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
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
Naturalist’s Notebook: Where Have All the Dogfish Gone?
-- from Russel Barsh -- Spiny Dogfish (Squalus acanthias) were historically one of the most abundant sharks in the world, including the Salish Sea. They hunt the seafloor like halibut, Pacific cod, and rockfish, but only in relatively shallow coastal waters, avoiding most of the open oceans. They can wander
Attention Seniors: Hearts and Hands Can Help
-- from Didier Gincig -- Attention Seniors: If you or anyone you know could benefit from a little friendly help and companionship, please contact Didier Gincig at the Hearts and Hands office 376-7723 or e-mail him at heartsandhands@orcasonline.com. Trained volunteers are available for friendly visits, meal preparation, transportation, shopping/errands, respite
OIFR Schedules Emergency Drill
-- from Pat Ayers -- In cooperation with the Port of Orcas, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue will be conducting an "all hazards" emergency response drill this Thursday, August 7 from 6:00 p.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m. The drill is designed to maintain and improve our response abilities in EMS,
Larsen Leads Primary Election
-- from Brooke Davis, Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen -- Everett, WA – Today Rick Larsen celebrates leading in the Primary Election with 56 percent of the vote. Larsen will face Republican BJ Guillot in the General Election on November 4th. “Thank you to all of my supporters and the
Mister Sister’s Hipster Wedding
-- by Cara Russell -- Photo: Sarah Natasha Photography Rumor is that 14 weddings took place on Orcas Island on Saturday July 26. Here’s my experience at of one of those weddings—my older brother's. On Thursday night, July 24, Matt was taken out for his bachelor party. Donned
Missing Oregon Woman: Might She Be Here?
-- by Lin McNulty -- UPDATE: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 4 p.m. Officials are reporting the body of Jennifer Huston has been located in Yamhill County Oregon. Jennifer Huston, missing Dundee, Oregon woman. National media attention on the missing woman from Dundee, Oregon, Jennifer Huston, is now focused
Five Reasons to Go to the Orcas Chamber Music Festival
-- by Brigid Ehrmantraut -- The 17th season of the annual Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is fast approaching and it looks like a wonderful series of programs are headed our way. This summer, I have the honor of being the Festival's first-ever Intern and here are five of my
Still Time to Enter Dinner Winner Raffle
-- from Karen Key Speck -- The Dinner Winner Raffle has one more month for you to purchase raffle tickets to win a gift certificate to the Orcas eatery of your choice! Orcas Family Health Center will be selling raffle tickets through September 8th at which time the Board will
Votes in the Primary Election Due Today!
Mail by 3 p.m. or drop off at Ballot Box by 8 p.m. Primary Election ballots are due today, Tuesday, August 5. They need to be postmarked no later than August 5 or dropped in a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. On Orcas Island, the ballot box location is
Orcas Gleaners Set to Harvest Your Excess Bounty
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Is your orchard or garden more productive than you can handle? Are you going to be off island at peak harvest time? It is a shame to let all of that lovely food go to waste when there are hungry people on the island who
County (Still/Again) Looking to Fill Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: https://sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
Ferries: Summer Shuffle, Delay, Shuffle
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: Tuesday, August 5, 4:58 p.m. The inter-island vessel Klahowya is back on schedule. UPDATE: Tuesday, August 5, 12:45 p.m. The Elwha continues to run 35 minutes late due to heavy vehicle traffic and earlier delays. The 11:55am Anacortes to Friday Harbor departed 35
Cars and Planes Take Center Stage on Orcas
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=30772] If you didn't get your fill of planes at the Annual Fly-In at Orcas Airport this weekend, you only had to go down the road a bit, where the members Orcas Radio Control Aircraft Society (ORCAS) held their own little Fly-in. “We fly them,
