Here’s a thought…
“The only control or “guardrails” that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT.”
TRUMP
Whatever You Decide, Be Sure to Cast Your Vote Today
Tuesday, Feb. 14 is Voting Day. Your ballot must be postmarked today (the Post Office closes at 3 p.m.) or put in the drive-through voting box at the Senior Center by 8 p.m. to count. Orcas is deciding on an $8 million school bond and on increasing the number of
Orcas Island Library Will Reopen February 14 During Insulation Spraying
-- from Phil Heikkinen -- As part of our building expansion project, contractors began spraying foam insulation in the new addition on Monday, February 13. They hope to complete the process by the 15th, though it is possible that the work will continue until the 16th. In being cautious about possible
Help Identify This Burglar
-- by Lin McNulty -- San Juan County Sheriff's Office is reaching out to the public to help identify a serial burglar who has been striking Eastsound businesses late at night. [huge_it_video_player id="2"] Most recently, this burglar hit Shinola Jewelry in the wee hours on February 9 or 10. The suspect
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Conducts Three Medical Evacuations Within Two Days
-- from Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island -- Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted three separate Medical Evacuations (MEDEVACs) between Thursday, Feb. 9, and Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. The first was from Friday Harbor Airport to Island Hospital in Anacortes, the second from
Flowers? Candy? How Islanders Celebrate Valentine’s Day
-- by Ayn Gailey -- Love is priceless, yet Valentine's Day nationwide is notorious for dollars spent. A new survey from the National Retail Federation projects that U.S. consumers will spend a total of $18.2 billion on their Valentines this year. Over $4 billion of that will be spent on jewelry, with another
Open Letter to the President
-- from Sharon Abreu -- Dear President Trump, I am writing to make sure you know that I oppose the Dakota Access pipeline, Keystone XL pipeline, Spectra Gas, and Kinder Morgan pipeline projects. You have said that you received no calls in opposition to the DAPL. That's hard to believe
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Christian School
-- from the Orcas Christian School -- The second 2017 Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School is on Tuesday, February 14, from 5 - 7:30 pm.. This all-you-can-eat meal is free for all who come. On the menu is Mexican food which includes enchiladas, refried beans, burritos, black bean casserole,
Yakima Back in Service this Afternoon
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE: Monday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m.: The Yakima is back in service and will return to the vessel's regular schedule beginning with the 3:05pm departure from Anacortes. Reservation holders will not be charged a fee if they were unable to travel today
Developers Withdraw Cherry Point Coal Terminal Applications, Ending Project
-- by Dave Gallagher, Bellingham Herald -- In this Oct. 23, 2012, photo, a ship is moored at a BP oil refinery in the Strait of Georgia just beyond the location of a proposed coal exporting terminal in Ferndale. Elaine Thompson AP Developers of the proposed coal terminal
Upcoming Free Workshop on Retirement Planning for Business Owners
Wednesday, February 22, 10-11 a m, San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton -- Small business owners have many considerations when running their businesses, but often don’t have time to consider future financial requirements. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on retirement planning
The Older I Get, the Luckier I Feel
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Standing at the left cash register in the Island Hardware Store on Orcas Island, glancing into the back of the store, you will read: "If You are Lucky Enough to Live on Orcas Island, You are Lucky Enough." It only took me 12 years of
End to Deer Harbor Bridge Work Just Around Corner
Ribbon Cutting Rescheduled: Tuesday March 7, 2 pm -- from John Van Lund -- Crews will continue removing remnants of the temporary bridge, while finishing up channel excavation, scour protection, and construction of the new permanent Channel Road grade on the east and west approaches to the bridge. One-way traffic
Jon Kimura Parker “Flying Solo” at Orcas Island Salon Concert
Sunday, March 12, 3:30 pm -- from Linda Slone -- Jon Kimura Parker returns to Orcas Island for a Salon Concert on Sunday, March 12, at 3:30 pm, presented by Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. The audience will be treated to a diverse selection of engaging piano works by composers
Sheriff’s Report | February 1 – 8, 2017
February 1, 2017 17-000565 Unwanted Person 06:38:55 02/01/17 A Deputy responded to an unwanted person on Linder St. in Friday Harbor. Upon arrival I contacted the complainant who stated a young female had knocked on her door at 0600 hours and when she answered the door, the female tried to
Address Pain with Blended Eastern-Western Treatments
February 18, 2 to 4 pm at Orcas Public Library Integrated (Eastern and Western) Approaches in Managing Acute/Chronic Pain Syndrome Presented by Vincent Shu, MD, FCCP, Board Certified Internist/Geriatrist/Cardiologist Have you been suffering from headache, back/shoulder pain, fibromyalgia, menstrual cramps, arthritic pain, etc.? An estimated 5-8 million Americans use opioids
Farm to Cafeteria Program December-January 2017
-- by Ashley Randall -- K-5th grade Farm to Classroom: During the month of December, we practiced our cooking skills and discussed the importance of winter wellness. To start out the month, we made fresh applesauce from Orcas grown apples and pumpkin bread using pumpkins from our school garden. After
