Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
Letter to Editor | Many Thanks From Forest School
-- from Heidi Bruce for Orcas Island Forest School -- Orcas Island Forest School would like to give many thanks to those who attended our first annual Spring Soiree. The warm evening at West Beach Farm was filled with music, food, and children playing in the gardens. We'd like to
UPDATED: There is No Bear Photo Contest
-- by Lin McNulty -- In response to the comments received on this article posted earlier this evening, Orcas Issues has decided to not encourage interference with our visiting Black Bear by taking photos of her/him. There is no longer a contest to see who can capture the best bear photo.
Eastsound Art Walk This Saturday
Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Eastsound -- from Michele Wiley -- Why go off island when you can find beautiful, functional, and handmade gifts right here and support our local economy? Join galleries and businesses throughout Eastsound as we celebrate our local arts scene. Take the afternoon
Ranker: Up to Washington to Fight Climate Change
-- from Dave Pringle, State Senate Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the following statement following President Trump’s announcement that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord: "Today, the president announced his ill-advised decision to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord,
Veggie Potluck & Movie “Vegan Everyday Stories”
Sunday, June 4, 6 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Lili Hein -- This monthly gathering on the first Sunday of every month celebrates a compassionate, healthy, and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in on the lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, come home with recipes, and enjoy yummy food.
Larsen Statement on Trump’s Exit From Paris Climate Accord
-- from Douglas Wagoner, Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after President Trump announced America will exit the Paris climate accord – an agreement between 195 countries to slow the effects of global climate change. “Withdrawing the United States from the Paris climate
Until Our Black Bear Can Be Apprehended…
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On Saturday the 27th of May Orcas Island received a new visitor, a black bear who it appears as though swam to Orcas Island from Lummi Island. We immediately contacted the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Since then we have been in constant
Award-winning Playwright to Read New Play
Sunday, June 11, 3 p.m., The Grange -- from Tish Knapp -- The reading of a new play written by John Maxwell, brother of Tish Knapp and Jen Macy will be performed at the Grange on June 11 at 3:00 in the afternoon. The name of the play will grab
“Pick Your Pleasure” with the Community Band
-- from Karen Key Speck for the Orcas Island Community Band -- "Pick Your Pleasure" is the title of the Orcas Island Community Band’s spring concert, Saturday, June 3 at Orcas Center, 7:30pm. The Band in its 27th year has always felt it very important that music is for everyone.
The Exchange Meets Fundraising Goal
-- from Pete Moe for Orcas Recycling Services -- Back in the good old days. Photo by Ron Glassett Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Orcas community, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) has met its fundraising goals for re-opening The Exchange reuse facility. Fundraising to re-build the Exchange
Call for Artists: Design a License Plate for the San Juan Islands
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- The Terrestrial Managers Group and the Madrona Institute are kicking off their San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate Design Initiative with a contest. The initiative encourages the public to help create and select a specialty license plate that will generate funds for
Public Hearing on 2036 Population Selection Scheduled
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The San Juan County Council and Planning Commission will be taking public comment on the selection of a proposed population projection at a joint hearing beginning at or after 9 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2017, at the Mullis Street Fire Station, 1011 Mullis
Blood Donations Needed for Summer Months
Thursday, June 8, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jim Biddick -- Please join us on Thursday, Jun. 8, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station for our upcoming blood drive on Orcas Island to help prevent summer blood shortages. Blood collections usually
Healthy Habits Club Forms on Orcas
Every Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Fisher Dickens -- Healthy Habits Club meets every Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Firehouse in Eastsound. Free. We are a group of people supporting each other in developing and maintaining healthy habits for diet, exercise, and other
Guest Opinion | Canada Needs to Hear From Us
-- from Stephanie Buffum for FRIENDS of the San Juans -- We are really good at speaking up for a Safe Salish Sea. This time, we have to speak up loudly enough for Canada to hear us. THE CONCERN: There are 20 new and expanding terminal projects proposed for the
So Far, Black Bear Prevails in Orcas Island Wanderings
-- by Lin McNulty -- Black bear near Grove on Rosario. Photo: Jeff Morris Undersheriff Brent Johnson echoes what seems to be the thought of many on the island. "It's a cool concept," he says of the Black Bear sightings on Orcas. The recent arrival is believed to
