Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Inslee Launches Resilient Washington Subcabinet in Preparation for Big One
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a directive to state agencies to bolster Washington state efforts to prepare for a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. The directive establishes a new Resilient Washington subcabinet charged with providing a coordinated approach to preparing for and responding to
NAS Whidbey Medically Evacuates Friday Harbor Resident
-- from Mike Welding -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, from Friday Harbor Airport, on the San Juan Islands to Harborview Medical Center in downtown Seattle. The SAR crew of six launched
School’s Out Washington Features Funhouse Commons
-- from The Funhouse Commons -- (Originally posted on Schools Out Washington) When we imagine Orcas Island, many think of vacation, natural beauty, and often wealth, but as Krista Bouchey, Executive Director at The Funhouse Commons explains, “The majority of families who call the island home are working-class and struggle
Inform Yourself and Vote
-- from Clare Kelm, President, LWVSJ -- As almost everyone knows, there's an important election coming up in November. The League of Women Voters of the San Juans would like to urge you to become the best informed voter you can be. Ballots are in the mail, and you should have
If We Could Turn Back Time…
Sunday, November 6, 2 a.m. -- by Lin McNulty -- On Sunday morning, we add an additional hour to this exhaustive election season. The Spring-ahead we did in April now becomes Fall-back in our semi-annual, nonsensical maneuvering of time. Most clicks will automatically reset themselves. Manual clocks, if you still have
School Board to Review Phase III Building Project at Special Meeting
Monday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas School Library -- from Cathy Ferran for the Orcas Island School District -- A Special School Board meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. to discuss, review and approve the plan for Phase III modernization and renovation. Possible
Orcas Center Looks for New Director
-- from Cynthia Abolin -- Margie Doyle and Kara O'Toole. Newly hired Interim Executive Director Margaret (Margie) Doyle took the helm at Orcas Center on November 1. "The Board is extremely pleased to have such a well-known, respected and enthusiastic person as Margie heading up the Center during this
Self-harm, Suicide is Topic of Upcoming PeaceHealth Fireside Chat
Thursday, November 10, 4 - 5 p.m., Peace Island Medical Center -- -- from Lori Polevoi -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center’s fall series of Fireside Chats continues on Thursday, November. 10, with the topic “Understanding self-harm and suicide.” The chat, led by Gary Waters, MSW, Ed.S., DBH, is from
Save the Date: Eastsound Art Walk
Friday, November 25, noon - 3 p.m., Eastsound Village -- from Michele Wiley -- Take a delightful walk about the charming village of Eastsound, taking in the amazing art and crafts of local artisans, photographers and craftspeople. Shop the local boutiques for unique holiday gift items. The festivities will begin
Letter to Editor | Durland, Watson Bring Imaginative Minds to Governance
-- from Charles Carver -- Governance is an instrument of extraordinary potential to promote the welfare of the community. It can inspire, educate, forge a vision and the coalitions to implement it. Governance to do so, however, requires public officials of intelligence and imagination, individuals with a sense of the
Orcas Schools Invite the Public to Veterans Day Ceremony
Thursday, Nov. 10 at 8:45 a.m. in the School Cafeteria --from Cathy Ferran for Supt. Eric Webb-- The Orcas Island School District would like to invite the public to an observance of Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 10. The school has prepared a breakfast prior to a school assembly that
Letter to Editor | Habib for Lieutenant Governor
-- from David Turnoy -- For those of you who have yet to vote, I would like to make a strong recommendation to vote for Cyrus Habib in the race for lieutenant governor. I have had the opportunity to be with Cyrus in person twice during the campaign, and he
Visit an Affluent, Fractious Family in Other Desert Cities
Friday, Saturday, Sunday — November 11 - 13, 18 - 20, 7:30 p.m., The Grange -- from Lin McNulty, Actors Theater -- Katie Zwilling as Brooke Wyeth and Indy Zoeller as Trip Wyeth during Other Desert Cities rehearsals at The Grange. Actors Theater of Orcas Island invites you
Letter to Editor | Watson, Durland Will Address Ongoing Land-Use Concerns
-- from Lee Sturdivant -- The San Juan County Council recently released their preliminary budget for 2017. A hearing on the budget is scheduled for November 14. During this campaign, Councilmen Jarman and Hughes have repeatedly said they want to simplify the county code, revise land use regulations to address
Lest You Forget: Seniors Have Talent This Weekend (and Next)
Saturday, November 5 & Saturday, November 12, (2:00 pm matinees) -- from Didier Gincig -- Seniors Have Talent will feature many talented seniors. Each show will be unique with some of the same performers; no acts will be repeated. Seniors Have Talent is a fundraiser for Hearts and Hands and
Doe Bay Open Mic Sponsors Choral Society for November
OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE DOE BAY CAFÉ (Thursday Evenings) -- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5-10
