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“Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help.”
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
Guest Opinion | Deja Vu…All Over Again
-- from Ken Speck -- Orcas Island residents are in a quandary about medical care again. This time the University of Washington – UW Clinics thinks they can solve the problem and absorb huge indebtedness. It has been stated they need to have $750,000 to proceed and another $300,000 per
Sheriff’s Report | November 16 – 22, 2016
November 16, 2016 16-008646 Found Property 10:10:00 11/16/16 A wallet was turned in to dispatch. It was found while Town of FH crew was on Larson St. 16-008617 Vehicle Prowl 11:22:42 11/16/16 A Friday Harbor resident reported items stolen from her vehicle as it was parked near her residence. There
Guest Editorial: Pipeline Project Poses Major Threat to San Juan Region
--by Fred Felleman and Jamie Stephens, originally published in Crosscut.com -- Photo courtesy of Bureau of Land Management There is a dichotomy that defines the Salish Sea, the network of waterways that includes Puget Sound, the San Juan region, and southwestern British Columbia. These deep, protected waters serve
Annual Village Green Tree Lighting Next Friday
Friday, December 2, 3:45 - 5 p.m., Village Green -- from Lance Evans -- It’s that time of year again when the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce and the community bring the Christmas Tree to life at the Village Green. It’s all happening this Friday, December 2 (3:45 pm – 5
School Board Passes Resolution for $8M Bond Levy
-- from Orcas Island School Board-- At a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, Nov 22, the Orcas Island School Board passed a resolution to place an $8 million school bond proposition on the Feb. 2017 ballot. Until the resolution passed, there was no bond offering. Now that there is, we’d
Local Midwife Announces Retirement After 38 Years
-- from Melinda Milligan -- Melinda Milligan, Certified Nurse-Midwife, announces her retirement and the closing of her practice as of December 31, 2016. She will be available to see patients through the month of December. Feel free to contact her regarding referrals or transfer of records at 360-376-4267. It has
Join The Gallery for a Holiday Party
Friday, December 2, 2:30 - 5 p.m., The Gallery -- from Kathy Youngren -- The Gallery is hosting a holiday party on Friday, December 2 from 2:30 to 5 p.m., featuring many new pieces of original local art for sale. Gift certificates are available along with special prices during the party of
Co-op, Exchange Host Film, “Consumed”
Monday, November 28, 5:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Regina Zwilling -- Consumerism has become the cornerstone of the post-industrial age. Yet how much do we know about it and what it is doing to us? Join Orcas Food Co-op and The Exchange for the next in our series of
Experience a Pioneer Christmas at the Orcas Historical Museum
Join in the holiday festivities Friday, December 2nd, at the Pioneer Museum from 3pm-5pm. We are joining in the Chamber of Commerce Eastsound Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting. The Boede Cabin will be decorated in vintage Christmas decorations. There will be crafts for children, making paper chains and writing letters to Santa. Tours
Orcas Currents Presentation Packs Orcas Center | Video Now Available
-- from David Turnoy -- Well over 300 people attended a lecture delivered by Hedrick Smith on Sunday, Nov. 20, at Orcas Center. Hedrick Smith was a reporter and editor for the New York Times, a producer and correspondent for the PBS show Frontline, and the author of many books,
Editorial: Giving Thanks When Others Are Hurting
-- by Margie Doyle -- Living and working on Orcas Island, I'm thankful: for Arts for Orcas Kids (A-OK) and the Music Advocacy Group, who work throughout the year to provide music and art experiences and learning to all our schoolchildren as part of the public school curriculum; for those
Senior Center Presents Holiday Festival of Arts
Saturday, November 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- The Operations Committee of the Orcas Island Senior Center invites you to participate in our annual Holiday Festival of Arts, 10AM to 4PM on Saturday, November 26th. This is one of our major fund-raisers of
Post Election Meeting: Charting a New Course Together
-- by Kelly Rose -- Attendees numbered 112 people at a post-election meeting at Odd Fellows Hall last Friday, November 18. The meeting, titled “Where do we go from here?” offered community members the opportunity to share their thoughts around the elections, and brainstorm ideas together, with a main focus to
Stand With Standing Rock Gathering on Orcas
Saturday, November 26, 1 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Join us on Saturday November 26 at 1 p.m. PST for an Orcas Island Circle- walk the labyrinth or join the circle in the Parish Hall for this global gathering for Standing Rock. #PraywithStandingRock is a synchronized
Family Medicine Physician Joins PeaceHealth in Friday Harbor
-- from Lori Polevoi -- Shawn Vainio, MD, recently joined PeaceHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. He is available two weeks a month to provide clinical care to patients of all ages, as well as care to patients who are hospitalized. Dr. Vainio has provided
22nd Annual Orcas Montessori Holiday Wreath Sale
-- from Jamie Donatuto -- The Orcas Montessori School has partnered with the Orcas Food Co-op for the 22nd Annual Holiday Wreath Sale! Through our partnership, we have streamlined the process, with wreaths available for in-store purchase any time during Co-op business hours while supplies last. 24" Wreaths are $27 and
