Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Guest Opinion | UWNC and Orcas Island Healthcare
-- from Dick and BJ Arnold, Carol Boring, Dale Heisinger, JoEllen Moldoff, Patsy and Stu Stephens (reprinted from Dec. 22) -- In our opinion piece published the week of December 11, we expressed our desire to integrate our three Orcas Island practices into the Medical Center with UWNC as the administrator.
MN Investigation of August Lopez Murder-Suicide Victims Reveals Sexual Allegations
[Editor's Note: On August 25 of this year, San Juan County Sheriff's Department responded to a call from a kayaker who reported a deceased male on the beach at the 3500 block of Fisherman Bay road on Lopez Island. The Sheriff’s Office responded and discovered a second male also deceased. The cause of
Lifetime Members “Live Fully” with Weight Watchers
-- from Carol Kulminski -- Since Weight Watchers held its first meeting at the Funhouse on January 5, 2013, many members have achieved Lifetime status with Weight Watchers. This means that the members can come to meetings free, get all the printed materials, and all the digital tools as long
Jazzin’ with the Classics for Christmas
Wednesday, December 28, 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Music at Emmanuel presents the tenth annual Yuletide Baroque: Jazzin' with the Classics for Christmas, featuring soprano Linda Tsatsanis, jazz flutist, pianist and clarinetist Martin Lund, classical flutist Jeffrey Cohan and special guest, virtuoso vibraphone player Tom
The Kitchen Back in Business: Farm to Plate Since ‘98
-- from Kelly Rose -- The Kitchen is back, and they’re cookin’ with gas. Actually, they’ve been cooking with gas for 18 years, serving organic, locally sourced fare to hungry islanders and visitors, but now with improved facilities and new culinary adventures to explore. On a blustery December morning I
NAS Whidbey SAR Conducts Christmas Eve Medical Evacuation
-- from Mike Welding -- NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Friday, December 24, from the Lopez Island medical clinic to Skagit Valley Hospital. The SAR crew of five launched
Salish Sea Stands to Hold First Organizational Meeting
Monday, January 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Mark Mayer, Orcas Action Pod -- You are invited to be part of Salish Sea Stands. We are a group dedicated to protecting the Salish Sea through community involvement in cooperation with the Friends of the San Juans.
Celebrate New Year with Moran Free Day
-- from Jacqueline Daigle -- Friends of Moran State Park wishes everyone a very happy new year. On Sunday, January 1, 2017, Washington State Parks will not require the Discover Pass to visit state parks. So, come out and join us for a hike around Cascade Lake. We’ll meet up
Just How Windy Was It?
-- from National Weather Service -- Wind speeds below 35 mph were omitted. Values with a (s) are sustained winds. Values with a (p) are peak winds. The rest are gusts. Location......................Speed..........Time/Date Lopez Island.................56 mph ........0805 PM 12/26 Friday Harbor Airport.....50 mph(p)......0618 PM 12/26 Lopez Island.................44 mph(s)......0825 PM 12/26 NW
Rash of Burglaries Hits Eastsound Businesses
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- Over the last week, Orcas Island has experienced a rash of burglaries to the businesses in the Eastsound area. Five businesses have either been entered and items removed or an attempt has been made to enter. The Sheriff’s office is asking that if anyone
Navy Releases Preliminary Drinking Water Test Results Near NAS
-- from Mike Welding -- The following update is provided as part of the Navy's ongoing community drinking water testing for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances). As of Dec. 23, the Navy has received 100 preliminary lab results from drinking water sampling at private residence wells
Proposed Pipeline Expansion Endangers our Region
-- from Sharon Abreu and Friends of the San Juans -- The expansion of Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain Pipeline endangers our region. They are projected to nearly triple capacity of the existing pipeline from 300,000 to 890,000 barrels of tar sands crude oil a day - AND increase vessel traffic
Salsa Class to Usher in New Year
Monday, January 2, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- On January 2, we will be holding our monthly dance class at the Odd Fellows Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. This class will be special in that we will be teaching Salsa with our
Services Set for C. Richard Hughes
Friday, December 30, 11 a.m., Olga-Doe Bay Cemetery -- from Evans Funeral Chapel -- Richard Hughes, 84, of Eastsound, Washington, passed peacefully at Providence Hospital, in Everett, Washington, surrounded by his loving family. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2016 at Olga-Doe Bay Cemetery,
Deer Harbor Bridge Work on Holiday Break
-- from John Van Lund -- Project activities ceased at the end of the day on Thursday, December 22, and will begin again on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Thank you for welcoming us into your community as we work to improve accessibility and safety in the local area. Happy Holidays
Fire Department on Scene of Structure Fire in Olga
-- from Marla Johns -- Crews from Orcas Island Fire & Rescue remain on scene at this time for a structure fire in Olga. Crews responded to an alarm sounded at 12:12 PM to a home on Moultry Farms Rd. They found an active fire appearing to have originated in
