Here’s a thought…
“The true civilization is where every man gives to every other every right that he claims for himself.”
ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL
Rock Breaking, Road Construction Make Progress
-- from Jesse Douglas-Seitz for San Juan County Public Works -- Rock breaking and roadway excavation at Park & Ride construction site above Orcas ferry landing. Roadway excavation and rock breaking activities have made significant progress at the site of a new Park and Ride lot above Orcas ferry
Orcas’ Black Bear Captured – on Video
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Here's a video blip taken Saturday, Jun. 3 by an islander and sent to Orcas Issues via San Juan County Sheriff's Office of the Orcas Island black bear. The Sheriff's Office further advises that State Department of Fish & Wildlife will return
Plan to Bee There at August County Fair
August 16 - 19, San Juan County Fairgrounds -- from Ashley King for San Juan County Parks & Fair -- This year, it’s all about the bees! Come "bee" a part of the fun and mark your calendars for the 2017 Fair, the 16th through 19th of August. This year’s poster
Auditions Being Held For “The Other Place”
Thursday, June 8 & Sunday, June 11, 7 p.m., The Grange -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The Actors Theater announces auditions for a production of "The Other Place" by Sharr White. This suspenseful drama tells the story of Juliana Smithton, a research scientist. Just
Peter Pan Spellbindingly Imaginative–a Dazzling Production
Saturday, June 10, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Peter Pan is broadcast live to Orcas Center Saturday, June 10 at 6:30 pm. Tickets are very scarce for the production, broadcast live from the Old Vic Theatre in London
Senior Center Offers Advance Directives Workshop
Wednesday, June 7, 1 - 3 p.m, Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell for Orcas Senior Center -- The Orcas Senior Center is offering a new hands-on tutorial Wednesday, Jun. 7, from 1-3 p.m. for step by step instructions in filling out an Advance Directive/Living Will. You can visit endoflifewa.org
Sheriff’s Report | May 24 – 30, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- May 24, 2017 17-002872 Court Order Violation 10:46:19 05/24/17 A citizen called about a possible order violation that occurred about forty five minutes earlier in Eastsound. A report was taken. 17-002875 Theft 11:33:50 05/24/17 An Eastsound resident called about a theft that
Person of Interest | Terry Johnson, Painter
-- by Lin McNulty -- Three Women On A Bench Terry Johnson refers to himself as a painter, rather than the term artist that those viewing his works would naturally apply to his skills. He considers "artist" to be an abused term and being a painter simply means
Eastsound Mayoral Candidates Hope to Break From Pack
-- from Susan Anderson for Children's House -- Eastsound mayoral candidates from left to right: Skye, Hudson, Toby, Tyrone and Dr. Spyder With an early lead in the Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race, Tyrone shows why he’s “fit to govern.” The Golden Retriever has previous political experience and
Bird the Coffelt Farm Preserve
Saturday, June 10, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., 1071 Crow Valley Road -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Join ornithologist Kim Middleton and Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty to observe birds of the forest, fields and farmyard at Coffelt Farm Preserve. A wonderful diversity of habitats
Burn Permits Extended Due to Wet Weather
-- from RJ Myers, San Juan County Fire Marshal -- Burn Permit holders can expect burning to remain open for the duration of the month of June for residential permits and permits to be available again in the Fall. Please continue to contact your individual fire districts by phone before beginning
Jude Law Smoulders in NT Live’s Obsession at Orcas Center
Thursday, June 8, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Obsession is broadcast live to Orcas Center Thursday, June 8 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are very scarce for the production, broadcast live from the Old Vic Theatre in London –so
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,
