Here’s a thought…
“Reality whistles a different tune underwater.”
TOM ROBBINS
Auditor Explains Voting in Washington
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- The second in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. View first article in series HERE. I’m asked a lot of questions about elections.
Guest Opinion: The OPALCO Plan Road Map Defined
-- by Tom Owens -- Where is the OPALCO Board Taking Us? Part 2 Does the Draft OPALCO Integrated Plan Road Map result in safe, reliable and affordable energy for its customers? Where is the affordable part? In the first article (tpublished on March 5) we reviewed the Integrated Resource
State Historic Preservation Trust Offering Free Mt. Rainier Field School
-- from Sandy Strehlou Town of Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Coordinator -- What are you doing this summer? Join 50 high school students, teachers and preservationists from throughout Washington for a four-day field school on beautiful, rugged Mt. Rainier. This is the State’s premier opportunity to learn about our region’s history while working with educators
Olga Potluck to Examine Earthquake Preparedness
Saturday, March 12, 5 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- All are welcome at the Olga Potluck, Saturday, March 12, at the Olga Community Center. Social hour begins at 5:00 and we sit down for dinner at 6:00. Our after dinner speaker will be Dave Halloran from the Department of Emergency
The Salish Sea is Still a Highway; Share on Social Media Before March 6
-- from Julienne Battalia -- The Salish Sea needs your support! And we've got an easy way for you to help. Simply volunteer your social media pages and networks to help FRIENDS raise awareness about the Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) designation. We've created a video called Safe Passage in the
Guest Column: What Does OPALCO Board Plan for the Future?
-- by Tom Owens -- OPALCO : Where is the OPALCO Board Taking Us? Part 1 Does the Draft OPALCO Integrated Plan Roadmap result in low cost electricity for San Juan County? I can not tell. We have a real opportunity to see where the OPALCO Board is taking us
Underground DJ To Surface at Random Howse
Saturday, March 12, 9 p.m., Random Howse -- from Samara Shaw -- Seasoned Veteran DJ/Producer and Zulu Nation/Hipstep Member plays at Random Howse, Orcas Island: March 12, 9 p.m., 21+ no cover. Kwaku communicates through playing and producing music. A native of Detroit and 2nd generation DJ. Kwaku "THERON" has been
Sheriff’s Report: February 24 – March 1, 2016
February 24, 2016 16-000963 Agency Assistance 11:56:29 02/24/16 Two Eastsound residents reported suspicions concerning behavior about someone. That person was later given a trespass warning. A report was made. 16-000965 Accident-HitRun 13:01:41 02/24/16 Deputy responded to a hit and run on Henry Road, Eastsound. Evidentiary items were collected and a
March Mayhem Bouncing Its Way to Orcas Gyms
Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Orcas High School and Old Gyms -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt, Orcas Island Park and Recreation District -- The 4th Annual March Mayhem Adult Basketball Tournament is being held on Saturday, March 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Orcas High School and Old
Orcas School Board: from Montessori to Football
Vikings foresee fielding football this fall -- by Margie Doyle-- At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) meeting on Feb. 25, a charming duo of elementary Montessori students thanked the school board. One, Scarlett Coffey said that she valued her Montessori public school education because "I understand the way the
Community Dinner: If Sky is Clear, Observatory Will Be Open
Tuesday, March 8, from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Orcas Christian School -- This Tuesday, March 8, from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. is our last Community Dinner for this school year. We hope you plan on joining us for this Italian meal of lasagna, spaghetti, green
Seattle Songstress to Perform at Rosario, Random Howse
Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Rosario Lounge Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at Random Howse -- from Mary Lydia Ryan -- Mary Lydia Ryan Seattle-based singer/composer/pianist, Mary Lydia Ryan will be singing and playing on Orcas Island for two evening performances. Mary is a Seattle
Only a Couple Weeks Left to Clean Out Your Closets
Friday, March 18, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Saturday, March 19,10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Kaleidoscope -- from Vala Ross -- Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center is hosting another Value Village Donation Drive. The event will take place on Friday, March 18th from 9 am- 3 pm and Saturday, March 19th
Council to Review Shoreline Plan Draft
-- from Colin Maycock, Planner IV, Department of Community Development -- The San Juan County Council is meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 to review and discuss the draft components of the Shoreline Master Plan (SMP). The SMP public hearing on November 30th, 2015 generated approximately 1,000 comments from concerned
Damn! Another Scam
-- by Lin McNulty -- The latest scam artists are targeting Washington state residents with threats of arrest due to missed jury duty. Such a call in which the victim is caught off-guard, obviously unaware there had been a jury duty summons in the first place, can be frightening; "I
Eight-Week Workshop Brings Light to Your Potential
Wednesdays, March 9 - April 27, 6:30 p.m. -- from Dave Lutz -- Come join us on an 8 week Gathering of Light exploration of some very accessible and potent keys for opening the door to a more beautiful, love-filled life. You’ll get tools for greater mindfulness, deeper, more profound
