Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
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
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
