Here’s a thought…
“The future is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed yet.”
WILLIAM GIBSON
April Poetry | Come With Me
COME WITH ME -- Ingrid Karnikis -- Come with me along the path around the barn, through summer-scented, tall-grown hay, to the orchard where grape vines tangle thick and green. There you will find a white-trimmed pump house sturdy and bright red.. Sit down upon the old wood bench in
Ranker: Senate Republicans Refuse to Negotiate
-- from Dave Pringle, State Senate Democrats -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement today after Gov. Inslee said he would call the Legislature back for a special session beginning on Monday, Apr. 24. "The Legislature has not come to a compromise on the operating budget, leaving schools,
Special & Regular School Board Meetings Scheduled
Thursday, April 27, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- Notice of Special and Regular School Board Meetings Thursday, April 27, 2017 Agenda Morning Session: Waldron School, Waldron Island, WA Evening Session: School Library, Eastsound, WA10 a.m. Call to Order - Waldron Island School (Transportation via boat–leaving
Letter to Editor | Fair Solutions Needed for Vacation Rentals
-- from Cathy Ferran -- Between my husband and I, we've raised four kids on this island over the last 37 years. We worked for years to build a guest cottage that we could then rent in order to supplement our income (for those of you who don't know us,
Chamber Music Festival Ticket Sales Kick-off
Tuesday, May 2, 8 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Linda Slone -- 8 a.m. Early Birds Ticket Sales at Orcas Center 7 p.m. Online Ticket Sales Open to All 2013 Chamber Music Festival early birds. At 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2, ticket sales for the 2017 Orcas
Call for Artists: Design a San Juans License Plate
-- from Amy M. Nesler, San Juan Visitors Bureau -- 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
April Poetry | One Morning
One Morning -- David Kobrin -- Lying a-bed one morning in a very old house our bed frame creaked and settled. I followed its lead settled quietly to watch flowers bud on the crepe myrtle beside the window.
If OIFR Visits Your Home, They Will Have I.D.
-- from Marla Johns -- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue received a report from a local resident of concern this afternoon [Apr. 20, 2017]. The resident advised that a white vehicle came to their home and the vehicle occupants, two or more men, identified themselves as members of OIFR and
Letter to Editor | Why We March
Saturday, April 29, Noon, County Courthouse -- from Katie Fleming -- On April 29, millions of people will march for climate action in 250 cities across the world. San Juan County is no exception. Join us at 12 noon at the Courthouse in Friday Harbor. Climate change appears as this
Immigration Rights Group Drafts Resolution for San Juan County
-- from Orcas Women's Coalition -- In line with the recommendations of Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Guidance Concerning Immigration Enforcement, the Immigration Rights Group, a sub-group of the Orcas Women’s Coalition (OWC), has drafted a resolution which provides guidance for San Juan County personnel regarding the gathering and
Ranker: Senate Must Act to Ensure Online Transparency
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- State Senator Kevin Ranker Following the Washington state House of Representatives passing SHB 2200, protecting internet privacy, with a vote of 87-10, sponsor of the Senate version SB 5919, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the following statement: “People expect their
Animal Acupressure Will be Demonstrated at Animal Shelter
Saturday, April 29, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Animal Shelter -- from Mariann Carrasco -- A demonstration of how animal acupressure works on our dogs, cats, and horses will be given by Mariann Carrasco of Blue Island Animal Acupressure, LLC on Saturday Apr. 29 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the
April Poetry | Discovered
Discovered -- Samuel Webster -- it was as if a great talon had ripped the night sky laid bare the secrets hidden behind a veil of despair the darkest corners no respite wrenched forth from alcoves of silence we have discovered we have ascertained we have noted etched with acid
Funhouse Commons Seeks New Director
-- from Abby Rueb, Board President, Funhouse Commons -- Today we are launching into a new chapter of growth as an organization. Krista Bouchey, our Executive Director for the past four years, has announced she will be departing from her position at the Funhouse effective May 24, 2017 to join
Popular, Prolific Author to Visit Darvill’s
Tuesday, April 25, 4 - 5 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Jenny Pederson -- Tuesday April 25 from 4 – 5 p.m. Lawrence Millman will join us for an informal talk and to sign copies of his books. Millman is the author of 16 books, including "A Kayak Full of
NAS Whidbey Conducts Easter Search & Rescue
-- from Mike Welding -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued a hiker off of Mount Erie in Anacortes, Wash. on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Early that evening, the weekend SAR Alert crew received notification that a hiker had fallen
