Here’s a thought…
“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like?”
OPALCO Awarded Grant for $1 Million for Grid Modernization
-- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO’s spirit of innovation was recognized this week as the Co-op was awarded a $1 million grid modernization grant by the Washington Clean Energy Fund (CEF). OPALCO is the smallest utility to ever receive a CEF grant. Other recipients include Avista, Seattle City Light, Snohomish
Inslee Declares Wildfire Emergency in 20 Counties
-- from Tara Lee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today proclaimed a state of emergency for 20 counties in response to multiple wildfires in Eastern Washington threatening homes, businesses, public infrastructure and natural resources. Inslee toured the Spokane-area fires this morning. The proclamation covers Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry,
Public Library Board to Hold Special Meeting
-- from Phil Heikkinen for the Orcas Island Library Board-- The Orcas Island Library Board will hold a Special Meeting in the Library Community Room at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. The agenda includes the November 8 levy lid lift ballot measure, building project update, and public campaign.
Whale Museum Lecture | Screening of Sonic Sea
Tuesday, August 30, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger -- Update: The venue has changed for the Sonic Sea screening to the San Juan Island Grange. Thanks to the Grange for their generosity in helping make this important film available in a larger space with excellent acoustics
Letter to Editor | Chamber Music Fest Has Many Notes of Thanks
-- from Anita Orne -- All of us at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival would like to thank everyone who made our 19th season such a wonderful success! From the opening punch of Time for Three to the wistful closing notes of the Miró Quartet’s Ashokan Farewell, from sold
Concours d’Elegance at San Juan Vineyards
Sunday, August 28, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., San Juan Vineyards -- from Peg Gerlock -- 2016 poster painting of Porsche 928 by Ary Hobbel The Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands and the Rotary Club of San Juan Island invite everyone to attend the tenth
Orcas Fire Sends Help to Lincoln County
-- from Patrick Shepler -- On Sunday night Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a State Fire Mobilization request by sending a brush truck to Lincoln County. The two person crew, one from Orcas Island and one from San Juan Island, will help fight the Hart Road fire, north
End the Summer With Bitter Ends
Friday, August 26, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Mandy Troxel -- Friday, August 26 is your one and only chance to catch Mandy Troxel and the Bitter Ends on Orcas this summer! And what would an Orcas summer be without at least a little Bitter Ending? Join
Treasure Hunt, Silent Auction to Benefit Orcas Animal Shelter
Around Eastsound Businesses August 29 – September 15 -- from Rosie Miller -- Look for Painted Pet sculptures around Eastsound from August 29 through September 15. An amazing group of local artists have poured their hearts and talents into creating stunning renditions of cats and dogs, all to benefit the
Orcas Fire and Rescue Joins Other Agencies to Rescue Two Boatloads of Kayakers
-- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR)-- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Patrol (Boat and Helicopter), YMCA Camp Orkila, Washington State Parks and Outer Island Excursions responded to an emergency call at 9:40 a.m. reporting five kayakers in the water south of
Final Pod Nod for the Summer at The Whale Museum
Friday, August 26, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jenny Atkinson -- Pod Nod overnight marine adventures will return one final time this summer to The Whale Museum! The final popular “pajama party” sleepover of the summer for children ages 6 to 10 will be held on Friday, August
Deer Harbor Bridge Construction This Week
-- from John Lund -- Razz Construction will be installing additional bracing, decking, and railing on the temporary bridge, which will accommodate vehicle traffic during the demolition of the existing bridge and construction of the permanent concrete bridge. Construction of the new alignment of Channel Road also continues on the
Notice to Artists: Reminder to Remove Work for Orcas Center Display
-- from the Visual Arts Committee at Orcas Center -- Artwork now on display at Orcas Center needs to be removed on August 31 to make room for the September exhibit to be displayed in the Lobby Gallery and in the Madrona Room on the same day. Reception for September's
Whale Museum Lecture | Ocean Forecast Predicts Seasonal Outlook for PNW
Wednesday, August 24, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger -- The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Samantha Siedlecki of the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO) as part of the 2016 Summer Lecture Series on Wednesday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m.
Sheriff’s Report | August 3 – 16, 2016
August 3, 2016 16-005541 Found Property 00:23:32 08/03/16 A Lopez Island resident turned in a bag of found property. The bag was recovered from the day use area of a local park, there have been no leads on the owner of the property. 16-005542 Accident-Injury, Traffic 05:00:01 08/03/16 The reporting
Children’s Songwriter Tim Noah Will Perform Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, September 3, 2 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Susan Anderson -- Tim Noah will perform Saturday, September 3 in a benefit concert for Children’s House. Noah is an Emmy award-winning children’s songwriter and producer, nationally acclaimed recording artist and star of stage and screen. He has appeared on HBO,
