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“Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help.”
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
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
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meets Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Fire Station The agenda calls for discussion of: Pathways committee Jake Brake signs – Bob Connor Land bank signage Bridge Update Local business & Rock Island screening from road Members of the public are invited to participate in committee
“Polyfaces” Farming Film to Kick Off Ag Summit
Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange -- from Lori Ann David-- Filmakers Lisa Heenan and Isabella Dohery have allowed a special pre-release of their film "Polyfaces: A World of Many Choices" for a San Juan Island Grange #966 fundraiser as a kick off to
State Transportation Head Dismissed
-- by Mohammed Kloub for Crosscut.com -- Lynn Peterson In a 25-21 vote divided along partisan lines, the state Senate fired Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson on Friday [Feb. 5] by refusing to confirm her, three years after her initial appointment. A gubernatorial appointee can serve indefinitely without formal
Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec and School Levies Serve Us All
--- by Martha Farish-- Dear Islanders I wanted to write this letter before I know the outcome of the Park and Rec and school levies. I am a Park and Rec commissioner and have served as commissioner since the inception of Orcas Park and Rec District. Taxes that pay for
Catkin Cafe Opens with New Chef
--from Madie Murray -- Rumor has it there is a new chef at the Catkin Cafe in the Artworks building in Olga, and I’m here to quell the rumors…it’s true! Angela Emery has joined forces with café owner Cheryl Helm to create a new “stir” in the kitchen. Angela
EDC, SJIVB Offer Workshop on Brochure Design
Tuesday, February 23, 2:30-4 p.m., San Juan Island Public Library Wednesday, February 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Orcas Island Public Library -- from Victoria Compton, EDC -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC), in partnership with the San Juan Islands Visitors’ Bureau (SJIVB,) are offering two free workshops entitled Effective Design
Soroptimists Offer Grad School Aid
Application Deadline February 12, 2016 -- from Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor, Reprinted by request -- Soroptimist Club offers a graduate scholarship to all women of San Juan Islands. Apply now! Considering going to Grad School? You may be eligible to apply for the Soroptimist Fellowship Award, a
Vendors: Apply for August County Fair Slots Now
-- from Ashley King for the SJ County Fair -- The San Juan County Fair is now accepting vendor booth registration for the 2016 Fair [Aug 17-20 in Friday Harbor]. Are you an island artisan selling handmade goods? Is your local business looking to advertise? The Fair is the place
