Here’s a thought…
“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
Whale of a Show Doesn’t Begin to Describe It
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Center lit up on Saturday night in an inspiring display of talent by local island kids during the annual Whale of a Show, which showcases kids ages 5 - 18, as well as family acts. "I enjoyed so much how the children poured their
Larsen Honors Burlington Shooting Victims, Families, Law Enforcement in U.S. House Floor Speech
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's Office -- "I offer my condolences to the community of Burlington which is undoubtedly struggling to make sense of this senseless gun violence that was brought to their doorstep." WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives
Funhouse Commons Sponsors Tenth Annual College Counseling Event
-- from Emilie Gincig -- Funhouse Commons and Orcas Island High School are teaming up for the annual post-high school “Futures Fair” for Orcas Island students Monday, October 3 through Wednesday, October 5. The Funhouse is bringing expert college counseling consultants, Craig Lewis and Julie Manhan, for a full schedule of
Prosecutor Files Appeal on Grellet-Tinner Mistrial Ruling
-- by Lin McNulty -- Following a defense motion to dismiss, San Juan Superior Court Judge Donald Eaton ruled in favor of a new trial for former Orcas High School teacher Gerald Grellet-Tinner on Tuesday, September 20. Basically, said Gaylord, "it's like hitting a restart button, back to March 2015."
“Local” is Theme of Farm Parade in Friday Harbor
Saturday, October 1, 2:30 p.m., Friday Harbor -- from Roger Ellison -- The San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 2016 Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade on Saturday October 1. Now in its sixth year, the parade will once again depart the fairgrounds onto Argyle at 2:30, travel
East Coast Swing is October’s Dance Class
Monday, October 3, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, October 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will be offering another session of East Coast Swing. We will review previous
Key Grant Awarded for New Affordable Housing Project
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The quest to build much-needed year-round rental housing on Orcas Island is one step closer to reality. OPAL Community Land Trust and San Juan County were recently awarded a HUD Community Development Block Grant of $562,672. The grant will help fund the purchase
Letter to Editor | Support our Library
-- from Norm Stamper -- The current Orcas Island Public Library was built 25 years ago, at a time when computers were still a novelty, smartphones were science fiction, and no one had ever read an e-book. Today, these new technologies are ubiquitous, and they are not going away. Our
Deer Harbor Bridge Update
-- from John Van Lund, SJC Public Works -- Crews expect to complete construction of the west bank cofferdam and excavate the interior to create a work area below the water line. Crews will then set up a large pneumatic hammer and begin driving long cylindrical support piles into the ground to
Middle School Parenting Workshop
Tuesday, October 4, 6 - 8 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Beth Jenson -- Please spread the news about a parenting workshop happening on Tuesday, October 4, 6-8 p.m. for parents of Middle School-aged teens (roughly 12-15 years old). It's being held in the top floor of the Funhouse Commons.
Cascade Mall Suspect Now in Custody After Allegedly Killing Five
Update: BURLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — Authorities: Suspect in deadly Washington state mall shooting in custody. Details are pending. Release of the name of the suspect is not expected until Monday. -- from the Associated Press -- The first 911 call came in just before 7 p.m. on a busy Friday
Sheriff’s Report | September 14 – 20, 2016
September 14, 2016 16-007008 Communications Problem 11:11:59 09/14/16 A Lopez Island man reported that his computer was attacked by a virus that was attached to an e-mail. A report was taken. 16-007016 Impounded Vehicle 14:52:57 09/14/16 While patrolling the Eastsound area Deputies located an abandoned vehicle. Deputies removed the vehicle
Ranker: Public Shootings Cannot Be the New Normal
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued this statement today regarding last night’s tragic shooting at the Cascade Mall in Burlington that claimed five precious lives. “This morning I am deeply saddened, but unfortunately not as shocked as I feel I should be. This type of horrible
New Onboard Food Service Coming in October
-- from Washington State Ferries -- WSF is transitioning to a new food service provider that will bring new food choices and high quality service to our fleet starting this October. During this transition, some of our galleys will be closed for renovations and upgrades -- including the galley on
Letter to the Editor: Lessons Learned from School’s Community Forum
-- by Maggie Schuler -- Thanks to all who came [to the school-sponsored Community Forum on Sept. 21], shared their beliefs and therefore furthered MY education. I came thinking I was adamantly opposed to building a track-- mainly because I knew there are so many other, and to me, more
Noted Sitarist Will Play at Odd Fellows
Thursday, September 29, 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Jay Kimball -- Deobrat Mishra, will perform in concert on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall. Deobrat Mishra is an Indian sitarist and composer. He is an exponent of the Benares Gharana school of Hindustani classical music. The Mishra family
