Here’s a thought…
“Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.”
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
At Orcas Center, Joan of Arc Displays Courage and Quiet Conviction
Saturday, February 25, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- The National Theatre production of Saint Joan is broadcast live from London to Orcas Center Saturday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. Bernard Shaw’s play depicts Joan of Arc, a young girl who declares a bloody mission to drive
Sheriff’s Report | February 8 – 15, 2017
February 8, 2017 17-000715 Attempted Suicide 09:38:30 02/08/17 A deputy responded to an overdose in Friday Harbor. The person was transported to the hospital for treatment. 17-000718 Mental Health 13:20:00 02/08/17 A Deputy was summoned to Peace Health Medical Center in response to a subject that was being uncooperative with
Shepler to Speak on Causes of Death
Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 8 a.m. at the Skillet -- from Chris White for Orcas Lions -- Battalion Chief and Paramedic Patrick Shepler of Orcas Fire and Rescue will speak next Wednesday Feb 22 at 8 a.m. to the Orcas Lions and Sunrise Volunteer members regarding the four most common
Habitat Truck Returning One More Time
Monday, March 6, 9:30 a.m. - Noon, Island Market -- from James Duff -- Believe it or not, at least on the calendar, Spring is just around the corner. So too is one more visit to Orcas Island by the Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck. The truck and volunteer
OPALCO Doubles Scholarship Amount
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Scholars at the 2015 Youth Rally including Ray Doss (second from left) from Orcas High and Gabi Hackett-Carver (third from left) from Orcas Christian School Applications are now being accepted for OPALCO’s Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program. Thanks to the generosity of
San Juan County Fair Now Accepting 2017 Vendors
-- from Ashley King -- Do you own a business, run an organization, or have a craft you’d like to share with the islands' community? Consider having a booth at San Juan County Fair! The Fair is now accepting vendor booth applications for 2017. As the largest event in San
Orcas Artist Shows Work at Orcas Center
Friday, March 3, 5:50 - 7 pm, Orca Center -- from Gail Toombs -- Please visit the lobby of Orcas Center during the month of March to see the newest work of local artist Gail Anderson-Toombs and be ready to smile. This is her first show at the Orcas Center
Senator Ranker to Hold Conversation on Orcas
Sunday, February 19, 1 pm, Orcas Center -- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- In a time of feeling powerless and overwhelmed, learn how we can move beyond protests and take our country back. Orcas Islander Kevin Ranker, 40th Legislative District State Senator, comes to Orcas Center for a chat on
Ranker Bill Gets Hearing in Senate Committee
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Ranker and constituents testify on SB 5760 in Senate Commerce, Labor & Sports Committee. Feb.16, 2017 The Senate Commerce, Labor & Sports Committee held a hearing on Sen. Kevin Ranker's Senate Bill 5760 to ensure employers cannot discriminate against
School Levy Results Still Unknown
-- by Lin McNulty -- With 15 ballots remaining to be counted, the Orcas Island School District Proposition teeters on the cusp of either passing or failing. If all 15 of those votes are for 'Approval,' then the levy will have the required 60 percent needed to pass. The next ballot
Orcas Fire Successfully Handles Three Rescues, Back-to-Back
-- from Marla Johns, Orcas Fire -- Crews from Orcas Island Fire & Rescue responded to multiple simultaneous calls for service Thursday evening, including an incident with an airplane. At 3:10 p.m., crews from OIFR responded to a medical aid call. A decision was made to transport the patient off
Silent Candlelight Vigil at Waterfront Park
Friday, February 17, 5:30 p.m., Waterfront Park -- from Suzan Chamberlayne -- On Friday, February 17 at 5:30 p.m. a Silent Candlelight Vigil at Eastsound Waterfront Park will be held as a prayer for the immigrants we have on Orcas and all San Juan Islands. Candles will be provided. Questions
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
