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
Sixth Annual Cider And Mead Festival This Saturday
Join us to celebrate ciders and meads! -- from Madie Murray -- It’s that time again! For the sixth year in a row, Orcas Island will host the Orcas Island Cider & Mead Festival on Saturday, July 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Eastsound Village
Groundbreaking at the Library: Smiles and Sharing a Special Secret
-- by Madeleine Treneer -- [metaslider id=45333] There was an excited, joyful feeling in the air as islanders gathered to witness the groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastsound Library expansion on Saturday morning. This event attracted entire families, ranging from young kids to older seniors, to enjoy this groundbreaking moment. Some
OPAL Announces Progress in Addressing Housing Crisis
-- from Judy Whiting -- OPAL’s proposed neighborhood of 30 affordable rental residences on North Beach Road includes land for an additional 15 apartments in Phase 2 While the lack of affordable housing continues to frustrate island employers and employees alike, OPAL Community Land Trust has quietly made
Caltech Physicist Barry Barish to Speak on “Gravity’s Music”
Sunday, July 24, 5 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan -- A long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, two massive black holes met and merged into a much bigger one, releasing more energy in the blink of an eye than do a trillion suns. Spacetime
Crow Valley Gallery Welcomes Guests to Open House
Friday, July 22 from 4-7 p.m. at Crow Valley in Town --by Margie Doyle -- Wendy Shinstine at the Crow Valley Gallery in Town Wendy Shinstine, the new owner of Crow Valley Gallery (or more familiarly known as "Crow Valley in Town"), is happy to announce upcoming summer
Business Spotlight: Sugar Shack Brings Orcas Adventures to Cascade Lake
-- by Madeleine Treneer -- The Sugar Shack at Cascade Lake, operated by Fiona and Edward Stone Looking for a snack at beautiful Cascade Lake? Then the Sugar Shack is the place for you! Here, at the little booth at the end of the dock on Cascade Lake
Island Singers Invited to Sing in Gospel Music Weekend
-- from Meredith Griffith -- All Island singers are invited to come take part in a weekend gospel choir on July 29 and 30 under the direction of gospel/jazz vocalist, composer, conductor and pianist Stephen Newby. Gospel music is music of the spirit. It transcends religion and speaks to our
In Memoriam | Virginia Jensen
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Dear Orcas Island Museums Family and Community I am writing this letter to all of you with deep sadness to inform you that Virginia Jensen, long time Museum volunteer, Orcas Islander and our most experienced volunteer historian passed away July 8th. She was undergoing chemotherapy
Sheriff’s Report | July 6 – 12, 2016
July 6, 2016 16-004621 Alarm 00:35:54 07/06/16 A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence after an alarm company reported an entry alarm at the location. It was determined that no crime had occurred and a report was completed. 16-004623 Fraud 08:16:08 07/06/16 An Orcas Island woman reported fraudulent use
Hands-On Forestry in San Juan Woodlands
Saturday, July 30, 2016, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Thornbush Farm, Friday Harbor -- from Cailin Mackenzie, Northwest Natural Resource Group -- Managing small forests for the do-it-yourselfer Many San Juan forests are overstocked and need ecologically-based thinning to be their healthiest. Join us for a walk in the woods and learn
Are You Getting the 5 p.m. Headlines?
-- by Margie Doyle -- Dear Readers, As most of you know, as of July 16, we are now sending out the "Headlines" via email to all those who have subscribed with payment to Orcas Issues either through the PayPal "Subscribe" button at the top left-hand side of the site,
Deer Harbor Bridge Construction Starts Monday
-- from John A. Van Lund, Public Works -- At long last construction of the Deer Harbor Bridge Replacement will begin on Monday, July 18, 2016. We anticipate construction to be complete by December 2016. Initially, RAZZ Construction, Inc. expects to work five days a week, Monday - Friday, because crews will
Robots Are Coming to Orcas
Monday, July 25, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Rebecca DeMeritt -- Orcas Island High School student, Sandy Rost, will be running the program. Kids, ages 9-14, are invited to join. Adults with robotics experience or interest are invited to participate and help out. Join the fun and learn STEM related skills. This
Inter-island Klahowya Back in Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- [UPDATE] At 10 p.m. on Friday, July 15, WSF announced that necessary vessel repairs were made to the Klahowya and it would return to service with the 11 p.m. sailing from Anacortes to Lopez, Orcas and Friday Harbor. [Friday, July 15 at 2 p.m.]
Fire Commission Meeting Cancelled for July: No Quorum
-- from Pat Ayers -- The Regular Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) Meeting for July 18, 2016 has been cancelled due to a lack of a quorum for this meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 5:30 pm in the Public Meeting Room of the Eastsound
Influencing the Future of Eastsound
-- from Jim Jonassen-- The process for updating the county’s comprehensive plan has begun and will unfold over the next eighteen months. Things missing from the Eastsound Urban Growth Area in the existing plan include parking and traffic plans and anything significant about a vision for the future. Out of
