Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
USCG Rescues Sailboat Run Aground – No Injuries
-- from KOMO -- Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard/Chief Petty Officer David Mosley U.S. Coast Guard officials say their crews rescued 10 children and two adults from a sailboat that went aground Sunday near the San Juan Islands. Coast Guard watchstanders received a radio "help call"
2016 OHS Graduates a Very Special Class
-- by Cara Russell -- It was sandals and unique socks for the Shrek-loving graduates. On Saturday, June 11, at 2 p.m., Orcas Island High School class of 2016 held their graduation ceremony to a gym full of friends, family, teachers, and community members. “This class is exceptional,” said School
Orcas Island Community Church Camp Chelan Coming Up
-- from Meredith Griffith -- This year’s Camp Chelan will be held at 90-acre Daroga State Park on the Columbia River. Middle and high-school kids will enjoy boating, water skiing, swimming, water slides, cosmic bowling, ice skating, ziplining, a hoe-down, great food, great music, and “real talk” in the evenings.
Artworks Celebrates New Sculpture Park With Strawberries, Ice Cream
Sunday, June 19, 1 - 3 p.m., Artworks -- from James Hardman -- Everyone is invited to the Orcas Island Artworks and Catkin Cafe Strawberry Festival and Ice Cream Social on Sunday, June 19 from 1 to 3. There will be free ice cream, lemonade, artist demonstrations, face painting and
Eastbound from Orcas? No Reservations Left for Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Sunday, June 12, vehicle reservations for all sailings from Orcas to Anacortes are fully reserved. Reservations from Friday Harbor to Anacortes are available for most departures. Reserve up to two hours prior to sailing, online at www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/reservations or by calling 5 1 1
Sheriff’s Report | June 1 – 7, 2016
June 1, 2016 16-003397 Traffic Stop 10:58:24 06/01/16 A Deputy stopped a vehicle in the area of the 500 block of Guard Street for failing to wear safety belt. The driver was issued a traffic infraction for fail to wear safety belt. 16-003398 Traffic Stop 11:21:18 06/01/16 A Deputy was
Ferry Advisory Committee to Hold Public Forum
Wednesday, June 15, 4-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jim Corenman -- The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) will be holding a public forum on Wednesday June 15, 4-6 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall at 45 Lavender Lane. The FAC is a volunteer committee appointed by the
Intuitive Compass to Play Random Howse
Saturday, June 18, 9 - 11 p.m., Random Howse -- from Aurelia Anne Cohen -- Intuitive Compass, purveyors of "Original Folk Music Of The West" is most often a duet featuring poet and guitar genius Jason O'Dea and old time circus freak and accordionist Aurelia Anne Cohen. They often become a
Flotsam & Jetsam: Complexities of Island Infrastructure
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Took a drive down Dolphin Bay Road the other day and was surprised to be stopped by a survey crew that was set up along the south end. Hooray, I thought, maybe we’re finally going to get this thing paved. I
Council to Attend Public Meeting
-- from Ingrid Gabriel -- Notice of the SJC Council Attending a Public Meeting The Council will be attending an Economic Development Council luncheon at the Brickworks, 150 Nichols St., Friday Harbor on Friday, June 17 beginning at 11:30 AM.
Good Steward Awards Go To Islands’ Schools
-- from the Stewardship Network of the San Juans -- Each year the Stewardship Network of the San Juans presents Good Steward Awards to individuals and/or organizations that merit recognition for exemplary work as stewards of the natural resources of the islands and the Salish Sea. This year the Stewardship
AP Physics Class Launches Umiak
-- from Elsie McFarland -- [metaslider id=44526] It was a cloudy day on Thursday, June 9, and the Eastsound water was a little choppy, but members of the OIHS AP Physics Class removed a long sleek Umiak from the HS Physics Lab and transported it down to Crescent Beach. They
Reservations Still Available for Restoration Talk
-- from Maddie Murray -- Barreling Plant today The Olga Strawberry Council invites you to come to the Catkin Cafe this Friday evening, June10th at 6:00 for beverages and small bites and to hear the story of the rebuilding and restoration of the historic Olga Strawberry Barrel Plant after
Ferry Delays | Changing by the Hour
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 7 p.m., Friday, June 10 The Elwha, Yakima and Samish are running an estimated 20 to 40 minutes behind schedule due to heavy vehicle traffic boarding the vessels. This delays the Anacortes 6:00 pm to Lopez and Friday Harbor, Anacortes 6:30 pm to Shaw
Next Weekend, It’s One World
Friday, Saturday, June 17 - 18, 7:30 p.m., Madrona Room Friday Night Dinner, 6 p.m. -- from Krista Bouchey -- Martin Lund’s One World Music Festival returns for its 13th year! Lund’s very popular musical variety show brings together Orcas Island’s best musicians and top-notch talent from all over the
Summer Ferry Schedule Starts Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised that WSF’s Summer Sailing Schedule goes into effect on Sunday, June 12. Schedule highlights include increased service between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands, two trips to Sidney, B.C., and a pilot schedule that includes more direct sailings to Vashon Island
