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
Eth-Noh-Tec Makes Orcas StoryFest “Up Close and Personal”
Sunday July 23 through Thursday, July 27 at various venues -- by Margie Doyle -- Nancy Wang and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo, back on Orcas for StoryFest, July 23-28 Next week, summer Islanders Nancy Wang and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo bring the worlds of storytelling to the island as Orcas Storyfest unfolds
Sean Hayes, Dirt-Road Folk, in Concert at Orcas Center
Saturday, July 29, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- See Sean Hayes in concert at Orcas Center Saturday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. Hayes’ distinctive rootsy pop singing voice mesmerizes. Tickets have been selling out fast – this is the must see summer concert
Canada to Study Ship Noise Effects on Orcas in Haro Strait
-- from Port Technology International -- Fifty-three marine shipping industry organizations have committed to participate in a first-of-its-kind voluntary study focusing on the relationship between slower vessel speeds, underwater noise levels and effects on killer whales. Between August 7 and October 6, 2017, the speed of participating vessels will be
Ranker Rankled by Republican Refusal
-- from Dave Pringle for Senator Ranker's Office -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement today after Senate Republicans refused to allow a vote on the state capital budget: "It is incredibly unfortunate that on the final day of the special legislative session, the Senate Republicans placed their
No Agreement on Capital Budget as Clock Runs Down on Special Session
-- from Jaime Smith, Communications Director | Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- It’s clear at this late hour there is no agreement on Hirst or the capital budget. The Republicans have not done their due diligence to work on brokering an agreement on either of those issues, and at this point
Community Foundation Funds All Grant Requests
-- from Hilary Canty for Community Foundation -- Orcas islanders are among the most generous in the nation. Thanks to the contributions and investments made by many friends and neighbors the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) has been recognized for being #4 in the nation for gifts per capita in
County Fair Needs Volunteers
-- from San Juan County Fair -- As the largest event in the County gets closer---August 16-19---the San Juan County Fair is looking for volunteers. Would like to be part of the Fair? Do you have a special interest? From “Department Superintendent” to “Gardener Extraordinaire," check out the many volunteer
Orcas Currents Brings Back Hedrick Smith, Others for Discussion
Friday, July 28, 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan -- Hedrick Smith With journalism under increasing siege in the United States, two of its leading practitioners will meet in Orcas Center on Friday, July 28, to discuss “The Future of Journalism in a Post-Truth Environment.” Sponsored
Orcas Artists Open Their Studios for Annual Tour
Friday, August 11 - Sunday, August 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- from Bruce Wilson -- Over thirty premier Orcas Island artists and craftspeople will welcome the public into their working studios for the Orcas Artists’ Three Day Studio Tour, Friday August 11 through Sunday August 13, 11 a.m.
Four-corner Agreement Reached on State’s Capital Budget
-- from Andrew McVicar, Washington State Legislature -- Negotiators representing all four legislative caucuses reached an agreement on Tuesday evening on a proposed $4 billion capital budget, which funds construction projects for schools, colleges, parks, and the environment around the state. Tens of thousands of jobs are at risk—and a construction
“Immigration Initiative” to Be on November Ballot
-- by Margie Doyle -- Cindy Wolf, Elly Hoague and Anne Marie Shanks celebrate the successful campaign to put "Immigration Initiative" on the county ballot On Tuesday, July 18, the Immigration Rights Group of Orcas Women's Coalition (OWC) gathered at Emmanuel Parish Hall with signature-gatherers and others to
Orcas Village Park and Ride Update
-- from Jesse Douglas-Seitz for San Juan County Public Works -- Future Y intersection of Orcas Hill Road at Orcas Road and the WSF Access Road. Construction activities are scheduled to begin the week of July 24 on Orcas Hill Road. Access will be provided as shown in the
Emmanuel’s Annual Market Day Just Around Corner
Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Lynn Baker for Emmanuel Church -- From golf clubs to garden plants, original artworks to fat squares for quilters, Market Day at Emmanuel Church offers all sorts of treasures. Come and get them on Saturday, July 29,
Fire Commission Meeting Focuses on Propane Tank Safety Issues
-- by Susan McBain -- The “hot topic” for the July 17 meeting of the Orcas Board of Fire Commissioners wasn’t on the agenda. The public wanted to talk about Inter-Island Propane’s proposed location of a 30,000-gallon propane tank on Aeroview Lane near Seaview St., and the capacity of Orcas
Ferries Now Operating on Four-boat Emergency Schedule
-- from Washington State Ferries -- [Ed. Note: See earlier stories on recent ferry delays] Because of a generator failure on the M/V Yakima, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, BC route is operating on a four-boat emergency schedule until another vessel can join the route and restore it to a full
First-ever Movie Night on Village Green
Sunday, July 23, 8:30 p.m., Village Green -- from Donna Laslo for Orcas Island Film Festival -- The Orcas Island Film Festival invites you to bring your chair, blanket, and enjoy a movie night under the stars on Sunday, July 23 at dusk. The film will follow music in the
