another Southern Resident
Letter to Editor | It All Went Swimmingly
-- from Orcas Island School District -- [metaslider id=55442] Thank you, once again, to YMCA Camp Orkila for sponsoring swimming lessons for Orcas Elementary Students. This September marked the 6th year of the YMCA Camp Orkila Water Safety Week in partnership with our Elementary School. The weather cooperated perfectly while
October Dance Lessons for Cha Cha
Monday, October 2, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- We will be holding our October Dance Class on Oct0ber 2, from 7 to 9, at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will be teaching one of the more popular Latin dances, Cha Cha. The classes are
Guest Opinion | The Time has Come, the Walrus Said, to Talk of Many Things
-- from Joe Symons, PhD -- In a week, citizens of San Juan County will be given an in-person moment to express their views about what they value and want in living here. San Juan County is offering a one-day event on each of the three major ferry served islands
Blessing of the Animals Returns to Emmanuel Parish
-- from Father Berto Gándara-Perea -- Blessing of the Animals in observance of St. Francis Day, 2014 The feast of Francis of Assisi is on October 4th. We at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish invite you to join us on the labyrinth to give thanks for the gift of our
Give Input on Comp Plan 2036 Update at Upcoming Pop-ups and Workshops
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Department of Community Development will be hosting events to solicit public input on the County’s Comprehensive Plan vision, values, and priorities. The public is encouraged to attend our Pop-Up Studios and Community Workshops. Community input is vital to ensure that the Vision
Funhouse Commons Brings Eleventh Annual College Counseling Event
Tuesday - Wednesday, October 3 - 4, 6 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- Funhouse Commons and Orcas Island High School are teaming up for the annual post-high school “Futures Fair” for Orcas Island high school students Tuesday, October 3 through Thursday, October 5.
Letter to Editor | Gratitude From IRHI to OICF
-- from Greg Ayers, MD; Katy Breazeal; Carolyn Fiscus, CNM; and Mary Garcia, LPN -- Island Reproductive Health Initiative member, Jean Henigson, and Teen Representative, Ewan Lister applaud Hilary Canty, Orcas Island Community Foundation executive director. We write this to express our appreciation to the Orcas Island Community Foundation
Airport Begins Tree Removal Across Mt. Baker Road, South of Runway
-- from Tony Simpson for Orcas Airport -- In an effort to maintain the safety of the flying public and airport, tree removal has begun on Port of Orcas property located South of Mt Baker Road, East of Lover's Lane, North of the Saw Shop and Enchanted Forest Road and
