Here’s a thought…
“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like?”
Wildlife Biologist Brad Hanson to Speak on Orca Travels
Saturday, October 29, 2 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Michael Riordan -- Three pods of Southern Resident Killer Whales, commonly known as Orcas, spend most of the summer months in the waters around the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands, where they forage for Chinook salmon. Until recently,
Sheriff’s Report | October 12 – 18, 2016
October 12, 2016 16-007777 Accident-NonInj 11:50:53 10/12/16 A Lopez deputy was dispatched for minor damage to a vehicle after a helicopter landing at the medical clinic. A report was taken. 16-007778 Welfare Check 13:15:44 10/12/16 A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a welfare check in regards to a male subject
“Raise a Glass to the Library” at Island Hoppin’ Brewery Event
Tuesday, October 25, 3 - 7 p.m., Island Hoppin' Brewery -- from Martha Fuller -- On Tuesday, October 25, from 3 to 7 pm, Island Hoppin’ Brewery will host a fundraiser for the Orcas Island Library’s Books and Beyond: the next Chapter expansion project. A portion of all sales during
Letter to Editor | Watson is Sharp, a Quick Study
-- from David Dehlendorf -- There are several good reasons to vote for Bill Watson for San Juan County Council. Bill is a software engineer with 36 years experience with a variety of tech companies, including 20 as manager of small development teams and major business units at Microsoft and elsewhere.
Orcas Chamber of Commerce Presents Annual Awards
-- by Margie Doyle, corrected Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. -- Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, greeted another standing-room-only audience of Chamber members and guests at the Chamber's annual dinner at Rosario Resort's Beach House on Thursday, Oct. 20. Evans quipped that the traditional
$2.7 Million Apprenticeship Grant Awarded State from Federal Dept. of Labor
-- from the office of U.S. Representatvie Rick Larsen -- Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Jim McDermott (WA-07), Dave Reichert (WA-08), Adam Smith (WA-09), and Denny Heck (WA-10) today [Oct. 21] announced that Washington is being awarded a
Flea Market at the Fairgrounds Tomorrow
Saturday, October 22, 9 a.m. to Noon, Fairgrounds Main Building -- from Ashley King -- Rain or shine, there will be shopping at the Fairgrounds tomorrow! Crafts and Flea Market items, even a bake sale—you don’t want to miss this market. Come find your new favorite treasure—whether it be home
Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Deer Harbor Plan Updates
-- from Colin Maycock -- The Planning Commission held a public hearing this morning on the proposed updates to the Deer Harbor Plan and unanimously voted to recommend approval, as written, to the County Council.
Letter to Editor | Regarding the Upcoming Elections
-- from Ed Suij -- There is a saying that “If you don’t change direction, you will wind up where you are going.” Life on the planet is in peril, we have entered the Anthropocene and the 6th great extinction. Humans are having the equivalent effect of the meteor impact that
Odd Fellows Will Be Halloween Central
Monday, October 31, starting at 4 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Tom McDonough -- There's something for everyone Monday October 31 at Halloween Central, aka the Odd Fellows Hall, 112 Haven Road First, starting at 4 p.m. and going to 6 p.m.: have a blast at our free Family
Letter to Editor: Please Vote Yes on I-732 to Address Climate Change
-- from Chris and Chom Graecen -- Firstly we would like to thank fellow islanders for gathering signatures and signing in support of the grassroots climate change initiative that is now successfully on the ballot as I-732. Please now join us in voting “YES.” I-732 will reduce Washington State's greenhouse
Letter to Editor | Hughes is a Problem-solver
-- from Gordon Jonasson -- I am writing to encourage you to vote for re-electing Rick Hughes to Position No.2 on November 8. My wife and I first met Rick at Ye Scurvy Dogs on Lopez when he was running for San Juan County Council, and we came away from the brief
Islanders Bank Hosting Cyber Security Seminar
Wednesday, October 26, 1 - 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Islanders Bank -- Islanders Bank is pleased to offer a FREE Community Seminar on Cyber Security. Date & Time: October 26th, 2016 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM Location: Orcas Center Topics covered will include: · Cyber Threats · Cyber
Farmers Market Moves Indoors for Fall
Saturdays, 11 am - 2 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall Jennifer Pietsch, Farmers Market Manager, at the Odd Fellows Hall, Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ahhhhh Autumn! Sleep in and have that extra cup of coffee and ease into your day! Orcas Island Farmers'
The Circus is Coming; the Circus is Coming
Friday, October 28, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- The circus is coming to Orcas Center. Acrobatic Conundrum returns to Orcas Center with Love & Gravity Friday, October 28 at 6:30 pm. This unique theatrical experience welcomes the whole family. In this new, thrillingly beautiful circus show,
Classical KING FM to Broadcast OICMF Concert
Friday, October 28, 9 p.m., KING-FM -- from Linda Slone -- Tune in at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, to Classical KING FM and hear Peter Newman's broadcast of the Orcas ̴trations concert from this year's Festival. The Miró Quartet, clarinetist Michael Collins, hornist Julie Landsman, and pianist Jon
