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
The Invisible Visitor: “The Travel Effect” in the Islands
National Travel & Tourism Week, May 3 – 11 -- from Barbara Marrett, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Look around you. What would the Islands be without your favorite restaurant – the one you enjoy on special occasions? Without performing arts centers, museums and gorgeous galleries? Without the lookout
Local Contractors to Restore Olga’s Artworks
Strawberry Council Signs on Dotted Line to Begin Restoration -- from Patsy Stephens, Olga Strawberry Council -- The long-awaited restoration/rebuild of the historic Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant, more commonly known as the Artworks, has begun. The Olga Strawberry Council, non-profit owner of the building, is pleased to announce the awarding
Tacoma Deportation Activism Focuses National Attention on Immigration
-- by Rachael Stoeve of crosscut.com -- At 6:30 in the morning on February 24, Maru Mora Villalpando and eight other people locked their arms together and formed a human chain across the driveway of the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Wash. A cold rain drizzled down as they stood
April Poetry: Studio Time
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. STUDIO TIME -- by Sharon Ho -- Days dull or bright, I fly my kite. In deft hands my whims take flight. Clay
OPALCO Offers Free Wi-Fi at Ferry Landings to Paperless Billing Members
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Beginning Monday, May 5th, OPALCO members can access Wi-Fi at the interisland ferry landings with their SmartHub (eBill) user name and password. OPALCO is able to offer this public service free of charge in exchange for the savings created by paperless billing. Members must be
Letter to the Editor: A Fair and Effective Planning Commission?
-- from Jon Christoffersen, Shaw Island -- Is the recent conversation about the membership of the San Juan County Planning Commission a “Tempest in a Teapot”? Perhaps too many adjectives seeking a cause célèbre? I think not, and this is why: The Planning Commission has nine members, all volunteers, who
LWV – SJs Hold Annual Meeting at Luncheon
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold its Annual Membership Meeting at a luncheon on Monday, May 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Island Golf Club. Following the business portion of meeting, Cindy Hansen, Education Coordinator of the Whale Museum in
April Poetry: Traffic Count on Windward Way, Deer Harbor
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. TRAFFIC COUNT ON WINDWARD WAY, DEER HARBOR -- by Sara Williams -- On the sound: One float plane, engine throbbing One skiff, skipper
Sons Planning Dinner for Moms
Saturday, May 3, 5:30–8 p.m., American Legion -- from Marcia Spees -- The community is invited to a pre-Mother’s Day dinner hosted by the Sons of the American Legion. Enjoy a delicious meal of stuffed pork loin, Caesar salad, garlic mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, dinner roll and dessert for only
Bird Column: An Open Door to Wonder and Awe
-- by Carol Owens -- Western goldfinches, ready for breakfast! Favorite hobby? Elegant sport? Elitist science? Maybe all of these, but to most of us, just fun. We hang birdfeeders, or scatter leftover bread crumbs, put a feeder on the window in the kids’ room, and begin the
Quilts, Quarters and Quirks of History
National Historic Preservation Month Events in the San Juan Islands -- from the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- During “History Lives Here,” National Historic Preservation Month in May, quilt exhibits, guided tours, lectures, open historic officers’ quarters and other special events will convey the islands’ captivating and often quirky
School Board Hires Sup’t. and Remodel Contractor
-- by Margie Doyle -- At its regular meeting on Thursday, April 24, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors approved a two-year contract to hire Eric Webb as 1.0 FTE Superintendent, effective July 1, 2014. The approximate annual cost for this position, including a 28 percent benefit
April Poetry: Sail or Delight?
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. SAIL OR DELIGHT? -- by Carla Stanley -- And all night danced the ashes that phoenix kept jarred in a bubble they and
WSF Update: The Changing Status
-- from WSF -- UPDATE: April 26 at 1:29 p.m. -- The 1:55pm sailing from Friday Harbor to Anacortes is cancelled. The Chelan will be back in service and is scheduled to depart on time for the 3:40pm sailing from Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas. Necessary repairs to the Chelan
Dental Van Returning
Thursday-Friday, May 1-2 --from Hilary Canty -- The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International will be returning to Orcas on May 1st and 2nd. The Clinic will provide care to qualifying community members. Services provided during the clinic will be free of charge, thanks to the donation of skills
King Lear to Stream Live
Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- One of the great theatre events of the season, Shakespeare’s most powerful tragedy, King Lear, streams Live in HD from London to Orcas Center, Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 pm. Academy Award®-winner Sam Mendes (James Bond: Skyfall, American
