Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
Mindy Kayl Named OASIS Office Manager
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas Island School District -- [Orcas Island School District is] in the process of spotlighting [the] most recent hires in preparation for the new school year. On board now as the OASIS Office Manager is a familiar face in the community - Mindy Kayl. Kayl
Reception for Visiting Artists Stevens and Skinner
Sunday, August 6, 2 to 6 p.m. at Crow Valley Gallery - 296 Main St. In his career of over 30 years, Bradley Stevens has forged a reputation as one of America's leading realist painters. Stevens is unique among his contemporaries for his exceptional achievements in three domains of representational
New or Confused About Medicare?
Wednesday, August 9, 2 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- If you are turning 65 soon or if you have been on Social Security Disability for two years, you are now eligible for Medicare. You will need to be prepared for a whole new medical insurance experience. Come
Sheriff’s Report | July 26 – August 1, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- July 26, 2017 17-004772 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:18:07 07/26/17 Deputies contacted Lopez Island residents to investigate a report of an active domestic violence incident. It was determined there was no evidence of a crime and a report was completed. 17-004773 Trespassing
A Celebration of Mary Schoen’s Life
Friday, August 11, 2 - 4 p.m., West Sound Community Hall -- from Steven Schoen -- A celebration of the life of Mary Katherine Schoen (September 27, 1925 – April 26, 2017) will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at West Sound Community Hall. At
Why No Burn Ban?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Current (as 4 p.m., August 4, 2017) air quality and fire map. When you look outside at the dull grey lurking overhead, as wind conditions push British Columbia wildfire smoke into our skies, it seems only natural to wonder why there would not
Inslee Statement on AG Sessions’ Letter Regarding Marijuana
-- from Office of Governor Inslee -- “Washington state has been a ground-breaking leader when it comes to implementing a whole new marketplace for recreational marijuana. I am incredibly proud of the work we’ve done to implement legalization in a way that keeps youth safe, minimizes diversion into the black
Navy Plucks Stranded, Injured Hiker from Olympic National Park
A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued a 24-year-old hiker in the Olympic National Park early Friday morning, Aug. 4, 2017. NAS Whidbey Island received notification from the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) about the injured hiker late Thursday night. The AFRCC
Renowned Bill Holm to Speak in Friday Harbor
Tuesday, August 8, 7 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) presents the iconic Bill Holm -- expert, carver, performer, museum curator, teacher, painter, mentor, and chief. Holm has enriched our understanding of
World Premiere Play Reading Coming Up
Friday, August 18, 7:30 p.m., the Grange -- from Melinda Milligan for Actors Theater -- Actors Theater of Orcas Island is presenting the world premiere reading of a new play by Rachel Nelson and Danielle Mackey, "And Then the Moon Swallowed the Sky", on Friday August 18, at 7:30 p.m.
Cancer Survivors/Supporters to Meet
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet on Thursday, August 10, at 5 p.m., in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. At our informal meetings, you'll have a chance to share your experiences, problems, and feelings with those who are currently going through treatment, or
Auditor Seeks Writers of Arguments Against Four Local Measures
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Fast forward to October: You’re flipping through your Voters’ Pamphlet, eager to read about the local measures you see on the ballot. Once you find them, you think, “What! Why are there arguments FOR all the measures, and no arguments AGAINST?”
Doe Bay Wine Opens Shop in Eastsound Next Week
-- from Cole Sisson for Doe Bay Wine -- The Grand Opening for Doe Bay Wine kicks off on Monday August 7 in Eastsound Square. They will feature special guests, pouring delicious and exciting beverages, each day that week from 4-6 p.m. Our inaugural vintage of The Orcas Project will be available
Join Land Bank for Judd Cove Preserve Tour
Saturday, August 26, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Judd Cove Preserve -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Join Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty and Historian Boyd Pratt on an interpretive walk that is sure to delight anyone interested in the cultural history of Orcas Island. Boyd Pratt
Ken Speck Recognized as Indiana Broadcast Pioneer
-- from the Indiana Broadcasters Association -- Ken Speck plays the drums and leads the band in the St. Patrick's Parade Orcas Island Bandleader, Philanthropist, Star Trekkie, Percussionist and Realtor Ken Speck has been chosen for induction into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Richard M. Fairbanks Hall of Fame
Seaview Neighborhood Protests Propane Tank
-- by Margie Doyle -- (Disclosure: my property line abuts the lot at the corner of Seaview and Aeroview, where InterIsland Propane' is proposing to install a 30,000 gallon propane tank and distribution center) Neighbors listen as one of them describes the difficulties in evacuating the neighborhood during a
