Here’s a thought…
“You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty.”
JESSICA MITFORD
School Bond Approval Still Undecided
-- by Lin McNulty -- Update: As of 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, with 15 ballots remaining to be counted, the Orcas Island $8M school district bond levy shows an approval rate of 59.73 percent. just .27 percent short of the required approval rate to pass. The next vote count
Library Board Calls Special Meeting
Wednesday, February 22, 8:30 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh -- The Library Board will be holding a Special Meeting Wednesday February 22 at 8:30 a.m. to discuss the Rose Street improvements, and construction update.
How to Get Out of Valentine’s Day Blind Date
-- by Lin McNulty -- Wednesday, February 15, Eric Lum came across a pig in the roadway at the end of Grindstone, just past the ferry landing. This is not necessarily an unusual occurrence on our mostly rural island. This particular porker, if she could speak, however, would have a short,
Reminder of Upcoming Dance This Saturday
Saturday, February 18, 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Again, I would like to remind you of a wonderful event coming this Saturday, Feb 18, at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will be holding a dance beginning at 7:30, with the great big band sounds of
Calling all Budding String Players
-- from Kristen Wilson -- A Beginning Strings class for young students interested in playing violin, viola or cello, is now underway. Pamela Wright, Strings Director at Orcas Schools, teaches the class for interested students in 2nd to 4th grade. The group meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:05 p.m.
Random Howse Presents: Women Songwriters in the Round
Thursday, February 23, 7 pm, Random Howse -- from Carolyn Cruso -- Join Orcas Island women songwriters Mandy Troxel, Melody Funk, and Carolyn Cruso for a special night of original tunes at Random Howse on Thursday February 23 at 7 pm. Come see these creative women share their stories through song
Ranker Remarks on State Supreme Court Equality Ruling
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker with his two dads on their wedding day, June 26, 2015. “The Washington State Supreme Court ruled for equality today. I am proud that our state stands up for all people, to ensure that all Washingtonians can shop
Salish Sea Citizens Stand on Capitol Hill in Olympia
-- from Katie Fleming -- On Monday, February 13, 200 people from the San Juan Islands and greater Salish Sea region attended a rally at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia to show support for the Oil Transportation Safety Bills (House Bill 1611/Senate Bill 5462). A major oil spill would
Your Land, Your Trees, Your Goals: A Forestry Class for Landowners
-- from Ian Tyler Fawley -- Natural beauty, wildlife, ecosystem health, harvest income, family ties, privacy, and peace and quiet are some of the many reasons people value their forestland. Whatever your values are, this comprehensive university-based forestry class will help you get the most out of the land you love. Whether
Suspects In Custody, Jewelry Recovered
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On February 10, 2017 the Shinola Jewelry store in Eastsound was burglarized. On February 14, the Sheriff’s Office received information of the people in possession of the stolen jewelry. The Sheriff’s Office put out a video that was obtained from a neighboring business. The
Get Ready to Laugh a Lot at Upcoming Spamalot Production
Thursday - Saturday, March 16 - 18, 23 - 25, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- This March Orcas Center will feature the award winning musical Monty Python’s Spamalot, on Center Stage with Doug Bechtel directing an all-island cast. Bring the whole family for a laugh out
Votes Favor Passage of School Bond and Add’l Fire Commissioner
-- by Margie Doyle -- As of 8 p.m. on Feb. 14 Election Day, both the School District's $8M bond measure and the Orcas Fire District's increase in commissioners measure were favored by Orcas voters. However, the Orcas School District bond requires 60 percent approval; as of last night's tally,
Guest Opinion | Not a Time for Keeping Silent on Climate Change
-- from Katie Wilkins -- I have wanted to write this for a long time. I have waited because I didn't know how to fit a topic as large as climate change into few enough words. But as the price of saying nothing grows higher, I know I will be
Larsen Statement on National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s Resignation
-- from Douglas Wagoner, Congressman Larsen's Office -- Congressman: ‘the American people need to know more information about what President Trump knew and when he knew it’ Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigned:
Pending Legislation to Create Health, Safety Rules for Outdoor Based Early Learning
-- from Andrew Youngren -- A Bipartisan Bill, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island), SB 5357, will develop health and safety rules for the growing number of outdoor preschools in Washington. If passed by the legislature, the Department of Early Learning will manage a pilot project to license outdoor preschools,
In Memoriam | Zoe Gale Vinson 1982 – 2016
Saturday, February 25, 2 pm, Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Sherry Vinson -- Zoe Gale Vinson was born November 15, 1982 in Portland, OR, to John and Sherry Vinson. Her sister, Marriah Mackenzie Vinson was born in June of 1986. In the summer of 1989 the family moved to Orcas
