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
“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
Library Board Special Meeting
Tuesday, August 26, 8:30 a.m., Library Meeting Room -- from Phil Heikkinen -- The Orcas Island Library Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 26, at 8:30 a.m. in the Orcas Island Library Meeting Room to discuss the Library expansion project.
Ekomotiv: New Non-profit Seeks Steering Committee
-- from Mark DeTray -- Ekomotiv, a local non-profit being established to procure and operate the Crescent Beach Service Station as a cooperative, is seeking 5 to 7 individuals to serve on a steering committee; with success, the steering committee members will have the the opportunity to populate the Board
Letter to the Editor: Council to Discuss DH Bridge
-- from Michael Durland -- Thanks to all of you who signed a petition several weeks ago asking for more Public Input on the proposed new Deer Harbor bridge. Your support was a big help in getting more dialogue on this project. The County Council will be discussing the bridge
Totem Pole Journey Blessing Ceremony Comes to San Juan Island
Friday, August 29th at 7:00 p.m., English Camp -- from Katie Fleming -- Photo: Paul K. Anderson On Friday, August 29th at 7:00 p.m., FRIENDS of the San Juans is hosting a public introduction and benefit in support of “Our Shared Responsibility: A Totem Pole Journey” at English
Bitumen Chip Brownies a Big Hit at the Fair
-- from Shaun Hubbard -- The San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping booth at the County Fair was a hit! We sold 444 brownies and gathered 322 signatures to attach to the comment letter that we will send to Canada in March -- saying "NO" to Kinder Morgan's proposed pipeline
Sheriff’s Report: August 13—August 19, 2014
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Distler -- August 13, 2014 14-004862: On August 13, 2014 Deputy contacted homeowner on San Juan Island concerning a reported Trespassing. A male subject came to the property to discuss an alleged problem that could not be proven. 14-004863: On August 13, 2014 a Deputy responded
Do We Have Militarized Law Enforcement Here?
Sheriff Nou responds -- by Lin McNulty -- As we watch and read about recent and ongoing events in Ferguson, Missouri, a big question comes to mind: Does our county sheriff's office need advanced military weapons to outfit our island locality? We, of course, want to think "that could never
Bridge at Mountain Lake Dam Closed
-- from Kate Korus, Moran State Park -- Due to structural deterioration the bridge at the Mountain Lake dam has been closed to hikers. There are no established alternate routes around the bridge. Park staff have posted signs at all trailheads and approaches. We will let you know when we get
Lopezians Learn Guatemalan Cooking
-- from Barbara Keller -- [metaslider id=31217] For years I have been excited about a wonderful community development program on the shores of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. This week ten lucky Lopezians had a chance to sample the culture of their "sister" community in Guatemala over food. Thanks to Lopez
Guest Opinion: Orcas Island Hatchery Needs You
-- from Rollie Sauer, Volunteer, Glenwood Springs Hatchery -- Dear Friends and Fellow Residents of Orcas Island, There are many magnificent facets to this paradise called Orcas Island, most of which are natural. However, there is one that was created here to assist nature. On a former fruit orchard overlooking
Talk: How Climate Change Impacts the Pacific Northwest
Friday, August 29, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Julia Vouri -- Oregon Climate Change Research Institute Director Dr. Philip Mote to Discuss how Climate Change Impacts the Pacific Northwest on August 28 on San Juan Island and August 29 on Orcas Island Learn how climate change impacts the
