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
April Poetry: That Song Inside Your Heart
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. THAT SONG INSIDE YOUR HEART -- by Ed Wilson -- That song inside your heart is not forbidden. It's allowed. It need not
Active Investigation into WSF Commuter Ticket Fraud
-- by Margie Doyle -- County Sheriff Rob Nou confirmed that there is an active investigation underway regarding reports of fraudulent use of "commuter" ferry ticket numbers at the Washington State Ferries (WSF) toll booth in Anacortes. There has been no response, other than acknowledgment of an active investigation regarding
OICC Annual Women’s Spring Luncheon
Saturday, May 10, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Environmental Learning Center -- by Sue Lewis -- Great food, wonderful ambiance and heartwarming fellowship will make May 10 a day to remember. The theme of this year’s Orcas Island Community Church Women’s Spring Luncheon is “Victory Gardens.” The theme comes from Psalm 18:19,
See Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte on Sunday
Sunday, April 27, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Cosi Fan Tutte, Mozart's beloved opera about testing the ties of love, streams live in HD from the Metropolitan Opera to Orcas Center on Sunday, April 27 at 1:00 pm. If you’ve seen or heard The Magic Flute
Current Measles Surveillance
-- from County Health Department -- [As of April 22], no additional cases have been reported or are under investigation in San Juan County since April 18, 2014. Over the past month there have been a total of six (6) cases of measles among San Juan Island residents. All known
Letter to Editor: Cast Your OPALCO Vote
-- from Lee Sturdivant and Louise Dustrude, Friday Harbor -- We'd like to urge every OPALCO member to be sure to vote by noon May 2 in the OPALCO Board election, either by mail or online at www.opalco.com. We are voting to keep two smart experienced board members to help
April Poetry: The M/V Mighty Pride
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. THE M/V MIGHTY PRIDE -- by Margie Doyle -- The Mighty Pride he called her The woman that he owned He loved her
Measles, Mental Health and Marijuana: an Interview with John Manning
-- by Margie Doyle -- John Manning Retiring County Health Department Director John Manning recently spoke to Orcas Issues on the work he's done and changes he's seen in the two decades he has served in that position. Manning came to the Pacific Northwest nearly 40 years ago, following
Letter to Editor: Why I Want Another Term
-- from Glenna Hall -- As controversy swirls regarding the upcoming OPALCO Board election, I want to make my position regarding OPALCO's role in broadband as clear as possible: I strongly support OPALCO playing a significant role in bringing true broadband to OPALCO members and to the larger Islands community.
Great Gear at Granny’s Attic!
Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center What fun to poke around Granny's Attic -- and no cobwebs or bumping your head on the rafters, for this "Attic" sale takes place at the easily-accessible Senior Center. You can find a Chinese planter, a ten-speed
Mayoral Candidate Selection Season Upon Us
Will this year also go to the dogs? -- from Susan Anderson -- Children’s House is seeking candidates and sponsors for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound. The race -- featuring five local pets -- is an annual “fun”raiser benefiting the school’s toddler and preschool program. Eastsound's current mayor, Fargo
Nominate an Island Steward
Deadline for Nominations: May 23, 2014 -- from Julia Vouri -- Do you have a friend or neighbor who takes exceptional care of their land? A teacher who inspires students to understand and care for the environment? A business that has been a leader in sustainable business practices? Here is
April Poetry: Poem in Thoughts
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. POEM IN THOUGHTS -- by George Karnikis -- There are poems for me that swim in a sea of thoughts. I cast my
OPAL Celebrates 25th Birthday with Report to Community and Picnic
Saturday, May 17, Noon, OPAL Commons -- from Judy Whiting -- Watch your mailbox! Holding a preview copy of OPAL’s first “Report to the Community” is OPAL Executive Director Lisa Byers. Joining her are (left to right) Helen Bee, OPAL trustee; Penny Sharp Sky, OPAL co-founder and trustee; and
Kids! Come to the Bill Yarlott Fishing Derby!
Saturday, April 26, 7 to 11 a.m. at Cascade Lake, Moran State Park -- from Michel Vekved -- Time for the Bill Yarlott fishing derby! This year marks the 18th annual Bill Yarlott fishing derby. Kids are encouraged to come out and fish from Cascade lake and then
Irthlingz’ Abreu & Hurwicz on “Speak Up, Speak Out”
On KSVR -- Wednesday April 23 at 5 pm and Sunday April 27 at 8 pm "Music From the Heart - Climate Change Education" Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz can be heard on KSVR.org this afternoon and Sunday Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz, singer-songwriters and co-founders of Irthlingz
