Here’s a thought…
“Even under the best circumstances, the transition to this new AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history.”
BILL GATES
Peace Island Medical Center to Host ‘Fireside Chats’
First Free Community Education Event is Jan. 21 -- from Amy Cloud for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC), at 1117 Spring St. in Friday Harbor, is launching a series of free, public community education “Fireside Chats” as part of its new “Healthy You”
Letter to the Editor: Spirit of Abundance
-- from YMCA Camp Orkila Staff and Annual Campaign Team-- Every YMCA program, including summer camp at Orkila, comes with the promise that, “All are welcome. Financial assistance is available.” This promise affords every child the opportunity to live in community with a close-knit group of peers, engage with positive
Patricia Goffeney’s Inspiring Journey
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Jan. 12 at 11 p.m. -- Patricia Goffeney, 100 pounds lighter than when she joined Weight Watchers Six years ago, without stepping on a scale, Patricia Goffeney knew she weighed over 300 pounds. Finally, after a consultation with a visiting doctor who insisted
Orcas-grown Pot Now at Token Herb
-- by Margie Doyle -- James Wolf and Sean O'Brien, employees of Token Herb marijuana retail outlet with display of new NW Connoisseurs products. Heinz Brand announced this weekend that the cannabis-growing operation on Orcas Island, NW Connoisseurs, has delivered "some of our finest locally-grown marijuana to Token
The Medical Teams International Dental Van Returns to Orcas
Friday, January 30 & Saturday, January 31, Orcas Community Church -- from Hilary Canty -- The Orcas Dental Van will be at the Community Church on Friday, January 30th and Saturday, January 31st. Applications can be found at www.oicf.us, or at the Public Library. Please drop off applications in the
Not Too Early to Think About Fly-In
-- from Anthony Simpson. Orcas Port Manager -- It’s a little early, but maybe not. Mark your calendars. The local EAA chapter 937 here on Orcas Island has set the date for this year’s Fly-In at the Eastsound Airport for August 7-9. Unlike most years, this is not the weekend
Guest Column: “The Barefoot Bandit” from the Film Maker’s View
-- by Carly Bodmer, Director of "The Barefoot Bandit" Documentary -- [In light of comments to the recent article about the Jan. 15 screening of "The Barefoot Bandit,"] I think that something to remember is that documentaries do not necessarily celebrate the subject matter. When I first set out to
Reminder: Funhouse Accepting Camping Gear This Week
Monday - Friday, January 11-15, 3-5:30 pm, Funhouse Commons Do you have old outdoor gear and equipment you no longer use? Rain boots your kids have grown out of? If so, consider donating your extra supplies to the Funhouse Commons! Beginning next month, the Funhouse will be providing an afterschool
Letter to Editor: Montessori School Thanks the Community
-- from Jamie Donatuto -- The families and staff of the Orcas Montessori School would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported our 20th annual holiday wreath sale. We sold almost 500 wreaths this year! Wreaths were shipped as far as Hawaii and Florida (and everywhere in between), and delivered
Save the Date: Marine Managers’ Workshop
Thursday, March 26 & Friday, 27, 2015, Location TBD -- from San Juan County Communications -- Understanding Risks to San Juan County and the Gulf Islands from Increased Vessel Traffic: Charting a Path Forward The San Juan County Marine Managers’ workshop is being held on March 26th and 27th, 2015.
Hey, Girl, Who’s Yo Mama?
-- from LiveScience.com, by Kelly Dickerson, Staff Writer -- The newborn whale broke the surface belly up and researchers were able to identify it as female.Credit: J Cogan/Center for Whale Research A pod of endangered killer whales welcomed a newborn into the family a few days before the
New Kids’ Program Begins at Community Church
Kick-off Event, Monday, January 12 at 6 p.m., Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith -- This January, Orcas Island Community Church invites all kids in the community to join a new weekly kids’ program, Pioneer Clubs. A kickoff event will be held on January 12 at 6 p.m. The Monday
Exchange FAQs and the Answers
-- from Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling Services -- The decades-old Exchange building on the county-owned property of the Orcas Transfer Station. The building burned in February 2013. Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) is the non-profit organization that has always operated The Exchange, and for the past year and a
Changes to Flight Operations Schedule at OLF Coupeville
for Jan. 11-17, 2015 -- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey -- Changes have been made to Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash., the week of January 11 -17, 2015.
SeaView Theatre Hosts SeaHawks
-- from the Sea View Theatre -- Pre-game party starts at 4, Kick-Off at 5:15 p.m. It's the start of the playoffs for the Seahawks and we are having a tailgate party and streaming the game live on the big screen! Come cheer on the Hawks stadium style! We'll start
Letter to the Editor: Jobs Tied to Cannabis Production
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- This morning I woke up to read the following comment on a FaceBook thread. In sum, the writer was expressing glee that San Juan Sun Grown is closing its doors and just laid off 16 employees: "YAY!! Minority opinion anymore but this kind of thing
