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
Over All Too Soon: Graduation Memories
-- from the Orcas Issues staff -- It was a wild and wonderful week, with high emotions and pride in accomplishment. From the OASIS (Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies) High School graduation, to the presentation of senior projects, to the traditional scholarship awards at the Celebration of Success to the culminating
Growler Flight Operations Schedule
Flight Operations Schedule at OLF Coupeville the Week of June 15-21, 2014 NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash., on June 17, 19 and 20, 2014. Tuesday and
Learn to Sail the Seas!
-- from Gwyneth Burrell for Sail Orcas -- Jr. Sailing Sailing lessons for boys and girls aged 8-15 on West Sound will be running again this summer starting June 23rd. Now in it's 21st year this popular program is a great activity for visiting kid as well as locals. Sign
Orcas Island’s Harvey Family Parade Grand Marshals
Chamber of Commerce Honors ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ in Community Parade -- from Lance Evans -- “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 5 in Eastsound. "One of the things that makes island living exceptional is our powerful sense of
Funhouse Commons 5K Run
Saturday, July 5, 8:45 a.m., Village Green -- from Alyson Stephens -- On Saturday of Independence Day weekend, before the parade, The Funhouse Commons will hold it’s 3rd annual “FC5.” Divisions include a 5K run, 5K walk, and a 1K kids' run. Walkers will start at 8:45, The kids' race
Actors Theater to Bring Burying Aunt Beulah to Random Howse
Thursday & Friday, June 19 & 20, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Doug Bechtel -- First up in Actors Theater of Orcas Island's summer schedule is a Readers Theater production of the comedy “Burying Aunt Beulah” by Joni Hilton. This award winning play tells what happens when Beulah, the
Seven to be Honored for Environmental Stewardship
-- from Julia Vouri, Stewardship Network of the San Juans -- Christine Langley, Lopez Island Seven Good Steward awards will be presented to islanders and local organizations in recognition of exceptional environmental stewardship on Saturday, June 21 at the Orcas Island Solstice Celebration. At 11 a.m., winners will
GMA To Be Repealed in San Juan County?
Friday June 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station -- from the Eagle Forum -- Presentation with Discussion to follow. The state legislature has passed [GMA repeal legislation] and it has been signed into law that counties, with less than 20,000 residents in one of the
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Community For Support of Students
-- from the Families of the Orcas Island High School Class of 2014 -- The families of the Orcas Island High School senior class send our heartfelt thanks to the community members and businesses that have supported our students throughout their growing up years. We would like to recognize businesses
Darvills Contributes to Book Week Success for Kids
-- from Brook Meinhardt -- Pictured with books from Darvills: Brook Meinhardt, Izie Janecek,Hazel Meinhardt Moe, Henry Meinhardt Moe, Susan Stolmeier, and Janet Brownell (OIEF) Always working to instill and nourish the joy of reading, Darvill’s Bookstore once again joined the Orcas School District and the PTSA in
Common Sense Alliance Announces New Board Members
-- from Jane Cable, Common Sense Alliance -- Rich Peterson and Dave Hyde have been unanimously appointed to the Board of Directors of the Common Sense Alliance (CSA). Rich had a career as a Fire Chief with 29 years of service in Santa Barbara, California. Upon retirement his family moved
OHS Class of 2014 Graduates!
-- by Cara Russell -- They wore blue and silver robes, and before the ceremony began, a few at a time poked their heads into the gym to make sure their family had found their seats. Roses and lilies made fragrant the air, as the high school gym was transformed
County Completes Odlin Park Renovation
-- from San Juan County Communications -- County Parks celebrated the completion of Odlin Park renovation projects that spanned more than a decade with an event titled “Rediscover Odlin” Thursday, June 12, at the park on Lopez Island. The weather cooperated, providing a perfect sunny afternoon for the more than
Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium
Saturday, June 21 from 9 am - 3 pm at Random Howse Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) will present an "Island Injury Prevention Symposium". Lunch will be provided free of charge. It is open to the public,. The topics will focus on traumatic
Silence and Song with Susan Osborn
Mondays 7:30 - 10 pm, June 16, 23, 30 & July 7 This is an invitation to explore and reclaim the joy and birthright of singing. Singing is the direct language of the soul, available to all people regardless of talent. It is a universally understood communication, beyond words, from
Major Drug Arrest in Rosario Area
-- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- On Friday, June 13, 2014, a search warrant was executed by San Juan County Sheriff's detectives and deputies, assisted by a Bellingham Police K-9 team at a Rosario area home on Orcas Island in connection with a drug investigation. The search resulted in the
