Here’s a thought…
“Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one’s own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.”
SHERI S. TEPPER
Pigs, Plants, and Pickett: A Peek into Our History
-- from Amy Nesler, San Juan Visitors Bureau -- Who would have thought a trespassing pig could start a war? Only in Washington’s San Juan Islands. Discover this and other colorful stories during History Lives Here – National Historic Preservation Month in the San Juan Islands. During the month of
April Poetry | South
South -- Carla Stanley -- Marty Graw Sister Purse of the Clasped Hands Queen of the Leaning Mean part party part zydeco she'll go out with the bad the good or her own flow and be the dream you'll not wake with nor sleep in part zebra part windstorm she's
Inslee on Renewed Efforts to Repeal ACA
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today on renewed congressional efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The bill under consideration, if passed, would shift $1.4 billion a year in costs to Washington or take health care away from more than 700,000 working people
And the Good Steward Awards Go To…
-- from Amy M. Nesler, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- The envelope, please... Yes, the time has come to hand out the much-anticipated Finnies, and what better time than Earth Day to award those who have been Good Stewards to our Islands community? There were so many good nominations it was
NAS Whidbey Rescues Sauk Mountain Hiker
-- from Mike Welding -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued a hiker off of Sauk Mountain in Concrete, Wash., the evening of Saturday, Apr. 22, 2017. Around 7 p.m. the base’s SAR Alert crew launched in response to a report
April Poetry | The Cloud Bird
The Cloud Bird -- David Kobrin -- Oh yes, I saw the cloud bird Heading north, northwest it was Against the current Of the clouds. It’s head and beak a shrouded gray through the background of billowing white. Sometimes the unexpected — the dinosaurs’ return, rage of ocean wave the
EDC Offers Workshop on Advanced Business Writing
Wednesday, May 10, 10 - 11 a.m., Windermere Real Estate, Friday Harbor -- from Victoria Compton -- Effective business writing is not only a key tool, it defines one’s image as a business person or entrepreneur. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a free workshop on the
NW Tribes Sue USCG for Failure to Protect Orca
-- from Bellingham Herald -- Two Northwest Indian tribes are suing the U.S. Coast Guard, saying the agency has failed to protect endangered orcas from the risk of oil spills associated with tanker traffic in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. In a complaint filed in U.S. District Court in
Invasive Green Crab Found at Dungeness Spit
-- from MaryAnn Wagner, Sea Grant -- A new population of invasive European green crab has been found at Dungeness Spit, near Sequim, Washington, rekindling concern over the potential for damage to local marine life and shorelines. Staff and volunteers from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), which manages Dungeness
Orkila’s Spring ROAR Will be Annual Event
-- by Gray Gailey (6th grader) -- [metaslider id=51992] This year, on Apr. 23, Camp Orkila hosted their first annual ROAR, or Rogue Obstacle Adventure Race, on a windy, rainy afternoon. Before the race began, a Camp Orkila counselor spoke to the excited crowd of participants, ages ranging from five
OHS Graduate Honored at Gonzaga University
-- from Patricia Hunt -- A 2016 OHS graduate, Anthony Kaskurs, has been chosen as the recipient of the Freshman Class Award at Gonzaga University in Spokane WA. He was among the honorees on Tuesday, Apr. 25 at the school's Academic Honors Convocation. The Academic Honors Convocation is an annual event,
April Poetry | In a Room Full of Diamonds an Oyster Stands Out
In a Room Full of Diamonds an Oyster Stands Out ( for Tish ) -- Bruce Adkins -- She said When you are with gorgeous women you know where the focus will be but he ignored the other two His eyes were fixed on you He understood It is the
April Poetry | Apotheosis of the Dive Coast
Apotheosis of the Dive Coast -- Jim McKeon -- A few miles south along that coast, the ruins of an old Arab settlement seem strange, alternating calm and submerged disquiet. Bright late afternoon light outline the smooth trunks and buttress roots of huge Mugandi trees, many six feet or more
April Poetry | Second Passage from a Work in Process (to be called The Dive Coast)
Second Passage from a Work in Process (to be called The Dive Coast) -- Jim McKeon -- The gauzy veil obscuring what Goethe called the eternal feminine ever so briefly clears… Gillian suddenly moves in her chair lifting one hand to the back of her neck. She raises her glass
Montessori to Celebrate With Auction
Saturday, April 29, 6 p.m., Random Howse -- from Teresa Chocano -- This Saturday, Apr. 29, the Orcas Montessori School (OMS) Under the Sea Celebration and Spring Auction opens its doors at 6 p.m. at Random Howse in Eastsound. You can expect wonderful food, drinks, music, and a great assortment of silent
You’re Invited to an “Open Forest”
Monday, May 1, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Orcas Island Forest School Open Forest Curious about what a Forest School looks like? Orcas Island Forest School will hold an Open Forest Monday, May 1 from 3:30-5:30 at our Camp Orkila location. Come by with your whole family to play and explore
