Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Yakima BACK In Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 11:37 a.m. The Yakima is back in service with the late 10:35am sailing to Lopez, Shaw, and Orcas. Updates will occur as more information becomes available. UPDATE: Sept. 25 at 11:04 a.m. The 10:35am sailing from Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw, and Orcas is
Orcas Readies for its Close-up in Film Festival
Off the Edge Film Festival coming in two weeks! -- by Margie Doyle -- Vote now on OIFF-sponsored film submissions The First Orcas Island Film Festival (OIFF) is shaping up to be a great collaboration of Orcas creative, cultural and business supporters -- all of us! Right now,
County Seeking Contract Fire Marshal
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Deadline -- 9 a.m. Sept. 29, 2014 -- from Department of Community Development, San Juan County -- San Juan County is seeking qualified candidates for a contract position of San Juan County Fire Marshal (SJC FM). The SJC FM position will report directly to the Chief
Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation
Thursday, September 25, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater, SHIBA Volunteer -- OPEN ENROLLMENT OCTOBER 15 – DECEMBER 7 Each year Medicare gives persons receiving Medicare health insurance benefits an 8-week window to review their health care coverage and prescription drug plans to see if they
County Offices Having In-Bound Phone Troubles
Orcas Isssues tested the lines and 911 is working, although there may be a slight delay after dialing before it rings. -- from San Juan County Communications -- A malfunctioning CenturyLink phone trunk has resulted in busy signals for callers to San Juan County Offices on and off for the
EDC Appoints New Business Communications Coordinator
-- Victoria Compton, Executive Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) announced today that Margie Doyle has joined the EDC team to work on economic development projects in the county. Margie Doyle comes with a wealth of experience in the publishing
Letter to Editor: Thanks From Habitat
-- from Jim Duffield, Skagit Habitat for Humanity -- Skagit Habitat for Humanity thanks all the Orcas Islanders who donated items to the Store truck on Monday the 22nd of September. So many donors showed up that the truck was full by noon at Island Market. We were glad we
Celebrate National 4-H Week by Joining or Volunteering
-- from D. N. Kinsey for Orcas 4-H -- [metaslider id=31711] More than 6 million young people across the United States will be celebrating National 4-H Week, which takes place annually during the first full week of October. San Juan County 4-H leverages National 4-H Week to celebrate the great
Intuitive Cancer Healing Author at Darvill’s
Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Darvill's Bookstore Kathleen O'Keege-Kanavos comes to Orcas for a book talk and signing for her book Surviving Cancerland: Intuitive Aspects of Healing. Kat survived three breast cancers diagnosed by dreams missed by doctors. She believes dreams can diagnose your life. This
Free “Leave No Trace” Training this Sunday
The Leave No Trace™ Center for Outdoor Ethics has chosen Washington State’s San Juan Islands as only one of eight ‘Hot Spots’ in the entire United States. The organization considers these public lands to be under considerable threat of “irreversible damage” due to recreational activities from public land users. On
League of Women Voters Sponsors Voter Registration Drive
Meet and Talk with County Councilman Rick Hughes on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Orcas Library's 1-2:30 p.m. session National Voter Registration Day is coming! The League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJ) have joined Leagues around the country to kick their election-season planning into high gear, with a
Guitar-Making Class Raising Funds for Special Router
-- from Corey Wiscomb, Orcas High School teacher -- Last scholastic year, with the help of Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF), the Orcas High School introduced a new course in STEM Guitar Building. The hands-on course gained an instant popularity with students as an approach that immediately applies the taught
Countywide Bat Study Reports First Results
-- from Russel Barsh -- The best available scientific evidence is in, and it’s a fact: San Juan County is very batty, and Orcas is the battiest island! Kwiaht director Russel Barsh has announced results of the first systematic survey of the county’s bats in 75 years. The study included
Hey, Kids, Make a Film!
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- Calling San Juan County students ages 12-19: the Young Filmmakers Project, Saturday November 8, 2014, is just seven weeks away, but there is still time to conceive, produce, and edit your 3-10 minute short film to enter in the festival. Films selected for showing during
Ask Orcas Set to Launch!
-- from Hilary Canty -- Have you ever wondered where you or a friend can go for help with medical or mental health concerns? Or where to go to sign up for Food Stamps? Or how to fill out a disability claim? Sometimes, when we need help the most, it
Letter to Editor: Red Carpet Gala a Huge Hit
-- from Donna Laslo -- On Sunday, Sept 14th, the Sea View Theatre's hosted a “Red Carpet Gala: A Retro Hollywood Party” celebrating the Orcas community who saved the Sea View Theatre. This was a fantastic night and it really felt like Hollywood right here in Eastsound! There are many
