Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
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
Toxic Creosote-treated Wood Removed from Local Beaches
-- from the Friends of the San Juans -- Conservation crews remove creosote from local beaches. Over the past month, restoration crews from the WA Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have removed over 50 tons of toxic creosote treated wood from public and private beaches on Lopez, Orcas
Beware OPALCO Phone Scam
-- from Lance Evans, Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- We’ve heard from more than one business that someone is calling local businesses to inform them that they are late on paying their OPALCO bill, and a technician is heading to the business to disconnect power. They even
Larsen to Hold Series of Town Halls With Constituents
Sunday, March 29, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m, Eastsound Fire Station -- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold a series of town halls with constituents to share information about his work in Congress and answer questions. Residents of the Second Congressional District and press are invited to
Public Informs Advisors and Officials
March 26 Town Hall hears (mostly) from Orcas Islanders. Another meeting planned for Thursday, April 2. -- by Margie Doyle -- From left, Clyde Duke, Lance Evans, Ken Katz and Rick Hughes at Orcas Public Meeting, March 26 The Orcas Public -- breast-feeding mothers, business owners, proud, self-identifying
Orcas Montessori School Spring Auction ~ “Wave of The Future”
Saturday, April 11, 6 - 9 p.m., Random Howse -- from Jennifer Vollmer -- Calling all surfers, swimmers, and beachcombers! Please join us for the Orcas Montessori School’s annual auction celebration, “Wave of The Future,” Saturday April 11 from 6-9 p.m. at Random Howse. Come dressed in your finest beach attire! Next
Clay Café at Odd Fellows
Saturday, April 4, 2 - 5 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Penny Sharp Sky -- A-OK--Art for Orcas Kids, presents the second “Clay Café”! This is an opportunity for children and grown-ups alike to enjoy an art afternoon creating beautiful ceramics and at the same time, supporting the art
Samish Land in Skagit & San Juan Counties Would Receive Permanent Protection With Larsen Legislation
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- About 97 acres of Samish Tribal lands in Skagit and San Juan counties would be permanently protected because of legislation that Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, has introduced. The Samish Indian Nation Land Conveyance Act of 2015 would put the land, currently owned by the Samish
Guest Column: OPALCO’s Price Increases Are Shocking
-- by Chom Graecen -- Graph created by Chom Graecen, based on the rate structure published by OPALCO Be warned. Some of us, particularly small electricity users, might be in for an electrifying shock treatment. Electricity prices are going up to the point where some may no long
Orcas Island Historical Society to Host Family Dinner
-- from the Orcas Island Historical Society -- Join us on the evening of Saturday, March 28th for "Dragons or Dinosaurs? Myth or Reality?" a fun-filled night of food, friends and Dinosaurs! Bring your children, grandchildren or nieces and nephews, to learn about Dinosaurs and their eggs. The evening will
Emmanuel Parish Invites All to Holy Week Services
- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- Emmanuel Parish Labyrinth and Church, photo courtesy of Cheryl Danskin Please join us at Emmanuel Parish for services during Holy Week. The Maundy Thursday service on April 2 will begin in the Parish Hall at 5:30 pm with a light meal (potluck:
April Concert “Goldberg Variations” with Pianist Jeffrey Kahane
Call soon – almost sold out! -- from the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Jeffrey Kahane at the piano. The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is proud to announce internationally renowned pianist Jeffrey Kahane in a special Salon Concert Friday, April 17th at 6 p.m. Kahane will
Epic Film, Beyond the Beautiful Forevers, to Stream
Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Give yourselves the gift of theater on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 pm at Orcas Center when Pulitzer Prize winner Kathryn Boo’s book Beyond the Beautiful Forevers is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation
Public Works Hosts an Open House on Orcas
Thursday, April 2, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Orcas Senior Center Lundeen Room -- from Jamie Hanna, San Juan County Public Works -- Come learn about the following projects and programs: Deer Harbor Bridge Replacement Orcas Road Improvements Prune Alley Complete Street Improvements Orcas Village Park & Ride Non-Motorized Safety
Reprise: When Your Life Goes to the Dogs
-- by Lin McNulty -- (Orcas Issues has had several comments in recent weeks asking about Thayne and Chris Hamilton and their cause, first posted on Dec. 1, 2013. In response to the comments, we're re-publishing this article, and directing potential contributors to: www.gofundme.com/thaynehamilton ) Thayne Hamilton, with a
San Juan County Cooperates on Broadband Deployment in Eastsound
-- from Rock Island Communications -- San Juan County is allowing Rock Island Communications to install fiber optic cable in the conduit associated with the County's Eastsound Village streetlight project. “Co-locating our fiber optic cable in the streetlight conduit will save businesses located in Eastsound Village a great deal on
