Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
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
Artworks Re-opened in Olga
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=36288] Devastated by arson in July of 2013, it has been nearly two years of waiting and hard work but the Orcas Island Artworks was finally welcomed home to the historic Strawberry Building in Olga on Saturday, April 25th. The parking lot was packed
Important Eastsound Water Users Meeting on Wednesday
-- from Paul Kamin, EWUA Manager -- Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) is hosting a membership meeting on Wednesday April 29th between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Orcas Fire Hall. So what is on tap for the meeting? Learn what’s going on inside our 600,000 gal water tank
Bounce on Over to Country Corner
Saturday May 2, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Country Corner -- from Liz Longworth -- It's time again for Country Corner Day! Please join us for our Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday May 2, from 11 - 2. We will have Horse Rides provided by Orcas Island Trail Rides, the Bounce House,
“Glamping” Concession Starts at Moran Park
-- from The Seattle Times -- Washington State Parks is getting more adventurous with ways to get your getaway business. Now you can go “glamping” (glamour + camping) at Moran State Park on Orcas Island. The state parks commission is partnering with Orcas-based Wanderlust Camps to provide cushy camping. “Visitors
April Poetry: Garland Austin Withers
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. Many dark winter nights I look restlessly north Onto orange urban glow backdropped by snow on jagged rock, And I
Letter to Editor: Thanks for the Clean-up
-- from Kira Bradshaw -- Orcas, you are now a TON more beautiful than before! On Saturday, April 18th, The Great Islands Clean Up returned to the island, and we collected 2,400 pounds of litter (and 320 pounds of recycling) in three hours! Thanks so much to the sixty-five incredible
