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
Growler Noise? Council Wants to Hear (About) It
-- from Stan Matthews -- The San Juan County Council is asking county residents to help assess how noise from military aircraft taking off and landing at the Naval Air Station at Whidbey Island is affecting activities and the quality of life in the County. Beginning Friday, May 16, residents
New Scenic Byway ‘Wayshowing’ Signs Being Posted
-- from Deborah Hopkins Buchanan, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Many of the scenic byway signs are now up on Orcas! Those that need separate posts are a bit delayed; SJC Public Works’ goal was to put as many byway signs as possible on existing sign posts. You’ll find
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time to Stream Live
Thursday, May 22, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Following its smash-hit live broadcast in 2012, the National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to Orcas Center on Thursday, May 22, at 7:30 pm. Now a huge West End success,
Orcas Boy Choir Invites All to Recital
Saturday, May 17 at 3 pm at the Community Church --from Mary WillAllen, Director, Orcas Boy Choir -- The Orcas Boy Choir in performance at the Moran Mansion, Rosario Resort, November 2013 Orcas Boy Choir will present a recital of some of their recent accomplishments,--singing in two and
Editorial: Another Reason I Love My Island
-- by Lin McNulty -- I had not planned on writing an Editorial today, but a juxtaposition of events re-warmed my heart about my beloved island. Earlier today I watched a video in which a man who has fallen to the ground and calls out for help is ignored as
Discounted Aviation Fuel Coming to Eastsound
-- from Tony Simpson, Airport Manager -- The Orcas Airport in Eastsound and Aeronautical Services Incorporated of Friday Harbor have concluded an agreement to lower the price of aviation fuel sold at the airport for June, July and August this year. Initially, the price should drop on June 1st from
Letter to the Editor: Countering CSA Claims
-- by David Dehlendorf -- The recent exchange of letters by Sam Buck and Howie Rosenfeld in local media, including Orcas Issues, continues the tradition of misinformation perpetrated by the Common Sense Alliance (CSA) and its supporters over the last several years. Their intention is to mislead the public when
Letter to the Editor: Montessori Extends Thanks for Spring Auction Guests
from Teresa Chocano, OMS Director & Orcas Montessori School Board of Directors THANK YOU! to the many local and off island friends and businesses that contributed to the success of the Orcas Montessori School Spring Auction this past April 26. OMS extends many heartfelt thanks to: Event hosts Nate Schons,
Ciders Rule!
Up to 70 different ciders and meads were available for tastes -- by Madie Murray -- From eleven in the morning to four in the afternoon, the Eastsound Village Green was packed with people enjoying the market, the music, and a multitude of ciders and meads. The big
Island Hospital Names Orcas Nurse Employee of the Month
-- from Ed Wilson -- Dr. Camille Fleming (left) and Carol Boring, RN Island Hospital of Anacortes has named Carol Boring, RN, of Orcas Medical Center (OMC), “Employee of the Month” for April 2014. The hospital and its affiliates, including the Orcas clinic, employ a total of about
It’s Raining Cats and Dogs at Senior Center!
May 1 – 30, Senior Center Lundeen Room -- from Jacqueline Kempfer -- Oil paintings by Anna Tejada The public is invited to view and exhibit of paintings, photography and sculpture in the Lundeen Room of the Orcas Island Senior Center. Our "raining cats and dogs" exhibit also
Benefit Softball Game between FireFighters and EMTs
May 14, at 7p.m. at Buck Park Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District will host a Firefighters vs. EMTs Softball Challenge to benefit Oso firefighter Seth Jerreds who lost his wife (Christina Jefferds), his granddaughter (Sinoah Huestis), his home and his dog in the Oso mudslide. The goal is to
Grand Re-opening of the Sea View Theatre
Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 Double Feature: Doors Open at 5 p.m. -- from Donna Laslo -- "WIZARD OF OZ" at 6 p.m. and "CAPTAIN AMERICA" at 8:30 p.m. John Mount, owner of the Sea View Theatre, with new digital projector Come join us for a
Choral Society Sings of “Love Lost, Love Found”
Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center This Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 PM the Orcas Choral Society will present “Love Lost, Love Found” at Orcas Center. The program will include the popular tunes “Fields of Gold” and the Beatles’ “Yesterday,” and is centered on the work
Letter to the Editor: “We Trust You With Our Son”
-- from Steve & Marla Johns -- Vehicle accident on Buck Mt. Road injures teenager On the afternoon of Friday, May 9th, we received a call no parent wants to receive....there's been an accident. Our son had lost control of his car, rolling it on Buck Mountain Rd.
Deer Harbor Plan Review Agenda for Wednesday
Wednesday, May 14, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. -- from Charles Binford -- DEER HARBOR PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING DEER HARBOR COMMUNITY CENTER 4319 Deer Harbor Road Agenda 1. Chair: Call To Order, Quorum, Minutes of last meeting 2. Chair will recognize Public Attendees. Members of public are invited to
