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
October is Time to Savor Living in the Islands
The 7th Annual Savor the San Juans: A month-long medley of food, farms & art promises farm tours, a new Bite of the San Juan Islands, wine dinners, and more -- from Barbara Marrett/San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- [metaslider id=31824] For locals, fall presents a time to take a
Editorial: The Cost of Doing Business
-- by Lin McNulty -- The best part of writing for Orcas Issues, other than the actual doing and writing, is hearing, over and over again, how much our work is appreciated. A few recent encounters have involved our valued readers saying, "Orcas Issues is the best news source out
Sheriff’s Guild Issues Support for Sheriff Candidate Ron Krebs
-- from San Juan County Deputy Sheriff's Guild -- On September 15, 2014, the San Juan County Deputy Sheriff's Guild, which represents all the sworn Deputies, Detectives, Sergeants and the professional Dispatch and Corrections staff, hosted a question and answer session for both Sheriffs candidates, Rob Nou and Ron Krebs.
Lavelle Foster Groundwater 7/20/1925 – 9/6/2014
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Lavelle Foster Groundwater “Velle” slipped away quietly just before noon on Saturday, September 6. She had lived on Orcas for the past year and a half with her oldest daughter. She delighted in the beauty of the island and the friends she had made at
Beloved Dogs Still Missing: Reward Offered
-- from Erin Quies -- MISSING PLEASE HELP! Our two beloved black dogs, Bodhi & Sita, disappeared Thursday night, Sept. 11, and are still missing. They are a Malamute / Shepard mix, with brown eye brows and paws. Both have collars with tags and our number. They are our family...please
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
