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
Fire Commission Announces Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 19, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns -- Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Barbara Bedell, Amanda Montague, Jim Helminski, Tim Fuller, Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff will meet on Monday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. Items on
One Place, Many Histories: “Thunderbirds Raised Her” in Concert, Lecture
Sunday, June 25, 5 p.m., at San Juan Grange in Friday Harbor -- from Glenn Hendrick for San Juan Grange -- The San Juan Island Grange Lecture Series, in conjunction with the Setting Sun Institute (Lummi), Students for the Salish Sea (WWU), and Whiteswan Environmental (WE) is honored to host an
Will I Like This When I’m Done?
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- This is Helene and me. I'm just coming back to the Island after participating in a Kuhn sisters' week in Michigan. I had a lot of trepidation in setting out to attend this event - will I like this when I'm done? I
Guest Opinion: Siting of New Propane Storage Tank Raises Concerns
-- by Paul Kamin-- In 2013 a propane leak from a 30,000 tank located at 300 Seaview St required the evacuation of residents within ½ mile of the leak. The emergency response team from Orcas Fire was surprised to find that there was not an accessible fire hydrant in the
Living History, Dance Workshop Series Bring British Isles to Orcas
Sunday, June 25, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Orcas Center Thursday - Saturday, June 22-June 24, Random Howse -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- From the British Islands to Orcas Island, Tames Alan, Living Historian presents an event series at Random Howse and a Celtic Dance workshop followed
Propane Tank and Delivery Service Planned for Residential Area
-- by Margie Doyle, updated June 17 at 4:30 p.m. -- 30,000-gallon diesel/gasoline fuel tank at Orcas Public Works site on Mount Baker Road County officials are considering the application for InterIsland Propane to place a 30,000-gallon propane tank and distribution center on a lot just west of
Annual Orca Sing at Lime Kiln State Park
Saturday, June 24, 7 p.m., Lime Kiln Point State Park -- from Katie Fleming for FRIENDS of the San Juans -- Jenny Atkinson photo Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park to honor the Southern
Sheriff’s Report | June 7 – 13, 2017
June 7, 2017 17-003223 Overdose 07:32:41 06/07/17 A Deputy was dispatched to an intentional overdose of prescription medication. The person was flown off via air ambulance for treatment and a mental evaluation. 17-003225 Communications Problem 08:35:05 06/07/17 A Lopez Island woman reported receiving harassing telephone calls at her home. A
Abreu and Limbach Come Back from People’s Summit Galvanized
-- by Margie Doyle, updated June 20 at 3 p.m. -- Sharon Abreu and Learner Limbach Sharon Abreu and Learner Limbach returned this week from the second "People's Summit" held last weekend in Chicago with a rekindled passion to build a new peoples' movement to give power back
Community Parade Will Celebrate Island Creatures
-- from Lance Evans for Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- “A Celebration of Island Creatures” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Parade, scheduled for Saturday, Jul. 1 in Eastsound. "The Chamber Board wanted to have a little fun with this year’s theme and we hope
Upcoming Bond: Needs Over Wants
--by Ayn Gailey -- After months of collecting community feedback, the School Board held a special meeting on Wednesday, June 14, to hear more input and make a decision on what to do about the bond that did not pass in February. The Board heard from bond consultant Trevor Carlson,
Guest Opinion: French Elections Have Lessons for U.S.
-- by Tom Owens -- France has just seen a revolution in their political landscape. The old guard is out. Emmanuel Macron, a new, little known politician started a new party and went on to win the Presidency. He now faces parliamentary elections to gain seats and legislative influence. He
Guest Column: The End of KVOS Influence on Mt. Constitution Summit
--by Rolf Eriksen -- As I have viewed the demolition of the KVOS building on the summit of Mt. Constitution in recent days I am feeling a bit wistful knowing that the influence that KVOS and its management has pretty well ended in multiple dump trucks full of debris. As
Martin Lund Brings “One World” to Orcas Center
-- from Lisa Spesard -- Martin Lund, see him at the One World Jazz Festival June 16-17 at the Orcas Center This weekend, Orcas Center will be filled with celebration! For the 15th year, Martin Lund brings local and regional artists to the island to collaborate and benefit
Grand Opening Celebration at the Library
-- from Martin Arnold for the Orcas Island Public Library -- The Orcas Island Library will be celebrating the grand opening of its new building addition, from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, June 23. Join us for a free dinner, including bratwursts, hot dogs (meat and vegetarian), sauerkraut, ice
Lopez Student to Attend Prestigious U.S. Service Academy
Harrison P. Goodrich (left) of Lopez Island will attend the U.S. Naval Academy. -- from Douglas Wagoner for Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), today announced that a San Juan County student he nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy has accepted an offer for the
