Here’s a thought…
“There is one tradition in America I am proud to inherit. It is our first freedom and the truest expression of our Americanism: the ability to dissent without fear. It is our right to utter the words, “I disagree”.”
NATALIE MERCHANT
Guest Opinion: OPALCO Bylaw Change is Straightforward
-- from Rob Thesman -- If you’re an OPALCO member, you’re being asked to vote up or down on a bylaw change contained in the ballots that are being distributed. While opponents are characterizing the bylaw change as “dangerous,” “unnecessary,” and “irresponsible,” the truth is those people are simply trying
Choral Society Brings the Masses to Orcas
-- from Lynn Baker -- Orcas Choral Society, 2011 Orcas Choral Society performs two 19th Century masses, one famous, one rediscovered, April 23 and 24 at the Orcas Center. The 1826 Missa Solemnis in C by Alois Storch will highlight the day, complemented by the much-loved Mass in
Special Fire Commissioners Meeting on Monday
Monday, April 4, at 5:30 pm in the Eastsound Fire Hall A special meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) for San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 (Orcas Island) will be called to order by Barbara Bedell, chair, Board of Fire Commissioners. On the agenda is discussion to
Public Comment Period Open for Tesoro Xylene Project
The public only has until April 15th to weigh in. You can submit comments here. -- from Skagit Valley Herald -- Skagit County will require an environmental review for the Tesoro Anacortes Refinery’s proposed $400 million xylene project. The review, called an environmental impact statement, determines what impact the project
April Poetry | Jill McCabe Johnson
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. First Kill -- Jill McCabe Johnson -- I positioned myself to the right of the bird, partly to block the
County Council to Meet on Orcas Today
Tuesday, April 5 from 10:30 AM until 3:30 PM at the Eastsound Fire Station -- from Ingrid R. Gabriel, Clerk to the San Juan County Council -- The San Juan County Council is holding a Regular Meeting on Orcas Island. Included on the agenda is a Public Hearing to Adopt
Sheriff’s Report | March 23 – 29, 2016
March 23, 2016 16-001571 Weapons Offense 01:18:00 03/23/16 A Lopez Island deputy was called to investigate a series of gunshots in the Whiskey Hill area in the middle of the night. After an extensive check of the area, the source of the shots could not be determined. No further action was taken. 16-001572 Suspicious
New Chef at West Sound Café
-- from Nanae Nagaoka Fralick -- West Sound Café will open for the 2016 season re-energized by new Chef Dirul Shamsid-Deen. Dirul is not new to Orcas Island. After training at the Western Culinary Institute (Le Cordon Bleu) in Portland, Oregon, he came to Orcas Island in 2001 to intern at
Shakespeare Fourth Night: Tragedies are Truly Funny and Comedies are Truly Sad
--by Cara Russell-- The fourth night of the Annual Shakespeare Festival on Orcas Island once again took place in the lovely space of Random Howse. The stage was set, the garlands were hung, and the performers were tucked away in the back room, eager to entertain. Regina Zwilling, the casual
Guest Editorial: The Creek and The Culvert
-- by Tom Welch -- Cascade Creek has, like most creeks, small beginnings. It’s an ignonimous little tumbler as it scoots over, around, under and through the rocks, logs, sticks, eddies, falls and stillwaters. Suddenly, it’s a respectable creek in all her natural glory. Olga has a long, proud tradition
Letter to the Editor: Midsummer Night’s Dream is a Gift
-- from Barbara Bentley -- What a gift! I can’t say enough about Jake and the entire cast and staff delivered incredibly professional performance! Yeah, yeah, I know there is a tendency (at least on my part) to think that “local” might mean “cute” — but this performance at Orcas Center
April Poetry | alex tamayo-wolf
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. The Stranger’s Girl -- alex tamayo-wolf -- On a ledge above tragedy, A stranger's girl hangs on to purity, But
Encountering Midway | An Evening with Artist Chris Jordan
Thursday, April 7, 5:30 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Michael Riordan -- Remote Midway Island, a thousand miles northwest of Hawaii, lies near the center of the Mid-Pacific Gyre, where much of the plastic detritus entering the Pacific Ocean has been concentrating. Through photographs and film clips from an ongoing project
Learn How You Can Help Local Wildlife
Saturday April 9, 1.30-3.30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Shona Aitken -- Are you interested in rescuing injured owls or baby squirrels, transporting animals to Wolf Hollow or helping with events? Do you have a boat, plane or travel to San Juan Island on the ferry regularly? Drop by the Orcas Library
Annual Poetry Service at UUF this Sunday
Sunday, April 3 at 11:30 a.m. at Benson Hall - Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Suzanne Olson and Susan McBain -- Please join us for our Annual Poetry Service, led by Suzanne Olson. Bring your favorite poems to share. All are welcome. Potluck to follow at 12:30 in Benson Hall
Shakespeare Third Night | “How Many Goodly Creatures are There Here?”
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=42867] “Shakespeare was always meant to be a living form of communication and read out loud,” chanted lifelong Shakespeare enthusiast Jane Alden as she participated in ‘Community Night,’ at Random Howse last night. The warm weather of the evening pleasantly complemented the sonnets and monologues performed
