Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
OPALCO Offices Closed Today after Vandalism
All OPALCO offices county-wide are closed 2-11-16 -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- OPALCO offices are closed today [Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016] after an act of vandalism, including threats of violence, occurred at the headquarters in Eastsound. The San Juan County Sheriff’s office is investigating. No further details are
What Is a Democratic Caucus, and Why Should I Care?
What Is a Democratic Caucus, and Why Should I Care? -- from David Turnoy -- You may have noticed that this is a presidential election year. The majority of states hold primary elections to select delegates for candidates, while 13 states hold caucuses for this purpose. The state of Washington has two primaries,
Sports Report: Viking Men Duel Wolverines
-- by Ed Sutton -- The Orcas Island High School men's basketball team began its quest for a slot in the 2016 State Basketball Tournament following the afternoon game yesterday which pitted the Lady Vikings against the Wolverine squad. The Friday Harbor gym was packed with fans including a vocal
Sports Report: Lady Vikings Enter Playoff Games
-- by Ed Sutton -- A loyal contingent of fans followed the Orcas Island High School basketball teams to Friday Harbor on Wednesday for the first round of playoff games in the 2016 State Championship Tournament. The Tournament is "double elimination" meaning that a team can lose one game and
School, Park and Rec Levies Pass
-- by Margie Doyle -- Voters approved all levies in the Special Election, the San Juan County Elections Office reported on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 8:04 p.m. With 5,096 ballots counted from 18 county precincts (out of a 12,019 registered voters) the 42.4% voter turnout results show: Orcas Island School
Dance, Dance, Dance to Your Heart’s Content
Saturday, February 13, 7:00, Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- This is a reminder that the Valentine Dance will be held this Saturday, Feb 13, at the Odd Fellows Hall, starting around 7:00 until ?. The big band sounds of Orcatrazz will begin at 7:30 sharp and go
Come Hear About the Travels of Martha
Thursday, February 25, 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Mark Smaalders -- Join Robert d’Arcy, captain of the schooner Martha, as he shares the highlights of a year of offshore sailing and racing. In 2014–2015 Robert and his crew sailed Martha from Port Townsend to California and Mexico, and then participated in the 48th Transpac race from California
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Medically Evacuates Friday Harbor Resident
-- from Michael Welding, NAS Public Affairs Officer -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted an evening Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, from the San Juan Islands. The SAR crew of six took off around 7:30 in the evening and transited
House Bill Introduced to Prohibit “Certain” Flags from Flying on Ferries
HB 2702: AN ACT Relating to flying flags from Washington state ferry system vessels and terminals -- by Lin McNulty -- A bill introduced into the House of Representatives in Olympia, would prohibiting the flying of certain flags from Washington state ferry system vessels and terminals HB 2702, solely sponsored by Representative
Our Representatives Report: ‘Unnecessary’ Legislation Would Undermine State’s Core Values
-- from Rick Manugian, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement today regarding the attempt by Senate Republicans to remove protections for transgender men, women and children in Washington state. “We finally have rules in place that reaffirm and clarify that we protect all members of
New Head at Peace Island Hospital
Merry-Ann Keane named chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor Merry-Ann Keane, MSN, BSN, RN, has been named interim chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, following the retirement last month of Jim Barnhart. Prior to joining PeaceHealth in 2012 as nurse manager
Free Showing of the Movie “Home Run”
-- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Celebrate Recovery -- FREE Movie night Tuesday, February 16th, at the Orcas Island Community Church. Open to everyone! With complimentary popcorn and drinks. Great movie, great people, great reason! Orcas Celebrate Recovery is celebrating one year on Orcas by hosting a movie night. Doors
New Retreat Invites Writers to ‘Drop Out on Orcas’
-- from Drop Out on Orcas -- Five writers from all along the West Coast will come to Orcas this spring. Drop Out, a refuge for creatives, will bring writers and artists to Orcas to generate new work. All writers will give public readings and interact with the local community
TEDx Presenters …Orcas Island, and Beyond
-- from Gretchen Krampf for TEDxOrcas Island -- TEDxOrcasIsland is bringing our community a daylong conference of incredible speakers on March 5th at Orcas Center. Tickets are on sale at www.tedxorcasisland.com Orcas Island speakers include: TJ DiCaprio, a Sr. Director of Environmental Sustainability at Microsoft Corporation and the chief architect
Writers’ Roundtable Look at Contemporary Asian-American Poetry
Saturday, February 13, 1-3 p.m., Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- Jill McCabe Johnson, presenter Come enjoy and discuss the works of a wide range of contemporary Asian-American poets, including Li-Young Lee, Kimiko Hahn, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Ocean Vuong, Rick Barot, Ravi Shankar, Mari L'Esperance, and more. Feel free to bring poems
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Coming to Grange Stage
February 19, 20, 16, 27 and March 4, 5, and 6, 7:30 p.m., Grange Stage -- from Doug Bechtel -- [metaslider id=41607] The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces seven performances of the Tony-winning comedy Vanya and Sonia And Masha And Spike by three-time Obie Award-winning playwright Christopher Durang. The play
