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
New Book: Single Payer is Health Care Solution
-- from Emily Reed -- John Geyman, Author John Geyman, M.D., Friday Harbor, has published a new book: How Obamacare is Unsustainable: Why We Need a Single-Payer Solution for All Americans. He was a physician at the Inter Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor from 1990-97 and was
This Just In!
-- by Lin McNulty -- This might not be the best rainbow photo ever, but it was definitely the best, brightest, and longest-lasting double rainbow ever. May 4 2015, 7:45-ish pm until ?? It's already been shining out there for over half an hour. Photo: Lin McNulty
Not the Way to Get on the Ferry
-- from Skagit Valley Herald -- A 28-year-old Pierce County woman is in custody early after police said she led officers on a 14-mile vehicle pursuit Thursday night through city streets and even onto a Washington State ferry docked for refueling. Anacortes police responded about 11 p.m. Thursday to a
San Juan County Welcomes New Public Works Director
-- from San Juan County Comunications -- San Juan County is pleased to announce the hiring of Brian Vincent as its new Public Works Director. Mr. Vincent brings to San Juan County a vast wealth of public works knowledge and experience gained from having worked in local government over the
Saturday Bird Fest Soars!
-- by Mariah Miller -- [metaslider id=36452] Glorious weather arrived just in time for the 2nd annual Orcas Island Bird Fest this past weekend. Many of the happenings were outdoors, and blue skies and warm temperatures provided the perfect backdrop for Saturday’s events. A colorful display at the first Farmer’s
What a Childhood in San Juan County Does to Future Income
-- from The New York Times -- If a child in a poor family were to grow up in San Juan County, WA, instead of an average place, he or she would make $140, or 1 percent more, at age 26. San Juan County is pretty bad for
Bird the Farm with Kim Middleton
Sunday, May 10, 8 a.m. -10 a.m., Coffelt Farm Preserve, Orcas Island -- from Tanja Williamson, San Juan County Land Bank -- Join ornithologist, Kim Middleton, at Coffelt Farm Preserve to observe birds of the forest, fields and farmyard. Be sure to wear waterproof boots and don't forget your binoculars! 1071
Cinqo de Mayo: Senior Center Style
Tuesday, May 5, 5 - 7 p.m., Senior Center -- by Lin McNulty -- Not to be confused with Mexican Independence (which is September 16), May 5 is observed to commemorate the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Mexican Americans also often see the
Annual Meeting Over; Results Are In
Adams and Cornelius win OPALCO election, record voter turnout, bylaw amendment voted down. -- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO’s 77th Board of Directors, before the election. L-R: Jim Lett, Dr. Jerry Whitfield, Winnie Adams, Vince Dauciunas, Glenna Hall, Bob Myhr, Chris Thomerson. OPALCO members boarded the ferry
Here’s an Audition You Won’t Want to Miss
Sunday, May 17, 3 to 5 pm and Thursday, May 21, 7 to 9 pm, the Grange -- from Doug Bechtel -- The Actors Theater announces auditions in September, The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will present seven performances of the play “Calendar Girls” by Tim Firth. The play, based on the movie of
Sing a Seeger Song!
Sunday, May 3, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Sharon Abreu -- You're invited! Second Annual Community Concert & Sing-Along Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Pete Seeger on Sunday May 3, 2:30-5:30 at the Odd Fellows Hall, Eastsound. Bring songbooks (like "Rise Up Singing" if you have it),
The Longest Loss: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Saturday, May 9, 1 - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Dennis King -- When the diagnosis is Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, grief doesn't wait for death. Grieving can begin in the doctor’s office when patients and families receive confirmation of illness. Over a span of what may be a
BirdFest in Photos
-- by Mariah Miller -- [metaslider id=36389] The intense interest of birders on Orcas Island is represented in these photos of participants in the Second Annual BirdFest. The Festival continues through May 3. Click here for a complete line-up of remaining events.
San Juan Islands Reservation System Update
-- from Washington State Ferries -- After the challenges we experienced with our reservation system two weeks ago, I am pleased to report that things have been working smoothly. Thursday was our first big test as we opened reservations for July 1-15, including the busy Fourth of July weekend. Customers
Second Annual Orcas Island Bird Fest Takes Flight!
-- by Mariah Miller -- Kim Middleton with her fine-feathered friend The Orcas Island Bird Fest is in full swing! The second annual event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, features an array of bird and nature-related offerings ranging from the artistic to the scientific. Bird Fest runs April
Request for Salmon Recovery Project Proposals
-- from Lisa Brown, San Juan Community Development & Planning-- The San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) 2015 grant cycle. Private citizens, non-profit organizations, local, state, and tribal governments, and special districts are invited to
