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
OPAL Annual Meeting and House Tour
Wednesday, April 29, 5 p.m., RSVP Required -- from Judy Whiting -- [metaslider id=36038] OPAL Community Land Trust’s annual meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 29, and include a house tour and brief business meeting, followed by a potluck dinner. Beginning at 5 p.m., community members are invited to tour
Ferry Worker Injured at Orcas Dock
-- from KOMO News -- A ferry worker was injured when he was crushed between two cars Friday evening. The accident happened as the M/V Elwha was loading and unloading cars at the Orcas Island ferry dock around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17. Witness Bob Connor tells KOMO News
An Imperative Call to Action: Solar Power Presentation
Wednesday, April 22, 5 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Marilyn McGuire -- Robert Arthur Stayton will speak at the Parish Hall on Wednesday, April 22 at 5 p.m. about a change that’s coming that will set human civilization on a new course for the future as he traces the history
Artworks Comes Home to Olga
Re-opening Saturday, April 25 -- from James Hardman -- The Orcas Artworks re-opens A beloved Orcas Island institution has come back to life! Thanks to tremendous community support and contributions large and small, the historic Strawberry Building in the hamlet of Olga has been restored after its devastating
April Poetry: Bruce Adkins
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. TWO A.M. CURTAIN CALL -- by Bruce Adkins -- Reflected light from the harvest moon finds me drinking wine and
EPRC Follow-up on Seaview Street Gas Spill
-- by Margie Doyle -- Graphic of the April 10 fuel spill at the end of Seaview Street (the airport runways are to the extreme right of the picture, provided by Paul Kamin. At the April 16 meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee, members of the public,
Sheriff’s Report: April 10 – 14, 2015
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- April 10, 2015 15-001724 Citizen Dispute 10:45:29 04/10/15: On Friday, April 10, 2015, a Lopez deputy was dispatched to a citizen dispute involving telephone harassment. Suspect was contacted and advised of the possible criminal nature of his actions. Suspect stated he would not call again and apologized to
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Randy Cornelius
-- from Phil and Marta Branch -- We members of the OPALCO electric coop are fortunate that retired General Manager Randy Cornelius stands willing to volunteer for the OPALCO Board, to help us enjoy a safe, satisfying and productive future in the San Juans. He started his career as a
OHS Students Honor Day of Silence
-- by Cara Russell -- Hanging around her neck was a piece of paper that said “Please understand my reasons for not speaking today. I am participating in the Day of Silence.” On Friday April 17th, the last day of classes before spring break, a small number of Orcas High
PlayFest Celebrates Tenth Year!
Friday April 24-25, May 1-3, 7:30 p.m., The Grange – from Cara Russell – It’s the 10th Annual Playwrights’ Festival presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island, will be performed on the Grange stage! Come and see this years’ series of seven short plays, all written, directed, and performed
Letter to the Editor: Change Needed at OPALCO
-- from Lois Ludwig, Lopez Island -- Thank you for publishing Chom Greacen’s excellent article about OPALCO. Her facts on the rate increases are correct. Her questions are valid. OPALCO board members insist their facility increase is the best plan to offset unforeseen expenses. I’m saddened that the Board is
April Poetry: Lori Benjamin
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. Bedroom Plans: Summer -- by Lori Benjamin -- The bed slides outside with the touch of a finger soft pencil
Update on Reservations System Breakdown
-- from Lynne Griffith, Assistant Secretary WSDOT/Ferries Division -- On Tuesday, our ferry reservations system experienced technical difficulties. As of now, we are unable to accept reservations for summer travel on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands, Port Townsend/Coupeville and Anacortes/Sidney, B.C. routes until further notice. Our IT staff is trying to
Lots of Road Projects Starting Construction
-- by Margie Doyle -- Hard at work repairing the emergency vehicle access to Eastsound's Village Green This week, Mike Carlson's company started work to improve the Emergency Vehicle access to the Village Green. This is the beginning of a number of road projects set to begin on
Salish Sea Pilot Releases New Cruising Guides
-- from Jim Burgoyne -- Salish Sea Pilot has released the 2015 editions of their cruising guides to the Gulf Islands, San Juan Islands and Desolation Sound. The popular guides have been completely updated with many new illustrations and updated information about anchorages and marinas in the Salish Sea off
Ranker Criticizes Oil Train Bill’s Shortcomings
-- from Washington State Democrats -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below following Wednesday’s [April 15] passage of an oil train safety bill that falls short of critical protections for communities and valuable information for first responders: “Someone said that Washingtonians will be safer under this bill.
