Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
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
Ranker Bill Will Provide Critical Information to Emergency Personnel
-- from Aaron Wasser -- During the nearly two-week telecommunications outage in San Juan County in November of 2013, two horrible situations occurred because first responders could not respond to the most vulnerable in their time of need. With no 911 service available and the life alert systems not working,
PeaceHealth Fireside Chat Focus: Alcohol and Drug Poisoning Treatment in the ER
Wednesday, March 18, 4 - 5 p.m., PeaceIsland Medical Center -- from Amy Cloud -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC), at 1117 Spring St. in Friday Harbor, is hosting a series of free, public community education “Fireside Chats” as part of its “Healthy You” program. The next Fireside Chat
Orcas Park and Rec – Spring Activities
-- from Kim Ihlenfeldt -- Our Spring Activity Schedule is out with sports, activities, and events serving young and old. Find it on our website today at www.oiprd.org. Running Club continues and Advanced Running starts this week for youth and teen runners interested in long-distance training. Baseball and Softball begin
Local Student Participating in Museum of Flight’s Aerospace Scholars Program
-- from Museum of Flight -- Washington Aerospace Scholars Program provides opportunities for high school students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math. Holden Griskey Watson Now in its ninth year, the Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) program is pleased to announce that the following student(s) from the Orcas
OSC Reaches Matching Goal
-- from the Olga Strawberry Council Board-- The most destroyed portion of the building, the café, from tragedy to terrific! We said a donation of any size would put us over the top, and it did! Amounts from $20 to $9,000 coming from as close as Olga to
Deer Harbor Community Meeting Wednesday
A Public Meeting of the Deer Harbor Planning Review Committee will take place at the Deer Harbor Community Center, 4319 Deer Harbor Road from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 The agenda calls for: 1. Chair: Call to order, Quorum, Minutes of last meeting 2. Members of public
Senate Democrats: Oil Train Bill Lacks Key Safety Provisions
-- from Aaron Wasser, Communications Director -- Following the passage of a bill that falls short on addressing needs related to oil train safety, Sens. Christine Rolfes, D-Kitsap County, Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, and John McCoy, D-Tulalip, released the following statements: Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Kitsap County: “Legislators are elected to
David Rovics Comes to Orcas
Saturday March 14, 7 pm at Heartwood House Songs of Struggle, Triumph, Humanity, Hope sung with Heart & Humor with local favorites Sharon Abreu & Mike Hurwicz Saturday, March 14th at 7 p.m. at the Heartwood House, 70 Langell Lane, Eastsound. Suggested donation of $15 - $25. No one turned
