Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Orcas Islander Norm Stamper Talks About Policing
PART 1: THE INTERVIEW -- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Islander Norm Stamper being interviewed by Stephen Colbert. A litany of victim names, dates, cities, as well as the names of shooters, effortlessly, yet painfully, roll off his tongue like so much harsh vinegar. Norm Stamper is passionate and
Island Sinfonia to Perform at Orcas Center
--from Karen Blinn for Island Sinfonia -- Islands Sinfonia 2015 Island Sinfonia will conclude their concert season with a spring concert at Orcas Center on Sunday, June 5. The concert begins at 3 pm and tickets are available at the Orcas Center box office for $10. There is
Orcas Community Band To Present “Spring Americana”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island Community Band will once again welcome the beginning of summer on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. The theme this year is American music from American composers and arrangers.....including Alexander Courage's Original "Star Trek Theme" on this the 50th anniversary
Waltz Lessons Offered
Monday, June 6, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on June 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. The class will be Waltz. Instruction will begin promptly at 7 pm followed by dancing
Mackie Blackburn Accepted Into UW Graduate School
-- from Scott McKay -- Mackie Blackburn (Orcas High School, Class of 2012) will be graduating from the University of Washington this spring, and has been accepted into graduate school at the U.W., where he will pursue a Master’s degree in Computational Linguistics. Mackie’s family will be hosting a celebration in his
NAS Whidbey to Also Publish Practice Schedule for Ault Field
New schedule will cover Aircraft carrier based practice flights only, not all Ault operations -- from Kimberly Johnston, Rep. Larsen's office -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [Thursday, May 26, 2016] applauded Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s announcement that it will publish flight practice schedules for Ault Field. Larsen made the recommendation
Letter to Editor: A-OK Thanks OICF and Community
-- from Geri Turnoy -- Art for Orcas Kids, a program under OIEF, would like to thank the Orcas Island Community Foundation and our wonderful Orcas Island community for contributing generously to our request for funding through the OICF grants process. Thanks to you, we met our goal, which will pay for
12 Months / 4 Seasons Showing in June at WaFed
-- from Peter Carlson -- Peter Carlson is proud to present new work at Washington Federal, 35 Main Street Eastsound WA. 12 Months / 4 Seasons is a group of new oil paintings about the calendar year. Washington Federal is open 9-5 p.m. and all are invited to view the
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
