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
New Ferry Schedule, Off-peak Fares Highlight Fall Sailing Season
Riders should consult new schedule for possible changes to their route -- from Washington State Ferries -- Changing foliage and shorter days aren’t the only things Washington State Ferries’ customers can count on every fall. Seasonal service adjustments start Sunday, Sept. 21, and off-peak fares go into effect Wednesday, Oct.
Ocean Degradation is Fact, Not Theory
Shellfish Growers and Marine Scientists Agree that Ocean Degradation is Fact, Not Theory; Collaboration and Adaptation Key Next Steps -- from Julia Vouri -- Ocean acidification is fact, not theory, and collaboration and adaptation are key to tackling this crisis. That was the conclusion of local shellfish growers, marine managers
We’re Still Here and Our Daily Digest Headlines Will Be Back
Dear Orcas Issues readers, As many of you already know, our Mail Chimp feature that sends or "feeds out" our Daily Digest headlines isn't working properly, and since Sept. 11, the late-afternoon headlines -- that go to over 650 of you -- haven't been sent. We apologize! While we're working
At-Large Entangled Humpback In Need of Rescue
-- from Kim Rose, Marine Mammal Stranding Network -- Entangled humpback whale seen near Tofino, BC A badly entangled humpback whale was recently sighted (just a little over 24 hours ago) off of Tofino, BC and was possibly headed south. Folks from Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Radiation City Coming to Orcas
Saturday, September 20, 9 p.m., Lower Tavern & Monday, September 22, 7:30 p.m., Doe Bay Cafe -- from Matthew "Wally" Wallrath -- [metaslider id=31792] Founded in 2009 amid the glow of one budding love affair, Radiation City quickly blossomed into a family, finding itself with a second couple and another
Leave No Trace Comes to San Juan Islands Sept 23-28
-- from Barbara Marrett for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Special Education Events September 25-29 in the San Juan Islands with the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers to Help Preserve and Protect Natural Resources for Generations to Come Leave No Trace Selected Washington’s San Juan Islands as One of
Blue Skies and Golf Greens: Perfect Match
-- from Nicole Matisse Duke -- On Saturday, September 6, a cloudless blue sky graced the greens of the Orcas Island Golf Course as eight teams competed in the 20th Annual Orcas Center Golf Classic. For 20 years the Golf Classic has raised funds for Orcas Center’s programming while bringing
Nawt-sa-maat Makes Ferry-Naming Cut
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- I just received word from Seattle that our nomination of Nawt-sa-maat for the next ferry's name made the first round cut. I am the initiator of this grassroots effort to name the new ferry. Exciting News! Here is a link to the article in the
Food Co-op Takes Time to Appreciate Volunteers
-- by Cara Russell -- Pictures of volunteers hung like linen on a clothes line, in the upstairs meeting room of the Orcas Food Co-op. Each image displayed a moment in the thousands of moments in the restoration of the building. On Sunday September 14 from 3 – 7 p.m.,
Cannabis at the Crossroads: First Season Lecture
Sunday, September 21, 4:00 pm, Orcas Center -- from Janice Wiemeyer - Cannabis at the Crossroads: Exploring the Roads Ahead will be the first lecture of the Crossroads Fall 2014 Series. Roger Roffman, Professor Emeritus School of Social Work, University of Washington will explore the sea change happening in our
Writing Our History Project Seeks Writers
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- Framed Photo of Woman SJ Hist Museum Collection The Writing Our History Project is a collaborative effort by local history writers and researchers from throughout San Juan County who are working with historylink.org (the online encyclopedia of WA state history) to document the
Sea View Theatre Celebrates, Old Hollywood Style
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=31748] With an excuse to "dress to excess," a reveling crowd came out to the first Sea View Theatre Gala on September 14. It was a retro-Hollywood bash, and a celebration of both cinema and the community who saved the local landmark. From 5 –
Fire Chief’s Report: August 1 — August 31, 2014
-- from OIFR Chief Kevin O'Brien -- Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2014 Execute the mission of OIFR through the direction of the Board of Commissioners Improve and maintain fiscal accountability for all OIFR operations Provide positive leadership for OIFR and our community Improve reliability and performance for OIFR
Feast on Your Local Heritage!
Saturday, October 4 at 5:30 p.m. at Red Rabbit Farm, West Sound Tis' the season of great food, wine and the celebration of the harvest! The Orcas Island Historical Museum on North Beach Road, now open Wednesdays through Sundays The Orcas Island Historical Museum will receive all proceeds
Orcas Fur and Feathers 4-H Club Dinner
Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Orcas Senior Center from 5:30-7 p.m. Dinner Menu: Cauliflower soup, Local green salad with balsamic vinaigrette, Roasted Chicken, creamy mashed potatoes with gravy, veggies and Apple Rhubarb crisp for dessert served with coffee & tea. Cost: $5 kids and seniors, $10 adults.
Stormwater Meetings to begin Week of September 15
Two Open Houses on Orcas Island, Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. -- from San Juan County -- Public Works and the Citizen Stormwater Advisory Committee will be holding open house style meetings during the week of September 15th on Lopez, Orcas
