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
Chasing the Silver Sea of Fish: Herring and Human Communities
Marine Science Lecture, Tuesday, March 8,at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall FREE -- from Jean Lyle for the SeaDoc Society -- YMCA Camp Orkila and the SeaDoc Society Present Eleni Petrou of the University of Washington, who will speak on March 8 on the past and present relationships between
Madrona Club Slow-Cooker Project for Food Bank Clients
by the Orcas Island Food Bank and Madrona Club Madrona Club members (L-R) Marcia Spees, Louise Boone and Leith Templin taught Food Bank guests at the luncheon how to make “Island Stew” on March 1. Through supporting the Food Bank over many years, members of the Madrona Club
League of Women Voters Addresses Healthcare
Monday, March 14 , from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School -- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- "What’s Next in U.S. Healthcare: Human Face of Obamacare: Promises v. Reality and What Comes Next" will be the subject of the next League of
An Unusual Book Launch
Saturday, March 12, 3:30 pm at the Orcas Library -- from Sharon Abreu -- This Saturday, March 12, at 3:30 pm in the Orcas Library’s community room, there will be a book launch the likes of which Orcas Island, and perhaps the world, have never seen. Two authors will be
Legislature Passes Ranker Bill to Protect Children and Others in Remote Areas
-- from Rick Manugian, Senator Ranker's Office -- People at camps and other remote areas will gain access to epi-pens as a result of legislation passed by the House this week. Senate Bill 6421, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, will allow the use of epi-pens at camps, parks,
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, County Officials for Your Time
-- from Arthur de Haan -- Thank you Rick Hughes, Brian Vincent and Russ Harvey for spending 2.5 hours to walk the[Dolphin Bay] road with me and our neighbors. It was helpful to get an overview of next steps, timeline and how the road will be impacted. I appreciate that
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
