Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Attention, OHS Alumni: Annual Basketball Tourney Thursday
-- from Thursday, December 22, 6 p.m., OHS Gym -- from Kim Ihlenfedlt -- Orcas Island Park and Rec invites Orcas Island Alumni Basketball players to participate in the annual tournament to support the Orcas Island Booster Club. The games begin Thursday, December 22 at 6 p.m. in the Orcas
Letter to Editor | Thank You to County
-- from Pamela Doerr -- On behalf of the residents of the Longhouse and our local businesses, including Islander's Bank located within the vicinity of the corners of Prune Alley and Fern Streets I want to personally thank you for the wonderful job which your departments successfully completed to alleviate
Disorderly Passenger Causes Bremerton-bound Ferry to Turn Back to Seattle
-- from KOMO News -- Law enforcement questioned two people in two incidents on board state ferries Sunday, one of which resulted in a boat's being turned around. The captain of a Bremerton-bound ferry aborted the 5:40 pm sailing Sunday and returned the boat to Seattle after an unruly passenger
Letter to Editor | Fund the Gap
-- from Velma Doty -- To Those Who Care: I want send a message about the current and past medical issues. Times have changed since a group of islanders gathered together and formed the Medical Building Association that has maintained a facility to offer opportunities for us to have medical
History Made with Larsen Bipartisan Water Bill
-- from Congressman Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced that President Obama has signed the bipartisan Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act – authorizing an effort he spearheaded to secure $451 million to help restore Puget Sound as part of the Puget Sound Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration Project. “No
Operational Pause for Growlers, Super Hornets Lifted
-- from Naval Air Forces, San Diego -- Naval Air Forces directed the Growler and Super Hornet squadrons to resume normal operations after an operational pause that was put into effect following a Growler ground mishap in Whidbey Island, Friday December 16. The Growler accident that resulted in injuries to the
Letter to Editor | Beyond “General Hospital”
-- from Donna and Michael Riordan -- Having lived on Orcas for six years, we are moderate users of medical services here. The recent medical-care drama, with frequent sniping back and forth over old history and the possibility of the UW Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) reminds one of us of the aging
When an Orcas Donkey Slips on the Ice
-- from Tish Knapp -- Here’s a short, wintery, sweet Orcas story for what it’s worth. Rosie, my ancient little white donkey, fell on the ice during the cold spell and could not get up because the ice was too slippery to get a good hoof-hold. Rick Doty drove past
Two Orcas Island Ballot Measures Need Opponents
-- from Milene Henley -- Two local taxing districts have submitted resolutions to the San Juan County Auditor to place measures on the February 2017 ballot. The Orcas Island School District is proposing a general obligation bond in the amount of $8,000,000 for the purpose of renovating or replacing existing
Deer Harbor Bridge Work Continues
-- from John Van Lund -- The Contractor will set the final two girders next Monday and Tuesday requiring a road closure from 8:30-9:30 AM. Construction crews will set the last two of seven 46-ton girders and adjust girders to their final positions. The ends of the girders will then
Letter to Editor | It’s Now or Never, Orcas
-- from the Orcas Medical Foundation Board -- If we continue to quarrel about the past and present, we may find that we have lost the future. The proposal to establish a University of Washington Neighborhood Clinic on Orcas is not about today. It is about providing a long-lasting practice
Fire Commission Regular Meeting on Monday
Monday, December 19, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Regular Meeting San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 December 19, 2016 5:30 PM Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Barbara Bedell, Amanda Montague, Patricia Ayers, District Secretary, Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the
Sheriff’s Report | December 7 – 13, 2016
December 7, 2016 16-009097 Citizen Assist 00:06:57 12/07/16 While conducting a business check of a local Eastsound establishment a disturbance occurred. The Deputy conducted a preliminary investigation and completed an informational report. 16-009104 Trespassing 15:24:05 12/07/16 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report that transients had been trespassing. The
Naval Air Force Suspends Hornet, Growler Flights Following Emergency
-- from NAS Whidbey -- A U. S. Navy E/A-18G jet assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 experienced an on-deck emergency at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island at approximately 1100 (PST), on [Friday]. The aircraft was damaged and both aircrew sustained injuries and were transported by a NAS
Warning: Thaw Following Sub-Freezing Temperature May Present New Problems
-- from Paul Kamin, originally published Dec. 17, 2016 -- Orcas Island does not regularly experience the extended cold spell that we’ve seen in the past week. The weather forecast suggest that the sub-freezing temperatures are about come to an end. This is when issues with frozen water lines begin
Tribute Ride for ‘Motorcycle Bob’ Vietzke
Sunday, December 18, Ride at 1:30 p.m., Tribute at 4 p.m., Lower Tavern -- from Jeff Pietsch -- Bob Vietzke was as much an integral part of our Orcas community as he was a contributor to our local island flair -- a friend to all, always ready with his signature smile
