Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
EPRC to Meet Thursday for Extended Hours
Thursday, January 5, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- by Margie Doyle -- When the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets this Thursday, it will address many issues that have been under discussion in recent months. The agendas have been so full during the past year, that the
State’s New Report Shows Salmon Still Declining
-- from Susan Zemek, Recreation and Conservation Office -- Salmon throughout most of Washington are in trouble, and will need continued investment by state, federal and local organizations if they are to be saved, according to a report released today by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office. “Washington State has been investing in salmon
Navy Presents Larsen with Highest Civilian Honor
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Congressman: ‘I want to thank Secretary Mabus and the Navy-Marine Corps team who are out there right now, every day and into the future protecting all of us’ Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today was presented with the Distinguished Public Service Award, the Navy’s highest civilian
Two Juvenile Bald Eagles Released at Rasar State Park
-- from Wolf Hollow -- After several months of receiving care at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Friday Harbor, two juvenile bald eagles have a second chance at life in the wild. With a small group of onlookers attending, Wolf Hollow staff and volunteers released the pair on December
New Class: Memoir Writing Across the Genres
Tuesdays, January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff, Facilitator -- “Finally a new word rises from its shell, And if it cannot rise it calls out, saying It’s time to be said”… Phillis Levin “Memoir is a sliver—or slice—of your
Seeking Sushi Students
Saturday, February 4 -- from Sandy Strehlou -- On Saturday, February 4, chef Frank Sicilia of Rolling Sushi will be teaching a class on sushi-making. The Orcas Island location to be determined. There are still 3-4 seats available. The cost of the 3-hour class, all materials included, is $83. Frank
Doe Bay Resort Promotes Indian Island in January
-- from Russel Barsh -- The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory, a volunteer monitoring and stewardship program, is the beneficiary of Doe Bay Resort’s Open-Mic Thursday nights in January. Every pizza you eat helps put more volunteers on the beach! Indian Island is Eastsound’s “window on the sea”: four acres
How Important is Future of Eastsound to You?
-- from Fred Klein -- There’s still time for YOU to register and participate…starts this Saturday at 1 p.m, Just imagine...Being part of a process where contentious issues are raised and dealt with in a non-coercive, respectful, and surprisingly gentle manner. Just imagine...Doing the hard work to reach a consensus-decision,
Last Seen in October, “Granny,” J2, Now Presumed Dead
-- by Lin McNulty -- [metaslider id=49200] Our new year, 2017, launches with the news of another celebrity death. In this case, it is our very own celebrity orca, J2, also known as Granny. In 1987 she was estimated to be "at least 45 years old and was more likely to
Severe Weather Shelter Open, Tonight Through Thursday
-- from Janine Heimerich -- The Severe Weather Shelter [at Orcas Island Community Church] will be open tonight (Monday, 1/2/17) -- Thursday night (1/5/17). We are open 7 p.m. -- 8 a.m. Guests should arrive between 7 -- 9 p.m.; overnight staff will lock up and go home shortly thereafter
Letter to Editor | Let’s Re-Vision Our Eastsound Vision
-- from Tony Ayer -- Sometimes far out suggestions evoke new ways to envision an issue that may divide a community or even a family unit. With great credit to those who are trying to evolve a new vision for Eastsound, Fred Klein, Gretchen Krampf, and Jared Lovejoy, and many
Where We Go From Here Followup: Our Revolution San Juan County to Launch
Sunday, January 8, 5 - 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Learner Limbach -- As we say goodbye to 2016 and move into the New Year we are happy to share this announcement with you about the upcoming organizing event that will take place on Sunday January 8 from
County Takes a Look Back on a Productive 2016
-- from Mike Thomas, County Manager -- The holiday season is a good time to reflect on all that was accomplished on behalf of the citizens of San Juan County in 2016. The County Council conducted 65 meetings, including those held on Orcas, Lopez, Shaw and Waldron, passed 67 pieces
Our Most-read Orcas Issues Stories for 2016
-- by Lin McNulty -- Finally, 2016 is at an end. That's good news for many of us, although we might want to be careful what we ask for as we enter a new year with some unfamiliar unknowns. With 590,929 visits to the Orcas Issues website in 2016, there is
You Can Uke in Carolyn Cruso Class
Tuesdays, January 10 - February 7, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Carolyn Cruso -- On the heels of a very popular fall ukulele class and two well-received performances at the Seniors Have Talent Show, Carolyn Cruso offers another Beginning Ukulele class this winter. Presented by the Orcas
Orcas Issues Predicts: Expect the Unexpected in 2017
Orcas Medical Center will receive the necessary donations by the January 15 date to proceed with the agreement with University of Washington Neighborhood Clinics to assume operations at OMC. Growlers will soon be practicing landings on the numerous oil tankers puffing their way through Puget Sound. Hillary Clinton will soon
