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
Orcas Open Golf Tournament and Auction This Weekend
-- from Vala Ross -- This is an event that golf enthusiasts will not want to miss! On Friday, June 27th and Sunday, June 29th the second annual Orcas Open Golf Tournament and Auction will be held at the beautiful Orcas Island Golf Course. The proceeds from the Orcas Open
Faun Fables at Random Howse
-- from Evan Allred -- Faun Fables from Oakland to Orcas Faun Fables is back on Orcas. If you missed them last time, come out for this Friday's show , June 27 at Random Howse, starting at 7pm. Hailing from Oakland California, with roots in Washington, they bring
Shireene Hale To Leave County Dept. of Community Development
Shireene Hale, Deputy Director of Community Development and Planning, is leaving County employment effective August 1st after nine years of service. Ms. Hale served San Juan County at a time when it endeavored to meet a host of state required planning mandates. “She tackled several very tough land use planning
With the Weekend Came Thievery
-- by Lin McNulty -- A bit of criminal activity and rudeness seems to have invaded Eastsound on the weekend of June 14, as shoplifters and drunken dine-and-dashers thought they would have a heyday on Orcas Island. Little did they know that islanders aren't stupid. Farmers Market Two women working
Guest Opinion: Rabbits and Botfly (Cuterebra)—The Dangers
Not for the Faint of Heart -- from B. Sadie Bailey -- I've written letters before about rabbits, and shared facts about their voracious and destructive habits. But I haven't yet written about the health menace that rabbits carry and spread to other rodents and your pets: Botfly (Cuterebra). You
Ranker Wants Full Disclosure on Bakken Crude Shipments
(Editor's Note: Upon receiving this press release from Senator Rankin's office, we contacted them for additional information, i.e., does Bakken crude ship through the San Juans, or only by rail? In reply, we received the following statement from Aaron Wasser, Communications Director, quoting a Senate Environmental Committee Policy staffer:) All
Canada’s Tar Sands Export Plans Approved
-- by Floyd McKay for Crosscut.com -- In Big Energy’s massive rush to export oil and coal from inland United States and Canadian mines and wells to the hungry power users of Asia, there’s a leader. First-past-the-post honors go to Northern Gateway. The Canadian government has approved the plan to
AmeriCorp Assists YMCA Camp Orkila
--by Cara Russell-- Group Back Row: Steve Long, Nathan Lucas, Sean Savage. Middle: Rachel Codd, Heidi Livingston, Kyra Haney, Ryan Cox. Front NCCC team leader Kelly Barrett, Rich Harvey. Throughout the month of June, Rich Harvey of Harvey Logging Company, along with eight young members of AmeriCorps National
Bon Voyage, Evergreen State
WSF retires its oldest ferry: Bon voyage sailing for the Evergreen State is Sunday, June 29 -- from Washington State Ferries -- The soon-to-be decommissioned Evergreen State. Courtesy Washington State Ferries. The public is invited to bid “bon voyage” to Washington State Ferries’ oldest ship, the 87-car Evergreen
Guest Opinion: OPALCO Board Goes Dark
--by Alex MacLeod -- Alex MacLeod When John Bogert resigned in frustration last September from the OPALCO Board, there was a sense of real loss in the Shaw community, where he is known as a smart, steady, community-spirited guy who had been twice elected to represent our district.
Koch Problem / MoveOn.org Movie Party
Saturday, June 28 at 3:00 pm -- from Steve and Linda Hulley -- In the updated release of his critically-acclaimed film, Koch Brothers Exposed: 2014 Edition, director Robert Greenwald pulls back the curtain on ultra-conservative billionaires Charles and David Koch, shines a light on the Kochs' toxic and sprawling reach,
Naturalist’s Notebook: The Second Shift
-- by Russel Barsh -- A Leafcutter bee enjoying Gumweed at Indian Island (Russel Barsh 2014) Wildflower meadows in the islands, including the recovering meadow at Indian Island, pass through successive waves of flowering and insect pollinators each summer. The first wave, usually lasting for several weeks between
Yummy Fundraiser for Sailing Club
Sunday, June 29 at the OIYC Picnic Shelter, West Sound -- from the Orcas Island Yacht Club -- There will be three seatings from 4:30 to 6:30 for an Orcas Youth Sailing Fundraising dinner at the Orcas Island Yacht Club Picnic Shelter next Sunday. Dinner, with a choice of salmon
Keary Taylor to Discuss e-Book Publishing
Thursday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Orcas Public Library -- by Teri Murray -- Local writers are invited to attend a talk with Orcas author Keary Taylor to hear how she has made such a phenomenal success of her four novels that are sold almost
Editorial: Is This How WAVE2GO Theft Happened?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Does this solve part of the mystery? Perhaps. At least it puts to rest the chatter in my head about how this theft of valid ticket numbers could have happened. I was seeing an "inside job" by someone at the Anacortes landing, or a hack
WSF Schedules Community Meeting
Wednesday, June 25 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Council Chambers -- from Jim Corenman, FAC Chair -- WSF is holding a community meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 in Friday Harbor at the San Juan County Council chambers, 55 Second Street. This meeting will be streamed
