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
EDC Invites Entrepreneurs to Participate in Business Plan Competition
Launch San Juan Islands will start in October 2016 through early December 2016 -- from Victoria Compton -- Entrepreneurs can bring their business ideas to the next level in the second annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, created by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and
Sheriff’s Report | August 24 – 30, 2016
August 24, 2016 16-006318 Assault - Body Force 11:30:11 08/24/16 A Lopez Island deputy responded to a call of domestic violence. A 27 year old Lopez Island man was arrested for Assault IV-DV and lodged in jail pending court appearance. 16-006325 Trespassing 15:29:19 08/24/16 A Deputy was dispatched to a
Letter to Editor | Home Alive and Feeling Good
-- from Mel Shapiro -- Tuesday the 23rd of August is a morning I shall not forget. I awoke at 1:30 with a chest discomfort. I tried to ignore it... I took a couple Excedrin (I now know... the wrong recipe - it contains caffeine - not good for chest discomfort!)
It Seems Simple — If You Drive On, Drive Off
-- from KOMO News -- Of all the problems the Washington State Ferries must deal with, this is one of the strangest. More and more, people are driving their cars or riding their bikes on ferries. Then they walk off, leaving their cars and bikes behind. "It's something that we
County Council Saves $1.24M in Bonds Refinance Ordinance
-- by Margie Doyle -- At its August 30 meeting, the San Juan County Council voted to adopt a Bond Refunding Ordinance that will save the county over one million dollars over the next 20 years. The ordinance was presented to the council by County Treasurer Rhonda Pederson; and by
Invasive Green Crab Found on San Juan Island by Citizen Science Volunteers
-- from MaryAnn Wagner -- Earlier this week in Westcott Bay, San Juan Island, a team of volunteer monitors caught an invasive green crab (Carcinus maenas), marking the first confirmation of this global invader in Washington’s inland waters.The volunteers are part of Washington Sea Grant’s (WSG) Crab Team – an
Whale Museum Lecture: Taking Whale Research to New Heights
Thursday, September 8, 6:30 p.m, The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger -- The Whale Museum’s Lecture Series Taking Whale Research to New Heights: Aerial Photogrammetry for Health Assessment of Whales, Including Southern Resident Killer Whales Presented by John Durban & Holly Fearnbach The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome
Habitat Store Truck Returning to Orcas
Monday, September 26, Noon - 3 p.m., Island Market -- from Jim Duffield -- Mark your calendar for the next visit by the Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck. It will be at Island Market on the 26th of September from noon to 3 p.m. accepting donated items. Please visit
Orcas Fire Chief Search Committee Outlines Process
-- from Barbara Bedell, Chair, Orcas Fire and Rescue Commission -- The Search Committee for a new chief for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has completed the first portion of its task. After writing and completing the application packets, the committee placed advertisements for the position on Monday, August 29,
Doe Bay Open Mic Sponsors Friends of Moran in September
-- from Sean Townsend -- OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE DOE BAY CAFÉ (Thursday Evenings - Sponsoring Friends of Moran in September) 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.
Take Me Out To the Ball Game
Sunday, September 18, Safeco Field -- from Jami Mitchell -- This Orcas Senior Center is heading to the big leagues, and you are invited. The Senior Center is excited to take a trip to Safeco Field on Sunday, September 18, to watch the Seattle Mariners versus the Houston Astros. They’ll see
New Starting Time for Saturday’s Museum Auction
Saturday, September 3, 10 a.m., Village Green -- from Pegi Groundwater -- This year’s live auction to benefit the Orcas Islands Historical Museums has a new starting time. We will begin the love portion of our annual fundraising auction an hour earlier this Saturday, September 3, on the Village Green. The
Audition for Whale of a Show
Wednesday, September 7, 3 - 5 p.m., Orcas Center Black Box -- from Didier Gincig -- Whale of a Show auditions will be on September 7, any time between 3:00 and 5:00 in the Black Box at the Orcas Center. This is open to anyone from the ages of 5-18
Join Back-to-school Kickoff on Monday
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from 4-6 p.m., Elementary School Courtyard -- from Diane Boerstler, PTSA President -- Fun, food and community. Those are just a few of the many reasons why many Orcas parents and guardians will join administrators, teachers and community members at the upcoming Back-to-School Kickoff on September 6
Morning Star Farm is Setting for Kaleidoscope Dinner Auction
Saturday, September 10, 4 p.m., Morning Star Farm -- from Vala Ross -- Kaleidoscope is gearing up for their 11th Annual “Island Grown, Island Raised” Dinner Auction event. It will take place at Morning Star Farm on Saturday, September 10 at 4 p.m. The evening will include a gourmet picnic
The Waiting Room Open This Weekend
Saturday - Sunday, September 3 - 4, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Larson Storage -- from Arron Redford -- Do you have a room waiting for the right chair, lamp, rug, pillow or poster? Wait no longer, pay a visit to THE WAITING ROOM. A new venture launched by Orcas
