Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Building Permit Inspections Limited During Week of May 4
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Building permit inspection services offered by the San Juan County Department of Community Development will be limited during the week of May 4 during a staff training program designed to improve service and increase efficiency. With the aid of the Washington State Auditor’s Office
Invasive Plant Species/Noxious Weed Alert
-- from Kate Yturri, Judy Winer and Gwen Stamm, recent graduates of the WSU Master Gardener’s Course -- Please look for Spurge Laurel on your property and in the community. It is a shade tolerant shrub, typically 2 to 4 ft. tall, with shiny smooth evergreen leaves that are lighter
“No Rules” Birdhouse Contest
Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Village Green As part of the 2015 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Bird Fest, islanders, craftsmen and artists are invited to make a house or feeder or bath for the birds and show the finished items at the Village
April Poetry: B. Sadie Bailey
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. Weeding -- by B. Sadie Bailey -- Weeds pull easily between winter rains so many moist purple worms unearthed exposed
April Poetry: Nancy Ayer
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. A Hero’s Journey -- by Nancy Ayer -- Halfway between clay and peat an ancient grave reveals a secret kept well
Inslee Signs New Pot Law
-- by John Stang of Crosscut.com -- Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill into law Friday [April 24] to merge Washington’s recreational and medical marijuana systems under one entity for regulatory purposes. Essentially, the bill by Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, brings the state’s largely unregulated medical marijuana world under
Citizens Ask Federal Court for Injunction to Halt Growlers
-- from Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- The US Navy is being taken back into federal court by citizens seeking an injunction to halt the “ongoing and irreparable injury” from the “noise assault” created by the EA-18G Growler attack jets based at Whidbey Naval Air Station. The controversial Growlers are
Waltz Your Way Into May
Monday, May 4, 7 to 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on May 4 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. The class will be Waltz. Instruction will begin promptly at 7 p.m. followed by dancing at 8 p.m. This
County’s Economic Assistance Offers FREE Business Workshop
Tuesday, May 5 from 8 to 11 a.m. on Lopez Island -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Lopez Island, on Tuesday, May 5th from 8-11 a.m. Advance
Guest Opinion: OPALCO’s Anti-Robin Hood Rate Design
--by Chris Greacen, Ph.D.-- OPALCO plans to meet its burgeoning operating costs and debt payments through a new tariff structure with unprecedented increases in fixed charges. By 2019 the base rate will rise to nearly $78 per month before any electricity is used. This is particularly punitive to small users,
Letter to Editor: Make Sure to Look at Facts in OPALCO Vote
-- from John D. Thompson, Earthworks Co. -- In light of the conversations going on regarding Orcas Power & Light and the recent acquisition of Rock Island, I personally would like to thank Foster Hildreth and the current OPALCO board for having the foresight to make this difficult decision to
Come to the Annual Student Art Show
Opening Reception Friday, May 1 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Orcas Center -- from Penny Sky -- Students proudly display their art in the annual Student Art Show at Orcas Center It's Spring and time for the much awaited Student Art Show at the Orcas Center!
We’re Powerless Without Them
-- from Suzanne Olson -- The core strength of our Cooperative come from our linemen, those dedicated guys in the bright safety gear who drive the trucks, string the lines, monitor and repair our electrical grid to keep it safely running and the lights on in our homes and businesses.
April Poetry: Jax Bates
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. I Live Here Now -- by Jax Bates -- It’s not the house, though nice enough at island’s edge, with
April Poetry: Iris Graville
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. Rain Here -- by Iris Graville -- travels in parallel, courses horizontally, pushed by winter wind. I ride its wave, wrapped
Come to Lopez Death Café
Sunday May 3, from 2:30-4 p.m. at Lopez Island Library -- from Libby Garcia -- A free-form conversation about death at the Lopez Library on May 3 Death café is a place to talk about death, accompanied by coffee, tea and cake. Begun in Europe, reshaped in the
