Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
Orcas Center Bids Farewell to “Sparks”
-- from the Orcas Center Board of Trustees -- As the Orcas Center’s reorganization continues, the Orcas Center Board of Trustees and Executive Director, Brian Kemp, have approved the request of Theater Production Manager, Deborah Sparks, to eliminate the position which she had held for more than 16 years, effective
Summer in the School Garden
-- by Ashley Randall -- The Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria program invites you to join us in the school garden this summer for Calendula salve making workshops and work-trade Wednesdays! Our first salve making workshop of the season is Saturday, July 15th at 11 am in the public school
SummerFest Art Exhibit: “Come to the Table”
-- from Meredith Griffith for Orcas Community Church -- As a part of SummerFest, Orcas Island Community Church is hosting a national traveling art exhibit called "Come to the Table" from June 24 to July 30, 2017. The exhibit is made available through CIVA | Christians in the Visual Arts, a nonprofit
Rande Cook Brings First Nation Talk, Breath of Life, to Brickworks
Sunday, July 23, 1 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Gentle Rebel Rande Cook is an innovating force in Pacific NW Coast First Nation art. Join the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) on Sunday, July 23 at 1:00 p.m.
Sommelier and Educator to Open Bottle Shop on Orcas
-- from Cole Sisson -- Doe Bay Wine Company has announced that it will be opening a Bottle Shop this August in Eastsound Square. The shop will feature a world class selection of wine, beer, and cider; and offer samples and tasting flights from producers both local and around the
School District Holds Public Hearing on State Education Budget
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island School District Business Manager Keith Whitaker presented his initial analysis of the recent State Budget and its provisions for funding "Basic Education" in compliance with the McLeary Decision, in a written report at the Board's Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 11. He responded
Phones, Internet Down in County, now Restored
UPDATE, July 13 at 11 a.m. -- by Margie Doyle -- Power was restored to county internet and phone lines as of 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, according to a Rock Island staff member in Friday Harbor. The outage was due to a downed line in Anacortes and affected
Public Hearing Scheduled on Vacation Rental Code Amendments
Friday, July 21, 8:45 a.m., County Council Chambers -- from San Juan County Communications -- The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the vacation rental and code enforcement provisions of the San Juan County Code. The hearing will begin on or after
Washington State Ferries Proposes Fare Increase
-- by Sam Gailey -- The Washington State Transportation Commission and Washington State Ferries met Monday, July 11, in Friday Harbor for its second of four public comments meetings regarding the ferry fare increase proposal. The Washington State Transportation Commission's proposal is largely based upon input from Washington State Ferries
Get Your Team Together for Fair Feud
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Fair -- Do you have a fun group of five people that enjoys good-natured, friendly competition? Would you like to promote your business and have fun doing it? Want to get more involved in the 2017 San Juan County Fair? If so,
Garden Questions? Plant Problems?
-- from Nancy Forker for Orcas Master Gardeners -- The Orcas Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery again on Wednesday, July 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. to answer garden questions and diagnose plant problems. Please stop by.
Special Three-Day Filing Period for Orcas Port Commissioner
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- The San Juan County Elections Office is opening a special three-day filing period for the Port of Orcas Port Commissioner #1 office. Candidate filings can be made in person from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28.
Editorial: Safeguard the Seaview Neighborhood
-- by Margie Doyle -- (Disclosure: I live across the street from 27 Aeroview in a lot also zoned Service/Light Industrial. My husband has lived on the island since 1982 and in this house since 1989). I've always loved living on Orcas, because for good or ill, you know most
Cider & Mead Festival Set for Saturday, July 22
Saturday, July 22, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Village Green -- from Mary Ann Sircely -- It’s that time again! For the seventh year in a row, Orcas Island will host the Orcas Island Cider & Mead Festival on Saturday, July 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the
New Distracted Driving Law Takes Effect Soon
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On July 23, 2017 the new Distracted Driving law goes into effect. The new law makes it illegal to use hand held electronic devices while you are driving. You must now be 100% hands free. Under Washington State law this is a primary offense
Seaview Residents Share Concerns About Propane Storage
-- by Matt Willis -- On Thursday, July 13 a San Juan Hearing Examiner is set to make a decision that local residents feel could put their safety at risk. Community members facing that possibility met at the Eastsound Fire Station to publicly express their concerns last Wednesday, July 5. Orcas
