Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Letter to the Editor: Thank You from A-OK
-- from David Turnoy, Member of the A*OK Crew -- Kids make their self-portraits Art for Orcas Kids (A-OK), dedicated to bringing art programming into the public elementary and middle schools since 1998, would like to offer a grateful “thank you” to the Orcas Island Community Foundation and
FRIENDS of San Juans Receives Grant to Increase Shipping Safety
-- from Katie Fleming -- FRIENDS of the San Juans’ staff and board proudly accept the $100,000 grant from the Washington Women’s Foundation. Washington Women’s Foundation has awarded a grant of $100,000 to the FRIENDS of the San Juans to increase shipping safety standards in the Salish Sea,
Traffic Advisory: OPAL House Move
Traffic Advisory for Tuesday Morning, June 16 -- from Judy Whiting -- Two Houses to be Moved from Eastsound Airport to Mountain View and Blanchard Road in Eastsound. Tuesday morning, June 16, two OPAL recycled houses will be moved through the Eastsound Airport and west on Mt. Baker Road before arriving at
Sheriff’s Report: June 4 – 9, 2015
-- from Robin DeLazerda -- June 4, 2015 15-002856 Fall 20:43:22 06/04/15: A San Juan deputy responded to circle park on Spring Street to assist aid with a call of a man, highly intoxicated, who had fallen and injured his face. The man was subsequently transported to the hospital for treatment. 15-002858
High School Seniors to Present Projects at History Matinee
Sunday, June 21st at 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Maggie Vinson -- Ever wonder who holds the title of “The Grand Old Lady of Orcas Island” and why? Or what the real story behind the discovery of the Ayer Pond bison antiquus is? Join us for our monthly History
OPAL Announces New Rental Housing Site
-- from Judy Whiting -- In response to the widely expressed need for more Orcas rental housing, OPAL Community Land Trust has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire nearly four acres on North Beach Road - across from Children’s House and north of the orchard - in order
Salish Sea Early Music Festival in “The Art of Modulation”
Sunday June 14 at 8:30 PM at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church in Eastsound -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- The final 2015 Salish Sea Early Music Festival performance features virtuoso concerti and chamber music for flute, strings and harpsichord by early 18th-century composers in "The Art of Modulation" on Sunday
Solstice Sing for the Orcas
Saturday, June 20 about 6 p.m. at Lime Kiln Point State Park, San Juan Island -- from Jenny L. Atkinson, Executive Director, The Whale Museum -- Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park to honor the Southern
Seattle Home Sets Sail for OPAL
-- by John Langeler for King5News.com -- West Seattle home sets sail for Orcas Island. Photo courtesy King5.com A West Seattle family is donating their home to OPAL Community Land Trust on Orcas Island. For 15 years, it was a family home in West Seattle, scene of holiday
Island Grown Caleb Klauder Performs on Prairie Home Companion
Caleb Klauder in Eastsound The Caleb Klauder Country Band will be performing on Prairie Home Companion on Sat., June 13 at 3 p.m. Pacific Time Among many other attributes, Caleb is famous around here for having grown up on Orcas Island! And he and the band are terrific!
Ferry Chelan Passes Through Ballard Locks
-- from Washington State Ferries -- On its way to Eagle Harbor for annual USCG maintenance and inspection, the Chelan passed through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks early Monday morning. It's the largest ferry that can fit through the locks at 78-feet-wide and as long as a football field. Plenty
In Memoriam: Stacy McCray
-- from Shawn Elliff -- Orcas Island lost another one of its unique personalities when Stacy McCray succumbed to lung cancer and took the next big step in her great adventure on May 27th. Born in 1941 in Los Angeles to Herb and Georgia (Trost) McCray, Stacy lived a long
WSF Summer Schedule Kicks In On Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Summer 2015 Sailing Schedule begins on Sunday, June 14 with more sailings and service hours on several routes. Highlights of the summer schedule for the San Juans include: Anacortes/San Juan Islands: A fifth vessel, the new Olympic Class Samish, begins service. Changes to
How Safe are Local Bees?
-- from Russel Barsh -- When local food producers raised concerns a year ago about the possible impact of neonicotinoids on local bees, the islands’ nonprofit scientific cooperative Kwiaht was curious about whether this new generation of persistent pesticides was already being used widely in the San Juan Islands. “Pyrethroids
Exchange A.R.T. Show
Friday, June 12 at 5 p.m. at Enzo's Cafe -- from Danielle Wheeler for Orcas Recycling Services -- The A.R.T. Show represents "Appropriate Recycling Technology" - or, simply put: ART! In its 15th year, it is an exhibition showcasing an eclectic array of Orcas Island found art sculptures created mostly
Funhouse Summer Day Camp Program Schedule
-- from Emilie Gincig for the Funhouse -- Our summer day camp program is back with 10 weeks of exciting adventures! Summer camp is $95 a week for members and $125 a week for non-members. The daily drop-in rate is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. This summer's themes
