Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
Annual Tribal Canoe Journey Stopovers Planned for San Juan, Lopez Islands
July 24 - 25, Lopez and San Juan Islands -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Each summer inter-tribal canoes depart from their homeland to a common destination within Coast Salish territory. Canoes will pass through the San Juan Islands on their way to the final
SummerFest Theme: “Making Room at the Table”
Thursday - Sunday, July 27-30, Orcas Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith for Orcas Community Church -- Come join us for SummerFest 2017, a relational weekend event sparking the synergy of spirit, intellect, and creativity with music, art, and some great speakers. This year’s theme is “Making Room at the
Emmanuel Youth Day Camp Will Be Offering Cooking Lessons and Stories
August 7 - 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from The Rev. Berto Gándara-Perea, Rector, Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- When Jesus spread his message of love and compassion he used meals and stories to build a community that would live out his message. Join us
Public Meeting on Ferry Fare Increases Coming Up
Monday, July 10, 6 - 8 p.m., Legislative Hearing Room, Friday Harbor -- from Washington Transportation Commission -- The Washington State Transportation Commission is beginning a series of four public meetings in local communities, starting tonight on Bainbridge Island. They are seeking comments on a proposal that increases fares for
Letter to Editor | Fireworks, Laws, and People
-- from Steve Henigson -- It’s July fifth. The news is filled with stories of disastrous fires started by errant fireworks. In one, the people who set off the bottle rocket that caused a serious structure fire continued to set off more of them, right over the heads of the
Actors Theater Brings “My Old Lady” to Random Howse
Thursday - Friday, July 13 - 14, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Melinda Milligan for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island presents a staged reading of “My Old Lady” by Israel Horowitz, on Thursday, July 13 and Friday July 14 at 7 p.m.
Lt. Governor Habib, Sen. Ranker Will Host Community Forum on Orcas
Wednesday, July 12, 3 - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Dave Pringle for Senate Democratic Communications -- Join Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib and Sen. Kevin Ranker for a community discussion July 12 on priority issues in the San Juan region and beyond. The Lt. Governor will discuss the
Celebration of Life Reception for Dr. Darryl Laramore
Sunday, July 9, 5 p.m., 494G Buoy Bay Road, Olga -- from Nina Laramore -- A Celebration of Life Reception will be held for long-time summer Orcas resident Dr. Darryl D. Laramore on Sunday, July 9 at 5 p.m. at 494G Buoy Bay Road in Olga. Laramore a renowned expert and
Governor Signs Paid Medical, Family Leave Program
-- from Chase Gallagher for Governor Inslee's Office -- With Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature today, Washington became the fifth state in the U.S. to establish a paid family and medical leave program for workers — and arguably the most forward-thinking one in the nation. The new law Inslee signed was passed by the
Dog Gone Missing During 4th of July Outing
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- A one-year old Golden Retriever went missing on the 4th of July from West Beach Resort. "Kai" was wearing a green collar with tags, along with a leash when it went missing. If you have any information, call Stacy (Owner) at (425) 891-4691 or (360)
Whidbey Naval Air Rescues Two Over Weekend
-- from Mike Welding, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island enroute for a mission to rescue a severely distressed hiker on the Okanogan Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) the evening of July 2, temporarily postponed that mission after
Jesse Boleyn Announces Orcas Island Summer Concert Series for 2017
First concert of series Saturday July 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center -- from Jesse Boleyn -- American songwriter, recording artist and author, Jesse Boleyn is proud to host the 2017 Orcas Island Performing Arts Center summer concert series in beautiful Eastsound. Boleyn, along with special guest, Seattle blues
Editorial | Our Founding Documents As They Pertain To “Others”
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- I recently had a conversation with someone I haven't seen or spoken to in years. No particular reason for the gap; we just never crossed paths. The conversation was about the San Juan Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan). My takeaway thoughts, however, focused on
An Orcas Fourth of July Ditty
-- from Margot Shaw -- On the first day of July I saw on Orcas Road An eagle in a fir tree. On the second day of July I saw on Orcas Road Two bunnies hopping, And an eagle in a fir tree. On the third day of July I
Whale Museum Program: At Sea with Marine Birds of the Raincoast
Tuesday, July 11, 6 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is thrilled to welcome Dr. Caroline Fox from Sidney, BC, on Tuesday, July 11 for a presentation and book signing at the museum! Beginning at 6 p.m., a reception will precede
Guest Opinion | Public Meeting Set to Discuss Seaview Propane Tank Siting
Wednesday, July 5, 7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- Donny Galt, Inter-Island Propane -- This is Donny from Inter Island Propane in Friday Harbor. I just wanted you to know that I have personally read every one of your concerns about the new propane facility and hear you loud and
