Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Guest Opinion: Faces of Pain Among Us
-- from Kim Bryan, Director DVSAS -- April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Each week this month there will be a guest article featuring information on this disturbing topic; brought to you by Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services of the San Juan Islands (DVSAS). Is sexual assault even an
Inslee: Now OK to Travel to Indiana
-- from Jaime Smith, Media Relations Director -- The governor this morning issued notice to his cabinet agencies that the travel ban to Indiana has been rescinded. As noted in the memo, “Governor Mike Pence signed legislation amending the law and remedying the most egregious elements of the law. The
Friday Harbor Terminal Now Back After Repairs
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 1:21 P.M. Necessary repairs have been completed and the Friday Harbor terminal is back in service. 12:52 P.M. The Friday Harbor terminal is temporarily out of service due to needed necessary repairs to the transfer span. Electricians have been dispatched to the terminal.
New Acting Fire Chief Appointed
-- by Lin McNulty -- Acting Fire Chief Mik Preysz (l) and outgoing Fire Chief Kevin O'Brien (r). With the mid-month departure of Fire Chief Kevin O'Brien who has accepted a position with Lake Stevens Fire Department, the Board of Fire Commissioners on Thursday night appointed the current
Driving Distracted? Don’t!
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- April is National Distracted Driver’s month. This is the month where we as first responders and safety coalitions nationwide put a strong emphasis on safety on our roadways. In the San Juan Islands we have more than your average number of people walking, hiking,
Become a Friend of Moran State Park and Come to the Annual Meeting
-- from the Friends of Moran State Park Annual Meeting -- Please join us on Sunday April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library to celebrate our continued support of Moran State Park at the Annual Meeting. You will learn about the success of the Moran
April Poetry: K. A. Wood
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. Seeing Green -- by K.A. Wood -- November's grey and patient rains came quietly and slow, intimate and surprising as
Come to Lopez Procession of the Species
Saturday, April 18 at 3 p.m. -- from Lopez Island Conservation Corps -- Procession of the Animals, Lopez Island 2014 The first Procession kicked off 20 years ago in Olympia to celebrate Earth Day’s 25th anniversary, and to support Congressional renewal of the Endangered Species Act. Among its
Court Rules Navy War Games Violate Law Protecting Whales and Dolphins
U.S. District Court deems that nearly 9.6 million underwater assaults on whales and dolphins were improperly assessed as “negligible.” -- Source: Natural Resources Defense Council -- A federal court [Tuesday, March 31, 2015] announced that the U.S. Navy’s training and testing activities off the coast of Southern California and Hawaii
Navy Explains Electronic Warfare Training
-- from Capt. Mike Nortier, Commanding Officer, NAS Whidbey Island -- The Navy has clearly and consistently explained that the introduction of mobile and fixed transmitters to enhance already-occurring training will not harm people, animals, or the environment. The following information is provided to explain the facts and counter false
Annual “Eat for a Week” Raffle Begins April 4
-- from Susan Anderson, Children's House -- In conjunction with a family nutrition education program, early learning center Children House is once again sponsoring “Eat for A Week,” a raffle which includes meals for two at 10 local restaurants. Children’s House uses the annual raffle to focus attention on instilling
Larsen Talks Trains, Planes, Votes and Education
Also answers questions on Trans-Pacific Partnership, Overseas Operations, Net Neutrality, Tribal Rights and Hope -- by Margie Doyle -- Rick Larsen, Federal Representative to Congress from Washington State’s District 2, came to the San Juan Islands for a round of meetings with the public last weekend. He addressed a group
April Poetry: Jill McCabe Johnson
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. Favorite Theater -- by Jill McCabe Johnson -- Where the wool velvet nap had worn thin, horsehairs poked through the
Inslee Pens Letter to Dept. of Interior Re: Arctic Drilling
The Honorable Sally Jewell Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 Dear Secretary Jewell: I write to express my concern with the federal administration's decisions to open areas of the nation's Arctic coastline to oil and gas drilling, and to ask you to withhold
Acrobatic Conundrum, The Language of Chance: An Evening of Circus
Saturday, April 4, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- High-caliber acrobatics! Aerial artistry! Hilarious clownery! The must-see circus event of the season at Orcas Center Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 pm! This highly entertaining group of acrobats will surprise all stripes of audience, as they
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meets April 16
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) regular monthly meeting has been postponed to Thursday, April 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. It was scheduled for April 2, the first Thursday in each month, but will take place two weeks later in April. EPRC members are
