Here’s a thought…
“There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.”
ALFRED KORZYBSKI
Our Representatives Report: Ranker Explains Supermajority Rejection
Ranker: State tax reform Needed, but this measure is "inequitable" Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued the following statement [on May 27] after the Washington State Supreme Court voided in its entirety Initiative 1366 which would have forced a constitutional amendment that would likely have reduced resources for services critical
Ted Wheeler New Mayor of Portland, Oregon
-- from Elsie McFarland -- Katrina and Ted Wheeler, new Mayor of Portland, Oregon Ted Wheeler was elected Mayor of Portland, Oregon on Tuesday, May 16. He won by nearly 60 percent of the vote in the Primary race, and will take over the Mayor’s office on January
How to Increase Your Sales: Workshop by Economic Development Council
Tuesday, June 7, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Victoria Compton -- Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for their upcoming FREE workshop,Sales Processes for Profitability on Tuesday, June 7 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Orcas Island. Participants will learn to plan strategically in order to increase sales for their
Volunteer Opportunity: National Trails Day Comes to Moran
Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Moran State Park -- from Sarah Hanson -- Help the park with much needed bridge replacement & drainage issues on the trail in the upcoming National Trails Day at Moran State Park. It is a Free Park Day, with no Discovery Pass needed. Volunteers will meet at
Karamazov Brothers to Revel on Orcas
Sunday, May 29 at 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall -- by Margie Doyle --[metaslider id=43861] The Orcas Odd Fellows will host an evening with "The Flying Karamazov Brothers" on May 29 for the purpose of supporting their "New Old Time Chautauqua" summer tour to benefit Washington State Parks.
26th Annual Pet Parade: Human Cats, Lion Dogs
-- by Emma Heikkinen -- [metaslider id=44190] “Is that a lion?” asked a participant, pointing at a Great Dane wearing a lion’s mane costume, waiting in line to register for the 26th Annual Pet Parade. The parade took place on May 28, and registration began at 10 in the morning,
Blood Drive on Thursday
Thursday, June 2, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Leif -- On the second day of June a conglomeration of Orcas service groups and volunteers from our community will be putting on the second Blood Drive of the year. The Lions, the Kiwanis, the Rebekahs, your Fire and
Sheriff’s Report | May 18 – 24, 2016
May 18, 2016 16-003008 Traffic Stop 07:01:17 05/18/16 This deputy stopped a vehicle in the area of Marguerite Place and within the Town of Friday Harbor; the driver was not wearing her safety belt. Driver was issued a Traffic Infraction for failing to wear safety belt. 16-003009 Civil Problem 07:03:46
Kindergarten Transition Banquet
-- from Jana Webb -- The annual Kindergarten Transition Banquet was held on Wednesday, May 18 at the Orcas Island Senior Center, and attended by 24 Orcas Island preschool children and their families. This event is sponsored by the Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP), Orcas Community Resource Center
Inslee Statement on Salmon Fisheries Agreement
-- from Tara Lee, Gov. Inslee's Office -- The State Department of Fish & Wildlife and tribal leaders announced [Thursday, May 26, 2016] they’ve reached an agreement on a Puget Sound salmon fishery plan to be submitted for approval to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. The agreement ends a
For Sunday, Only 10:05 p.m. Sailing from Friday Harbor Has Availability
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: May 29, 2:34 p.m. For Sunday, May 29, vehicle reservations are only available for the 10:05 pm sailing from Friday Harbor.* Limited drive-up space will be loaded on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are recommended and can be made up to two
5th-grade Parents Bring Concerns to School Board
--by Margie Doyle-- Concerned parents of fifth grade students addressed the school board and administrators at the board meeting on May 26, following the announcement that 5th grade teacher Bob Ingram was on academic leave. District Superintendent Eric Webb said in his written report: "This month, Orcas Island School District
Guest Opinion: Common Sense Alliance v. San Juan County over Critical Areas Law
-- from Ed Kilduff for the Common Sense Alliance -- Can San Juan County Turn Your Land Into a Waste Treatment Facility Without Compensation? On May 10, 2016, the Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) submitted a Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on behalf of the
How Are We Doing? Auditor’s Quarterly Review
-- from F. Milene Henley, County Auditor -- If you’ve ever wanted to be a plumber, now’s the time. Judging from the number of radio ads I’ve heard recently for plumbers, HVAC technicians, and other tradesmen, business is booming. That’s good news, and it’s evident in retail sales activity in
Westbound Ferries All Full Up for Today
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Friday, May 27, vehicle reservations from Anacortes to: Lopez, Shaw, Orcas, and Friday Harbor are full for the remainder of the day.* If you have a reservation, it is recommended that you keep your reserved time and do not try to travel earlier
Young Eagles to Take Flight Thanks to EAA
Saturday, June 4 at Eastsound Airport -- from Erica Berdan for Experimental Aircraft Association -- Young Eagle learning to fly, photo courtesy of J. Altberg Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies on June 4th, 2016, as Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
