Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Students Saving Energy to Combat Climate Change
-- from Katie Fleming -- Extreme weather events, rising sea levels, melting glacier – oh my! While climate change is an overwhelming issue, there is certainly hope, especially in the collective power of individual actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. That’s the underlying principle of the Cool School Challenge (CSC),
Explore the World of Entrepreneurship
Tuesday, January 3, 12 – 1:30 pm, WorkSource Skagit, 2005 E. College Ave., Mount Vernon -- from Minnie Knych -- Explore the world of entrepreneurship. Do you want to know: What it takes to become an entrepreneur? How to start your own business, find money? Which products or services you
J34 is Fifth Orca to Die in 2016
-- from Kenneth C. Balcomb, Senior Scientist Center for Whale Research -- [metaslider id=48993] We regret having to make a distressing announcement during this holiday season, but we confirm from news photographs and eyepatch photos sent to the Center for Whale Research that the killer whale carcass that was towed to
Barefoot Bandit GoFundMe Plea Quashed by Feds
-- by Lin McNulty -- Because he would like to go to Flight School, Colton Harris Moore launched an online GoFundMe campaign in hopes of raising $125,500 to pay for training in his dream job as a pilot. Moore, better known locally as the Barefoot Bandit, was captured in the
Come to Susan Osborn’s Christmas Concert
-- from Susan Osborn -- Original Oil Painting "Candlelit Chapel" by David Densmore Once again we will be gathering in the Victorian Valley Chapel on Orcas Island to celebrate Christmas and the Season in song, December 22, 23, and 24 at 7:30 p.m.and also on the 24th at
Ranker Chosen as Number-one Democrat on Senate Budget
-- from Senator Ranker's Office -- Senate Energy, Environment and Telecommunications Committee, Jan. 27, 2015. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, has been chosen by his colleagues to serve as the lead Democrat in the Senate responsible for Washington state’s $42 billion operating budget. “This is an incredible honor
The Yule Faeries and the Secret of Solstice
-- Author Unknown -- A group of little Faeries huddled in their home deep under the roots of a giant oak tree. They were safe and snug in their tiny underground cave lined with dandelion fluff, bird feathers, and dried moss. Outside, the wind blew cold and the snow fell
Almost Classical to Play at Darvill’s
Thursday, December 22, 3 - 4:30 p.m., Darvills -- from Kristen Wilson -- The Orcas Island trio Almost Classical will be appearing at Darvill’s Bookstore in Eastsound on Thursday, December 22 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. The trio includes Lisa Carter on piano and Celtic harp, and Emy Carter and
Letter to Editor | Message to Bob Vietzke’s Orcas Family
-- from Lisa Karstetter -- We have safely made it back to the East side of the state, but not before leaving a small piece of each of our hearts on Orcas. Uncle Bob was a treasure to his family and we loved him very much. We knew he wasn't
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
