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
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
Calling All Island Writers — It’s Fair Time
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Fair -- [NOTE: Story updated to include online link.] Hear the buzz? That should be all you busy-bee Island Writers preparing for the San Juan County Fair. But, you say, the Fair is months away. True, it's August 16-19, but the deadline for submitting is only weeks
Doe Bay Café Sponsoring Funhouse Commons in July
-- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5-10 p.m. and Open Mic begins at 7:30 p.m. Come out
5th Annual Fiesta to Benefit SJ Home Trust
Sunday, July 16, 4:30 - 9 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Sarah Crosby for San Juan Community Home Trust -- FIESTA! The San Juan Community Home Trust invites you to join us at the Brickworks for our 5th annual Fiesta San Juan, Sunday, Jul. 16 from 4:30 to 9
Friday Harbor Attorney Katie Loring Seeks Appointment as Next San Juan County Superior Court Judge
-- from Katie Long -- Attorney Katie Loring has submitted her application for appointment as the next San Juan County Superior Court Judge. In April, San Juan County Superior Court Judge, Donald E. Eaton, announced his retirement effective December 31, 2017. Because Judge Eaton is retiring mid-term, the next San
Island Girls Bring Back Their Pink Flamingo Fundraiser
-- from Dottie Cornelius -- Pink Flamingos have arrived on Orcas Island. Yards across town will soon be flocked with these fun "glamingos." The Island Girls, a team of eight women who are walking 60 miles over three days in September in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day in Seattle are
Aging Like a Guru
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- The Well Worn Path of Anticipation As a child, my focus of attention was quite often on the future. I anticipated the delight of holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the 4th of July, to name a few. I anxiously awaited the time when I was
Merideth Kaye Clark in Concert Singing Joni Mitchell’s BLUE at Orcas Center
Sunday, July 9, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- See Merideth Kaye Clark in concert at Orcas Center Sunday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. Clark recently recorded her version of Joni Mitchell’s album BLUE, and is currently traveling around the country performing this iconic
