Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Garden Club to Discuss Backyard Orchards, More
Wednesday, November 16, 10 a.m., Orcas Center Madrona Room -- from Vanessa Julian -- The Orcas Island Garden Club presents speakers Janice and John Hagey on Wednesday, November 16 at the Orcas Center Madrona room at 10 a.m. Janice and John will discuss choosing trees for the backyard orchard; recommendations
Celebrate Indian Island November 17
Thursday, November 17, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Russel Barsh -- Indian Island is beginning to show the effects of increasing tourist traffic and climate change. That is the message that Kwiaht and the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory will share with the community at the seventh
Letter to Editor | Now is Time to Come Together
-- from Bill Watson -- I want to thank all of the people who gave me encouragement and support during my campaign for San Juan County Council District 1. I consider myself fortunate to have had an opportunity to meet with and talk with so many fellow citizens of San
Growler Draft Environmental Impact Statement Available for Public Review
-- from Public Affairs Office, Norfolk, Virginia -- The Navy will publish a notice of availability in the Federal Register tomorrow (Nov. 10) announcing the release of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for EA-18G Growler airfield operations at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The Draft EIS will be available
Seniors Have Talent — Now and Into the Future
-- by Margie Doyle -- Didier Gincig introduces the beginning ukulele class at the first Seniors Have Talent Show this month Didier Gincig channeled the warmth and talent of the Orcas Senior Center at the second annual "Seniors Have Talent" show last Saturday. He dedicated the afternoon's performance
Rick Larsen Wins Re-election to Congress
-- from Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement tonight after winning re-election to represent Washington’s 2nd Congressional District: “The 2nd Congressional District belongs to the people. I thank the voters for the privilege to represent this great community for the next two years. It
A Day at the Orcas Island Food Bank
-- from Madie Murray -- The following article was originally published in November of 2011. Not much has changed in our day-to-day operations since then and we thought it might be nice to re-tell it (with minor updates) during this fundraising time. It pretty much relates the heart and soul
Local Election Results In
Bill Watson and Rick Hughes on top, Library Levy a go -- by Lin McNulty -- With a voter turnout rate of just over 80 percent of our local registered voters, and approximately 80 percent of the votes counted, following are local election results: Last updated on 11/08/2016 8:08 PM
A Change Of Course – Films to Change Your World
Saturday, November 12, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Fall brings films to the islands and this event is no exception. Head to Orcas Center on November 12 and treat yourself and your family to an evening of short documentary films that are sure to thrill, inspire
Letter to Editor | Thanks for the Turn Out
-- from Michele Wiley -- A huge thank you to all that came out for our informative Q&A session about the upcoming changes to health plan offerings in San Juan County. With the high demand, we are planning to do it again on December 1. Details to follow, but if you
Market Day in November: Christmas Décor and More
Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Lynn Baker -- If you're on Orcas this Saturday, be sure to check out the holiday sale at the Emmanuel church parish hall. The sale features lovely, still-in-the-box and gently-used fall and winter decor and accessories, plus
Olga Potluck This Saturday
Saturday, November 12, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Please come to the Olga Potluck, Saturday, November 12 at the Olga Community Center. This month the potluck will be no-host. Social hour starts at 5:30, with dinner at 6. After-dinner guest speakers will be Ruthie Dougherty, San
Invest Like a Pro at Money Smart Workshop
Wednesday, November 9, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh -- Learn the basics of investing and how to use online research tools. Carol Theine, from the National Association of Investors Corporation will teach us Better Investing. A proven system to build an investment portfolio for long-term
Sheriff’s Report | October 26 – November 1, 2016
October 26, 2016 16-008075 Theft 13:53:29 10/26/16 RP stated that some of her firewood went missing as well as the neighbors a street over. Declined a report be taken. Just wanted to inform us. October 27, 2016 16-008098 Court Order Violation 11:25:04 10/27/16 A Friday Harbor resident violated a temporary
Almost Done: Canvassing Board and Certification of Elections
-- The eleventh in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. -- It’s been a long election year, and you probably think it’s over. In fact, some of the
Adam Farish and Bruce Pavitt Launch 8 Stem
--by Margie Doyle -- The 8Stem logo "A vital element for the music audience now is engagement by the listener with the musician, and sharing the result on social media," says Adam Farish in explanation of the impetus behind the creation of a new computer system application, 8Stem.
