Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Significant Parking Changes Underway at Eastsound Airport
-- from Anthony Simpson -- The Eastsound Airport has started a project to rehabilitate the large parking lot north of the terminal. This project will be completed in phases and includes reversing the flow of the parking lot. This is a significant change that was undertaken to facilitate access to
Former Whidbey Resident Eagle Seen in Vancouver, B.C
-- from Anthony Popp, Assistant Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey -- (Photo used by permission of Christin Sasse.) An eagle captured at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's Ault Field under the Bird Air Strike Hazard Program and released over 150 miles south of the base in April 2012
Sen. Ranker Proposes Preemptive Ban on Using Whales for Entertainment Purposes
-- from Aaron Wasser, Communications Director -- Sen. Kevin Ranker says the only way whales, dolphins and porpoises should be viewed is in their natural habitat. Ranker, a Democrat from Orcas Island and the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 5666, testified to his legislation in the Senate’s Natural Resources & Parks Committee
Plant for the Planet Coming to Orcas
Saturday, February 14, 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Elementary School --from Adrienne Reed -- Across the country, kids "Plant for the Planet" -- here with writer and activist Bill McKibben Plant for the Planet is coming to Orcas Island on Saturday, February 14, for a valuable
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
Wednesday, February 11 2015, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center -- from Wesley Heinmiller -- Agenda 1. Chair: Call to order, Quorum, Minutes of last meeting 2. Chair will recognize public attendees. Members of public are invited to participate in committee discussions. Chair will recognize speakers. Old Business:
OHS Strings Awarded First Alternate for State Competition
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Commendations go to 18 Orcas High School musicians who came home from the regional San Juan Music Educators Association (SJMEA) Solo/Ensemble Contest with some of their most impressive results ever. The musicians, accompanied by Strings Director Pamela Wright and Band Director Darren Dix, set their
Prepare Now for Portraits Show
-- from the Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee -- Elementary students excel in portraiture Just a face? Even if it’s upside down? Just a symbol? How about my dog – he has great eyes? A cartoon? Or a tiny person in a big landscape? Can you make a
Yes, Again: Saturday Morning Ferries Canceled
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 7:40am departure from Anacortes to Orcas is cancelled due to operational constraints. This cancels the 8:50am departure from Orcas to Lopez and Anacortes. We apologize for the inconvenience. Updates will occur when more information becomes available.
Business Spotlight: Lower Propane Pricing Ahead
-- from Brian Vanderyacht -- The stable propane prices this winter season compared to years past seems to be the result of the growing production of local crude oil. The local crude oil supply is a “sweeter” crude that results in more volumes of the lighter by-products, including propane. Last
Auditor’s Office Undergoing Remodel
-- from Milene Henley, Auditor -- County Auditor Milene Henley has announced that the front counter area of the Auditor’s Office will be undergoing a remodel for the next two months. The remodel will improve customer service by adding a third licensing workstation, which will reduce long lines during busy
Hemp Cultivation Now Legal in Washington
-- by Tom Banse, from NW News Network and Crosscut.com -- Industrial hemp has taken a step closer to joining its recreational cousin in legal status in Olympia [on Feb.4, 2015]. KUOW reports that the state Senate unanimously approved cultivation of the crop, which yields fiber, oil and seeds that
WSF: Book Now for the Holidays
-- from Susan Harris-Huether, WSF -- For the first time in Washington State Ferries’ history, passengers can bypass long waits and guarantee vehicle space to the San Juan Islands during our busiest winter and spring travel weekends, including Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day and more. Vehicle reservations westbound from
Washington Consumers and the Anthem Data Breach
-- from Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner -- Insurance giant Anthem today announced that up to 80 million consumers nationwide may be affected by a data breach of current and former customers’ names, social security numbers, contact information and birthdates. It does not appear that any health information
Thursday Nights at Doe Bay Support Education
-- from Janet Brownell for OIEF -- Each month Doe Bay chooses a local non-profit to receive one dollar from every pizza sold at our ongoing Thursday Night Pizza Night and Open Mic. Starting this Thursday -- FEBRUARY is the month for the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF). OIEF supports
UU to Discuss Democratic Process
Sunday, February 8, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) -- from Suzanne Olson & Susan McBain, Program Committee Please join us on Sunday, February 8, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) "The Democratic Process in our Daily Lives," a Chalice Group discussion of the fifth UU Principle with
Free Weekend at The Whale Museum
February 13-16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger -- “We love our Community! We love our Museum!” We are inviting everyone to a “Free Weekend” at The Whale Museum. All admission fees will be waived during the weekend which will run from February 13 through
