Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Orcas (Whales) Baby Boom Continues
New Calf in J pod-J52! -- from the Center for Whale Research -- Another blessed event -- J-52 born last weekend. Photo courtesy Jeanne Hyde of Center for Whale Reseasrch (We will preface this announcement by stating that this report of a new baby in J pod is
April Poetry: Susan Weiss
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. Meditation -- by Susan Weiss -- A handful of round stones. I found them perfectly smoothed on a beach perfectly
Senator Ranker: ‘We Missed the Opportunity to Protect the Public –Twice’
-- from Washington Senate Democrats -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below following today’s [March31] hearing on critical pieces of environmental policy regarding oil trains and toxic chemicals in the Senate’s Energy, Environment & Telecommunications Committee: “The Senate had a chance today to act on the good
East Coast Swing Lessons on Monday
Monday, April 6, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on April 6 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will continue East Coast Swing with a review of previous dance steps
Guest Column: Earth Day Blighted by Dirty Fuels
-- by Fred Felleman for Crosscut.com -- Some hailed President Barack Obama’s recent veto of the Keystone pipeline authorization legislation as an early Earth Day gift, spelling the project’s death knell. However, his decision was actually based on process, not policy. While Obama has articulated the science behind climate change
Eastsound Water Announces Annual Meeting and Elections
-- from the Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) -- The EWUA Board has scheduled an Annual Meeting for April 29, 2015. The meeting will be held at the Orcas Fire Hall and will start at 6:30 pm. Among the agenda items will be the presentation of the results of a
County Council to Meet Tuesday on Orcas
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- The San Juan County Council will meet Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015 on Orcas Island. The meeting is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Outlook Inn in Eastsound. The agenda includes: DISCUSSION: East Orcas Water Budget Study Results - Andy
OPALCO Board Candidates Forums
-- from Chom Graecen -- Come hear candidates running for two open positions from Orcas on the OPALCO board of directors. LOPEZ: Tuesday April 7th, 5 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. at Lopez Library ORCAS: Thursday April 9th, 7p.m. – 9 p.m. at Orcas Library Candidates Randy Cornelius (recently retired General Manager
Traffic Fatality on Lopez
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On 03/30/2015 at around 2:30 p.m. a call was made to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Dispatch regarding a vehicle upside down along the side of the 200 block of Islandale Road. The lone occupant of the vehicle was found unconscious and later determined
Statement from Gov. Jay Inslee on Indiana’s New “Religious Freedom” Law
-- from Lisa Harper, Governor's Office -- “I find Indiana’s new law disturbing, particularly at a time when more and more states and people in America are embracing civil rights for everyone. Washington will join other states and cities in opposing this law and I will impose an administration-wide ban
Lions Health Van Coming Soon
-- from Tony Ghazel for the Orcas Lions -- The Lions Health Screening Van, a free service of the Orcas Island Lions and Lions Clubs International, will be on Orcas Island for two days, April 6th and 7th, 2015. This free screening covers: blood pressure, glaucoma, diabetes, sight and hearing.
Visit Moran State Park for Free!
-- from the Friends of Moran State Park -- Washington State Parks offers several "free days" when a Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park. Following are 2015 free days: April 4: Saturday Spring Day April 22: Earth Day May 10: Sunday Spring Day June 6: National
Poets! There’s Still Room
-- by Lin McNulty -- There is still time and still a bit of room for your poems on Orcas Issues during the month of April. In order to accommodate more poems this year, we are posting them a bit differently than in the past. That decision is leaving us
How Random is Music for the Brain Compared to Hovercraft, Robots, and Submarine Cables?
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=35453] The 15th Annual Science Fair at the Funhouse Commons on Saturday March 28 was big fun and a big success."Good high energy event," said Funhouse Director Krista Bouchey. "I can tell by the hot dog sales!" Always free and open to the public,
The Beagle Freedom Project
--by Gwen Stamm -- Two years ago, while volunteering at the Orcas Island animal shelter, I adopted my first dog. It was love at first sight and these days it is hard to find us apart. Nugget is mostly a beagle so it was not surprising that when I learned
Senator Ranker Selected as Pro-Growth Progressive Leader
-- from Washington Senate Democrats -- [On March 25], Kevin Ranker was selected as one of the nineteen leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL, a national network that is committed to highlighting innovative ideas from state and local elected leaders who are pro-growth progressives. Governor Jack Markell
