Here’s a thought…
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Wild and Precious: One Man’s Journey Comes to Stage
Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Gay? Straight? Bi? Trans? Still trying to sort it out? During every moment of Wild and Precious presented by Orcas Center on Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 pm, Steve Cadwell’s story is delivered through the lens of
Services for David Fleischman
Memorial services for David Fleischman, who drowned on June 24 will be held Monday, July 27 at the American Legion Post Hall at Country Corner. David was a Viet Nam vet and has been a member of the Eastsound American Legion Post for over 23 years. Judi Resch of the
Connecting on Climate Educator Workshop
August 3-4 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An Educators Workshop, "Connecting on Climate" will be held next week on San Juan Island. The two-day workshop is sponsored by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior and San Juan Island National Historic Park. The National Park Service Climate
Random Howse: the Go-To Spot for Lively Entertainment
World of Stories, Acoustic and LOUD music featured this week -- by Margie Doyle -- Random Howse specializes in performance acts that appeal to a wide variety of tastes, ears and ages Random Howse is making an indelible impression on those who want to taste first-hand a variety
Calendula Workshop A “Salvy” Success
Colleen Stewart, Orcas school gardenkeeper, works with students and visitors to make calendula salve The first workshop held in our Public School Garden was on July 23. Those who came made calendula salve from the garden's own flowers, dried and steeped in oil for more than 3 weeks,
Gov. Jay Inslee Talks Reading
-- by Valerie Easton for Crosscut.com -- Jay Inslee is a home-grown governor. His Dad was a biology teacher at Garfield and Sealth high schools, and Inslee’s first foray into public service was when he fought for a new public high school during the years he lived near Yakima. Our
OIYCC Eradicates Scotch Broom
-- by Sklar Dalusio and Maia Lewis-Shunk, with Mary Gropp -- The Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps spent two days last week working with the San Juan Preservation Trust on easement property surrounding a large marsh at the base of Mt. Woolard. Over the course of two days we packed
WSF Acknowledges Issues with San Juans Reservations
-- from KING5News.com -- SEATTLE - Washington State Ferries acknowledged Tuesday it's considering changes to the new reservation system in the San Juans. Brian Churchwell, WSF manager of financial accountability, told the Washington State Transportation Commission that the agency is considering raising fees in the wake of multiple cancellations and
Fire Commissioners Call Special Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2015, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Orcas Fire Acting Chief Mik Preysz -- Special Meeting – This is a special meeting. The Secretary informed the Commission that the notice requirements of RCW 42.30.080 have been met by email transmission of a notice of this meeting to
Sheriff’s Report: July 15 – 21, 2015
-- from Robin DeLazerda -- July 15, 2015 15-003950 Traffic Stop 09:50:35 07/15/15: An Orcas Deputy initiated a traffic stop in Eastsound on a male driver for fail to wear a seat belt. It was discovered driver was suspended and had a warrant. Driver was taken in custody. 15-003951 Death Investigation 09:58:58
Beachwatchers and Birders Wanted
Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, Lopez Island Public Library Sunday, July 26, 11 a.m.to 3:30 p.m., Orcas Island Public Library -- from Hannah Spohn -- Dr. Julia Parrish, found of COASST—the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST)
The Whale Museum Lecture Series: “The Sea Floor Around Us”
Thursday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Jenny Atkinson -- The Whale Museum and San Juan Nature Institute are pleased to host Gary Greene for a lecture on July 30. Professor Greene will discuss “The Sea Floor Around Us” onThursday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. at The
Notice of Public Hearing on Eastsound Subarea Plan
Friday, August 21, 10 a.m., American Legion -- from San Juan County Communications -- Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Eastsound Subarea Plan update and Comprehensive Plan map amendments. The hearing will begin at or after 10 am, August
Kids 5-16 Who Exhibit Can Get into County Fair Free
-- from the San Juan County Fair -- That’s right, kids and parents! The only requirement for kids to get in free at the Fair this year is to participate in at least one of the 24 exhibitor departments showcased at the San Juan County Fair, August 12-15, 2015. This offer,
July Count: 81 Orcas, Including 4 Babies
-- from KOMONews.com -- In this Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 photo provided by the Center for Whale Research, a new baby orca whale swims near its mother near Vancouver Island in the Canadian Gulf Islands of British Columbia. (AP Photo/Center for Whale Research, Ken Balcomb) SEATTLE (AP) -
Guest Opinion: Is OPALCO Mismanaged?
-- by Alex MacLeod -- A day after the OPALCO board approved an emergency 10% increase in our electric rates, effective at the start of this month, its management issued a press release announcing the “Temporary Revenue Recovery Add-On.” In it, General Manager Foster Hildreth “explained” that the emergency increase
