Here’s a thought…
“Reality whistles a different tune underwater.”
TOM ROBBINS
Olympia: Legislature Opens with Focus on Education
-- from the League of Women Voters, Ann Murphy, President, Jasmine Karpelman, Newsletter Editor -- 2016 Legislative Session Overview Jan. 10, 2017 --During this short, 60-day, session, a major focus of the legislature will be on education and the revenue needed to meet the requirements of the McCleary lawsuit to
Shoreline Master Program Meetings Planned
Shoreline Master Program – Process and Next steps -- from San Juan County -- The following schedule has been developed to guide the review of the SMP documents. Meeting 1 - January 11, 2016 [Already held] - General Policy Plan, Regulation Sections 7 through 14 – Process and Administration, Non-conforming
Moran State Park Offers 12 ‘Free Days’ in 2016
No Discover Pass needed to visit state parks on Jan. 17-18 -- from Kate Weatherford of Moran State Park -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announces [Sunday, Jan. 17 and Monday, Jan. 18 are among the] 12 “free days” in 2016 when visitors are not required to display
Visual Arts Committee Soliciting Artworks
Intake: Wednesday, February 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Madrona Room -- from Pat Littlewood -- Local visual artists are invited to submit their work to the next lobby gallery show at Orcas Center organized by the Visual Arts Committee. The focus of this upcoming show will be on “The Human
Ai Weiwei’s “Fault Line” at San Juan Islands Museum of Art
January 23 - April 11, 2016, SJI Museum of Art -- from Anne Sheridan for Islands Museum of Art -- The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) presents an exhibition of work by Ai Weiwei, one of the most influential artists and most closely followed dissident political voices in the
Sheriff’s Report: January 6 – 12, 2016
January 6, 2016 16-000085 Accident-NonInj 09:55:15 01/06/16 On 01/06/16 at 0955 hours I found a vehicle off the roadway in the area of False Bay Rd. and Bailer Hill Rd. with the driver still in the vehicle. Fire responded to assist and the driver was treated and released. Minimal vehicle
Funhouse Commons to Offer ‘Stepping-Up Fridays’ After-School Program
First Friday of each month -- from Eve Batchelder, DVSAS -- Wanted: An adventurous team of 5th and 6th grade boys and girls excited to lace up their hiking boots, pull on their rain jackets, and join us as we venture into the great outdoors! In partnership with DVSAS, the Funhouse
Annual Homeless Count January 28
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County’s 2016 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 28. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and many other community support service
Domestic War Games Coming to a Beach Near You?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Photo: Tacoma News Tribune On Monday, January 11, Truthout.org posted an exclusive story, entitled "Navy Uses US Citizens as Pawns in Domestic War Games," detailing the Navy's plans to conduct combat training on Washington state's Puget Sound shores. Truthout's story begins: Beginning in mid-January, Navy
Library Board Planning Retreat
Tuesday, January 19, 9 a.m., OPAL Meeting Room -- from Mary Pugh -- The Library Board of Trustees will have a Planning Retreat beginning 9 a.m. at the OPAL Meeting Room, 286 Enchanted Forest Road, on January 19, 2016. This is an open public meeting, although there is no public
Historical Society Annual Meeting to Feature Olga Symphony
Saturday, January 23, 3 - 6 p.m., Senior Center -- from Pegi Groundwater -- [metaslider id=41112] History lovers are in for a treat! Three members of the Olga Symphony will share the 33 year history of that beloved island group in a fun song and picture presentation at this year’s
Residents: Time to Book Your Summertime San Juan County Staycation
Reserve Between January 21 and February 26 -- from Ashley King, San Juan County Parks -- Resident Reservations are just around the corner! Plan your “staycation” for the summer at a San Juan County park SJ County Parks & Fairgrounds is once again offering early camping reservations at any of
Letter to the Editor: Libby Cook Thanks Many for Recovery
-- from Rebecca Cook -- ‘V’ is for victory when it comes to Libby’s recovery. In spite of the six long weeks of due diligence, careful walking, resting, no lifting, and some mental confusion, in the end, it was worth it. After her six week appointment on Thursday, January 7,
Evergreen State Decommissioned — Really
State’s oldest ferry's storied history comes to end, BUT will soon be up for sale -- from Washington State Ferries -- SEATTLE – Built in 1954 when “Mr. Sandman” topped AM radio pop charts, the Evergreen State is now set to sail into history and into the dreams of Washingtonians.
Letter to the Editor: Support the Orcas Schools’ Maintenance and Operations Levy
-- from the Orcas Island School Board -- We are constantly humbled by the support we receive from you all year round. The volunteers who give of their time, the donors who contribute so generously, and the taxpayers who literally provide the funding we need to stay in business. All
Guest Column: Does OPALCO Really Have Clean Electricity ?
-- by Tom Owens -- From my perspective, there is the ¨Inconvenient Truth¨ about OPALCO’s electric energy (or any electric energy on the WECC grid). Electric energy is far from clean and on the margin (for new loads or new conservation) the generating plants that increase or decrease to meet
