Here’s a thought…
“The future is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed yet.”
WILLIAM GIBSON
SJI National Historical Park Recruiting for Youth Conservation Corps
-- from Raena Parsons -- San Juan Island National Historical Park is currently recruiting for the 2017 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program, a work-based education program for young men and women between the ages of 15 and 18. Participants must live in the local commuting area. Applications are available online
Free Workshop for Anyone With a Story to Tell
Saturday, May 13, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Sandy Strehlou -- Join members of the Writing Our History Project (WOHP) and their partners, History Link (historylink.org) and the Orcas and San Juan island libraries and historical museums, for a workshop on the resources available for finding
Governor Signs Morris Legislation
-- from Washington House Democrats -- Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jeff Morris ensuring utility easement processing and oversight, and maintaining the “Call Before You Dig” program, were recently signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. Morris (D-Mt. Vernon) is chair of the House Technology and Economic Development Committee, and has
Forest Fire Averted Due to Quick Response
-- from Marla Johns -- At 2:24 p.m. crews from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a vehicle fire on Mount Constitution. Units arrived on scene at 2:35 p.m. to find a Ford F-350 work truck fully engulfed. Shortly after arriving on scene, the fuel tank in the
Larsen Calls for Unity Against North Korea’s Nuclear Program
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Congressman: 'the US and South Korea must show the strength of our defense treaty alliance by demonstrating a united front and refraining from unilateral action' Upon returning from the Korean peninsula as a part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement:
Young Musicians to Showcase Talents
Thursday, April 27, 5:30 p.m., San Juan Grange -- from Glenn Hendrick -- What sounds are the next generation crafting under the radar? Join us at The San Juan Island Grange on Thursday, Apr. 27 and hear for yourself. The kids are alright. Music teachers at Spring Street International School
Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes Supports Two OPALCO Candidates
-- from Rick Hughes -- I am writing to voice my support for both Vince Dauciunas and Mark Madsen as candidates for the OPALCO board. In the past several years, OPALCO and Rock Island have made much progress delivering broadband to our county, and leading the way on local renewable
Letter to Editor | Thanks for an Eggcellent Hunt
-- from Don Webster -- On Saturday, Apr. 15, the Orcas Island Lions Club hosted its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Moran State Park. There were at least 136 eager egg hunters that morning and they made short work of the 900+ eggs we had hidden in the area. The
April Poetry | In the Bosom of Bread
-- by Margie Doyle -- In the Bosom of Bread There was a long-lost time When I had a home I made bread The smell filled my home The warmth, the soul of bread I had a friend in time Without a care, I ate the bread And then I
Cascade Mall Shooting Defendant Dies in Jail
-- from Skagit Valley Herald -- The man accused of killing five people during the Sept. 23 shooting at Cascade Mall died Sunday evening while being held in the Snohomish County Jail. Arcan Cetin, 20, died in an apparent suicide, Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney Rich Weyrich said Monday morning. Cetin
Letter to Editor | Assumptions, Habits, and Friday Harbor EV Car Show
-- from Bill Appel -- San Juan County is a treasured as a place to live and to visit. Convenience at the expense of the environment is not generally honored here. But habits, arising out of assumptions, are. “Assumptions over time become habits … and then taken for granted ,,,
UW Medicine to Manage Orcas Primary Care Clinic
-- from Susan Gregg, UW Medicine -- UW Medicine has begun work with Island Hospital to transition the management of a primary care clinic located on Orcas Island from Island Hospital to UW Medicine. The two entities are collaborating to ensure that the community will continue to have access to care
Opportunity to Visit, Support, Learn at Orcas Montessori
-- from Teresa Chocano -- Like spring on our gorgeous Orcas Island, visiting in a Montessori classroom any day of the year, is like witnessing Spring! There is a beauty, vibrancy, delight, and excitement in each child as they experience what and who they are becoming. An observer can’t help feeling
Tchaikovsky’s Romantic Tragedy at Orcas Center
Sunday, April 23, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s revival of "Eugene Onegin" by Tchaikovsky streaming Live in HD on Sunday, Apr. 23 at 1 p.m. Box office star Anna Netrebko, singing at the top of her power, is a
Guest Opinion | Protect our Swallow Population
-- from Sadie Bailey -- The swallows have returned late this spring; they'll need to make up for lost time in building their nests. Aerodynamic wonders and superhero insect-eaters, swallow's beautiful acrobatics are a joyful sight, lifting our winter-weary spirits, and announcing that Spring is finally here! Before you pressure-wash
Letter to Editor | I’m For Energy Independence
-- from Bill Severson -- My name is Bill Severson, running for the OPALCO Board of Directors. A longtime resident of the San Juans and a retired Electrical Engineer, I offer the clear choice to return our focus to energy. Why should we send all our money for electricity to
