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
Naturalist’s Notebook: Seabird Caviar!
-- from Russel Barsh -- Adult male Surf Scooters. Photo: San Juan Island National Historical Park How appropriate that dozens of Surf Scoters visited Eastsound to dine on herring eggs the week before the Orcas Island Bird & Wildlife Festival! Surf Scoters are hard to miss. Drakes have
Crossroads Lecture: Is Congress a Broken Branch or…?
Sunday, April 13, 2014, 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Sue Kimball -- Professor Paul Gronke to present: Is Congress a "Broken Branch" or is America a "Broken Policy"? Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host Reed College Political Science Professor, Paul Gronke, who will present – Is Congress a "Broken
Reactive Dog? There’s a Clinic For That
-- from Kt Hendrie -- Dog trainer Kt Hendrie is offering another Reactive Dog Clinic. This will be a six-session class starting in April 2014, dates to be determined by enrollees. Participants must be prepared to deal with the weather as the classes will be held outside. This clinic is
State Approves Marijuana Retail Lottery Process
Who will be the marijuana retailer on Orcas? -- by Lin McNulty -- Washington State University and private sector audit firm to produce ordered lists of applicants. The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) has approved staff’s recommendation for a lottery that will select the apparent successful applicants for marijuana
Letter to Editor: Support the Fire Levy
-- from Elizabeth Guerry -- Living on Orcas is a choice, a choice that I am so very glad to have been able to make. This is a special place, unlike any other. For all of the wonder and enchantment our little island has to offer, we must make sacrifices
April Poetry: Cherry Blossom 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. CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME -- by David Densmore -- Beneath the bright Cerulean sky of Spring We sit and lie on blankets strewn below
Letter to the Editor: Former Chief Finds OIFR Budget Sound
by Tim Fuller On Tuesday, April 1, I attended a Town Hall meeting at Fire Station 21 held by Orcas Fire and Rescue Fire Kevin O’Brien and the Fire District Commissioners regarding the Fire/EMS Levy proposal to be voted on April 22. Having read everything available related to the proposed
Canada to Hold Public Hearings on Kinder Morgan Pipeline Expansion
-- from Dow Jones Business News -- Canada's main energy regulator said Wednesday [April 3, 2014], it will hold public hearings into Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P.'s planned expansion of a pipeline that carries crude from the Alberta oil sands to Canada's Pacific Coast. ... The National Energy Board said
Pending Time-Sensitive Permit Application? County Needs to Hear from You
-- from Stan Matthews - With the new CAO regulations taking effect March 31, the County’s Community Development and Planning Department received a large volume of building permit submissions just ahead of that date. According to Building Official John Geniuch, many of those applications were submitted well ahead of planned
Submit Your Summer Activity to Parks & Rec All Orcas Publication
-- from Marcia West -- Orcas Island Park and Recreation District is compiling our second All Orcas summer recreation activities. We will be posting the catalog online and printing a limited number of copies for distribution at key locations. Our goal is to provide a service to the community and
Letter to Editor: Join Me in Voting Yes
-- from Tamara Joyner -- With my attention and prayers focused on our neighbors in Snohomish County’s Oso community, I am urged to ask you to vote yes in supporting the fire levy. As I see the devastation of the slide and listen to the response team leaders speak about
April Poetry: Towards Home
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. TOWARDS HOME -- by P. K. Littlewood -- Down home, it is said, Not behind, nor beside, But low, like under, Down low,
Middle School Spaghetti Dinner: 35th Year!
Friday, April 4, 5–6 p.m., or 6:30–7:30 p.m., School Cafeteria -- from Kyle Freeman -- Announcing the 35th annual Orcas Island Middle School Spaghetti Dinner! Hosted by the students and staff of Orcas Island Middle School and generously sponsored by Island Market. Tickets for the event event are $10 for
Update: Council Town Hall with Reps and Senator to be Live-streamed
Thursday, April 3, 2014, 1:00—3:00 p.m., Legislative Hearing Room The meeting will be live-streamed at https://sanjuanco.com/council/video.aspx#mode.live. Video-conferencing will be available at both the Orcas and Lopez Libraries (Lopez library will be available from 1:00 - 2:15 approx.). -- from Ingrid Gabriel -- The County Council will be attending a Town
Spring Gardening Workshop
Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School -- from Gwen Stamm -- The WSU Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at Friday Harbor Middle School on San Juan Island. The theme, Sustainable Gardening in Your Own Backyard, will be a
Call for Flea Market Vendors
-- from Stan Matthews -- Calling all vendors for the Spring Flea Market at the San Juan County Fairgrounds! The market will be held on Saturday, April 26th. This is an opportunity for vendors of all types including: food vendors, crafters and artists, community organizations looking to fundraise, and family
