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
Islanders Ride in MS Deception Pass Classic
-- from Suzanne Olson -- On September 6-7, a group of Orcas Islanders will ride as many as 150 miles to benefit MS research through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Deception Pass Classic. The local riders are Axel Greening, Adia Dolan, Suzanne Olson, Kevin O'Brien and Keenan O'Brien. Kevin and
Utilities Commission Staff Concludes CenturyLink Violated Laws and Rules
- from The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission -- On August 20, 2014, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission released its report on CenturyLink’s November 2013 outage. The report from commission staff recommends the commission order CenturyLink to pay over $170,000 in penalties. This is in addition to the $271,000
Actors Theater Auditions Friday Evening
Friday, August 29, 6:30 p.m., the Grange -- by Lin McNulty -- Actors Theater of Orcas Island is trying something new! Three one-act plays, written by local playwrights Michele Griskey, James Wolf, and Lin McNulty will be produced in November. Now it's time to audition cast members. While one play,
A Unique Opportunity for Singers
-- from Cynthia Abolin for the Orcas Choral Society -- The Orcas Choral Society is pleased to announce its performance of a major choral work at its December concert: Bach’s Magnificat for chorus, soloists and orchestra. Bach wrote the Magnificat for his first Christmas as Cantor at St. Thomas Church
Reunion with Class and Culture Shock
-- by Lin McNulty -- Photo by my generous benefactor Wendy Shinstine, who made me promise to post a picture. I wasn't going to go. I pondered it for a year. What was the point? Why would I want to get together with a bunch of people I
‘X’ to Mark the Spot: Nominations Open
-- from Adam Farish -- TEDxOrcasIsland presenter nominations open...along with volunteer applications. Do you have an "idea worth spreading" or know of someone that does? Is your neighbor working on something that could change the world? Know a grade school kid who does something interesting with recycled golf
Swing On Over and Learn Some New Steps
Monday, September 1, 7 — 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, Sept 1 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. We have received numerous requests to do another session of Swing which
Lummi Native Artists to be Featured in Art Show and Sale
Friday & Saturday, August 29-30: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan -- Lummi Mask This coming weekend, Lummi native artists will display their work in the “Visions of Xwe’chi’eXen” Art Show and Sale, to occur August
Letter to the Editor: Farewell Joyce Nigretto
-- from Justin Paulsen -- In June of last year, our School District celebrated the retirement of multiple staff members who have contributed to and been part of the lives of our children for many years. There were numerous events and multiple chances for us to publically acknowledge the years
Eclipse Historical Cruise to Benefit Museum
Sunday, September 7 -- from Denise Wilk -- Explore the history of lime stone quarrying and the lime industry on a "Cruise into History" and benefit the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Visit remaining lime kilns along the shores of Orcas Island aboard the 56-foot vessel "Orcas Express." Embark on a
The Enchanted Island Streaming on Saturday
Saturday August 30, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- If there is just one opera you see all year, this is the one to attend and bring the family. The Enchanted Island is an accessible Baroque musical pastiche sung in English and features phenomenally magical costumes and
“This Could Be Oil” Salish Sea Drift Card Study
August 25 and 27 -- from Islanders for Safe Shipping -- The fall release of drift cards will be on August 25 and 27, so keep your eyes open and report any cards found on your favorite beach. This drift card study is a collaboration between FRIENDS of the San
Ranker Statement on UTC Finding and Fining CenturyLink
-- from Aaron Wasser -- UPDATE: FULL UTC REPORT AVAILABLE HERE Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued the statement below regarding the release of a staff report conducted by the Utilities and Transportation Commission and the staff recommendation that CenturyLink pay $170,000 in fines stemming from a 10-day service blackout
Chamber Event Opens The Aviator
Tuesday, August 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Aviator, 190 Commercial Park Road, Eastsound The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce sponsors another "Business at Sunset Mixer," combined with the grand opening of The Aviator. The Aviator, "Orcas Island's newest event facility," is located on the runway at Glenn
County Councilman Rick Hughes Drafts Strategic Economic Plan
San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes, who resides on Orcas Island, presented a draft strategy for economic development to the County Council earlier this year. Hughes said recently, "When I ran for County Council, I hoped to add jobs in the county. I've found that's it's not easy for Council
OPALCO Board Responds to Member Concerns
-- from the Orcas Power and LIght Cooperative (OPALCO) -- The OPALCO Board of Directors has been aware of controversy surrounding letters sent during the past year by OPALCO’s lawyers and would like to take this opportunity to clear up this matter. OPALCO’s legal counsel reports to the Board, and
