Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Harvard Professor Naomi Oreskes to Speak About Climate Change
Sunday, March 15 at 4 p.m. in Orcas Island Community Church — by Michael Riordan -- Naomi Oreskes, Currents Lecture Series speaker A world-renowned science historian, Naomi Oreskes recently wrote a landmark book, Merchants of Doubt, revealing how a small, industry-financed group of spin-doctors has been repeatedly trying
Come One, Come All to The Funhouse Science Fair!
Saturday, March 28, Noon, Funhouse Commons -- from Rebecca Weeks deMeritt -- The 15th Annual Funhouse Science Fair happens on Saturday, March 28, starting at 12 p.m. at The Funhouse Commons. This FREE family event is open to the public and features gizmos and gadgets, marvels and wonders of the
March Turtleback March
Saturday, March 21, 2015, 1 p.m. sharp, Turtleback Preserve -- from Tanya Williamson, San Juan County Land Bank -- Bring your family, bring your friends for a 5 mile “Up and Over” hike on the San Juan County Land Bank’s Turtleback Mountain Preserve! The hike begins promptly at 1 p.m. at
Celebrate Winter’s End!
Friday, March 20 at Casa Casuale (Random Howse) -- from Anji Ringzin -- Did you hear that Winter’s over? Come celebrate the Vernal Equinox with a splendid dinner at Casa Casuale at Random Howse. Dinner service begins at 5:30 p.m. If you can’t make it for dinner, please join us
County Board / Committee Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: https://sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
Rossini Classic at Orcas Center Sunday
Sunday, March 15, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- The dazzling Joyce DiDonato and the stunning Juan Diego Flórez star in Rossini’s bel canto tour-de-force La Donna del Lago, in its first-ever Live in HD performance streaming live from the Metropolitan Opera to Orcas Center on Sunday,
Crow Valley String Band to Play White Horse
Sunday, March 15, 5 - 7 p.m., White Horse Pub -- from Jim Litch -- Come out and celebrate St Patrick's Day this weekend! On Sunday evening March 15, the Crow Valley String Band and Brother For Sale! will play from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the White Horse Pub in
Safety Alert: St. Patrick’s Day Will Bring DUI Emphasis Patrol
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- St. Patrick's Day brings to mind shamrocks, leprechauns, pots of gold, the color green, and good luck. But no amount of luck can save you from a drunk driving crash. So whether your are driving buzzed or sober, we at the Sheriff Office want
New Research Reveals Low-oxygen Impacts on West Coast Groundfish
Low-oxygen zones expanding with climate change, could make some fish harder to find -- from Michael Milstein, NOAA Public Affairs Officer -- When low-oxygen “dead zones” began appearing off the Oregon Coast in the early 2000’s, photos of the ocean floor revealed bottom-dwelling crabs that could not escape the suffocating
Miracles Came Alive at Orcas Center
-- a review by Lin McNulty -- [metaslider id=35145] If you've been on Orcas for awhile, you are no doubt familiar with the young stars our island has spawned. Christiana Speed, Cara Russell, and Julie Garritan come to mind as we remember watching them on stage, growing in front of
EDC Offers Business Boot Camp for Women
Wednesday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Friday Harbor -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Women entrepreneurs are invited to attend the EDC’s Women’s Business Boot Camp, an all-day workshop specifically designed to tune up or start-up businesses. Participants will learn how to
Update on Efforts to Address Community Concerns About Jet Noise
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen -- At a community meeting I attended on Lopez Island last fall, I shared a broad, long-term strategy to reduce the impact of Growler noise. Since that meeting, I have continued to work with local officials and the Navy to find ways to protect the
Marine Disease Emergency Act Introduced
Puget Sound Recovery Caucus proposes bill to find solutions to sea star wasting syndrome and other marine disease emergencies -- from the Office of Congressman Denny Heck -- Photo: SeaDoc Society. To address the sea star wasting syndrome and other major marine disease emergencies, this week Representative Denny
Orcas Senior Grabs WWU’s Attention
-- from Danielle Oyama, The Western Front -- On Western’s [Western Washington University] Facebook page, a video of a blonde girl with her guitar in hand, sitting in front of a white comforter with black and purple flowers, appears on thousands of computer screens. Press play, and a song written
Special Ferry Reservation Meeting with Hughes, FAC
On Friday, March 13 from 4 to 6 p.m., County Council member Rick Hughes, along with members of the Ferry Advisory Committee will be holding a Public Outreach Meeting to discuss the Ferry Reservation System. The meeting will be held in the Lundeen Room of the Orcas Senior Center. The
Letter to the Editor: Black Dog Farm Stand Broken Into, Closed
(Editor's note: Since this letter was published, we learned from the owners that the clothing barn and donation box are the two portions of the farm stand that have been closed: owner Ian Harlow states: "We are just no longer accepting clothing donations at our thrift shack. An[d] yes our
