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
Google Street View to Return
August 17 - 24, 2014 -- from Kristina Concord -- Former Friday Harbor High School students and Google Trusted Photographers Mahius & Kristina Concord will be giving businesses another opportunity to publish the inside of their location to Google Street View, a part of Google Maps that’s just starting to
Transportation Commission Releases Draft Plan 2035
Help Shape Washington’s Transportation Future: Statewide Public Comment on Plan Sought Through September 2014 Plan Recognizes Importance of Diverse Transportation Network for Puget Sound Region and Olympic Peninsula -- from Paul Parker, Deputy Executive Director, Washington State Transportation Commission -- The Washington State Transportation Commission (Commission) today released its draft
Energy Prize: San Juan County Advances to Quarterfinals
52 Communities Competing for Energy Efficiency -- from Lynda Lyshall, San Juan Conservation District Manager -- San Juan County was just selected to advance to the quarterfinalist round of the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a $5 million incentive competition to reduce energy consumption. “The enthusiasm in these communities is contagious,”
Writers Roundtable — A Taste of Summer: Sharing Our Writing
Saturday, August 16, 1-3 p.m., Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- Join fellow writers for an informal, open-ended conversation about our writing practice. We will have time for people to read from their own work, or to share the work of other writers whom they find appealing. If there is
Live Band Karaoke Will Rock the Fair
Friday, August 15, 7 – 9 p.m., San Juan County Fair -- from Reve Shannon -- “So you want to be a rock and roll star,” may just be song lyrics to a 1967 Byrds song, but people all over the world dream about the possibility. And what better way
Farm Stands: They’re Everywhere!
--photos and story by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=30863] Some are small, others are very small, and set along the side of the road, and you never know when you will see one around the bend, or up ahead—farm stands. It’s August and on Orcas many gardeners and farmers are
Rumi, Confessions, and Six Teens on a Junk: Don’t Miss It!
Friday, August 8, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Nancy Wang -- An evening of words and music. Fred Klein will recite both original and the poetry of others with the theme 'Confessions' in his languid Southern drawl that aims straight at the heart. Anji Ringzin will delight audiences with the 13th Century
Book Lovers’ Dream: It’s Almost Library Fair
Saturday, August 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Orcas Library – from Sandra Wilson – The Orcas Island Public Library will be the scene of the 58th Annual Library Fair on the second Saturday of August. For this year that makes it August 9. Location? At the Library itself. Time?
Get Your Gyro On at Doe Bay
Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17, 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Doe Bay -- from Mia Munroe -- You are invited to join me and another lovely group of Gyro-lovers ranging from teacher trainer to beginning students within the magical setting of Doe Bay. This is the 5th year
The Fair is Coming! So Much To Do!
Wednesday, August 13 — Saturday, August 16, 2014, San Juan County Fairgrounds -- from Reve Shannon -- Farm-tastic Fun is the name of the game at the San Juan County Fair, Wednesday, August 13 through Saturday, August 16, 2014. This community celebration located within walking distance of Friday Harbor on
Wounded Warrior Project Riders to Visit San Juan
Saturday, August 9, 10:05, San Juan Island -- from Sheila Harley, PIO, San Juan Island Fire Rescue -- Again this year, the Wounded Warrior Project will visit Friday Harbor as part of Soldier Ride Seattle this Saturday, August 9. The cyclists will arrive in Friday Harbor on the 10:05 a.m.
Weekend Ferry Alert for Doe Bay Fest
-- from Washington State Ferries – Beginning Thursday, August 7 through Sunday, August 10, the annual Doe Bay Fest will take place on Orcas Island. Customers can expect increased traffic from Anacortes to Orcas due to this event. On Thursday and Friday, Aug. 7 and 8, the 6:45 p.m. sailing
Sheriff’s Report: July 31 – August 5, 2014
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Distler -- JULY 31, 2014 14-004454: Deputies responded to a reported Domestic Situation on Orcas Island. Intoxicated Adult males were having a loud verbal disagreement. 14-004493: Deputies responded to a Citizen dispute on Orcas Island. The incident was resolved. AUGUST 1, 2014 14-004497: Deputies responded to
Head of San Juans’ LWV Testifies at Cherry Point Hearing
On July 24, League of Women Voters of the San Juans’ president, Diane Martindale testified at the Seattle Cherry Point Dock DEIS (draft environmental impact statement) Rally and Hearing. Below is the text of her speech. (Click here to see the PDF of her speech with footnotes and sources included).
Kings Football is Back: More Participants Needed
-- from Kim Ihlenfeldt -- Starting this week, we are pleased to announce the return of Kings Football. This year’s team will be playing in the NCYFL Midget category with games in Friday Harbor and on the mainland. League play will be for ages 9 and 10; both boys and
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Thursday, August 14, 2014 -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Thursday, August 14 for free extractions for Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth). To make an appointment
