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
Port Commissioners Meeting Rescheduled
Tuesday, April 8, 6 p.m., Airport Conference Room -- from Anthony Simpson -- The Regularly Scheduled Commissioner’s Meeting for the Port of Orcas has been rescheduled for April 8th at 6PM in the Airport Conference Room.
Letter to Editor: Paramedics Weigh in on Levy
-- from Local 3911, the Paramedics and Firefighters of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- To Our Orcas Community, After prudent review, We, Local 3911 (the Paramedics and Firefighters of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue), endorse the proposed Fire/EMS levy. We support the maintenance of the property tax levy because
April Poetry: In Praise of the Dandelion
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. IN PRAISE OF THE DANDELION (Tooth of the Lion, Taraxacum) -- by Ingrid Karnikis -- A versatile plant, leaves to eat, roots to
Measles Alert!
-- from San Juan County Health and Community Services, Updated April 2 at 5 p.m. -- Currently there are four suspected cases and one confirmed case of measles on San Juan Island. A San Juan Island adult has been diagnosed with a confirmed case of measles. The dates this person
Review Economic Development Element of the County Plan
Notice of SEPA Determination part of process -- Public Hearing Friday, April 18 at 8:34 a.m. in the County Council Chambers, Friday Harbor; comments accepted until April 16. The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the adoption of an Economic Development Element of the San
What Creative, Busy Fools These Students Be
-- from Brigid Ehrmantraut -- Faculty and students at Orcas Island High School were greeted by the smell of hay as they walked through the doors this morning. There is a long tradition of the Senior Class pranking the school the night before April Fool’s Day. This year, the seniors
Live at the Met: La Bohème this Sunday
Sunday, April 6, 1 p.m., Orcas Center - from Artha Kass -- The world’s most popular opera, La Bohème, will stream from the Met to Orcas Center this Sunday, April 6 at 1:00 pm. An exciting young cast stars in Franco Zeffirelli’s breathtaking production of La Bohème the most performed
Letter to the Editor: Fire Levy Shouldn’t Be a Blank Check
-- from Bob Phalan -- As most people do, I too appreciate Orcas Fire and admire the volunteers. I dedicated 17 years of my life to it and them. I do not believe this entitles the administration to a blank check. It is with amazement that I have read the
Letter to the Editor: Don Weston Will Be Missed
A great man died here on the island. Don Weston was not a close friend of mine, but he, at times, did a great job substituting in my High School Science classes, and when we casually met on-island he always impressed me as not only a warm and gentle man,
Time to Clean Up Our Island
-- from Kira Bradshaw -- We are all witness to litter strewn along roads, on beaches, and in town. Many of us stop to pick up litter on the island on a regular basis. Unfortunately thoughtless people continue to toss cans, bottles, and cigarette butts among other trash, all over
Letter to Editor: World-Class Rescue
-- from Patrick Shepler -- It is with great pride, respect and humility that I write this letter; and also with sadness that such a tragic event occurred. I know our entire department sends their thoughts and prayers. When a 911 call came in Saturday afternoon, March 22nd for a
Editorial: The Fire Levy, Then and Now
-- by Margie Doyle -- We've listened to, and repeated, many of the concerns of Orcas taxpayers as they face their vote for the Fire and Rescue District's levy in April. We've had some of those concerns ourselves, as wage earners who've seen a personal two-thirds drop in wages since
Calling All Pilots
-- from Tony Simpson, Orcas Airport Manager -- On Friday, April 11th at the Eastsound Fire Station, Jim Higginson, a long-time aviator in the San Juan Islands, will present his FAA Safety Seminar covering how to fly the island airports in a variety of conditions. This seminar is geared towards
Funhouse Fair Makes Science Fun and Lively!
-- by Cara Russell -- Rocketship of Wonder Award Winners Ewan Lister and Joseph Brewer. Photo: Cara Russell The 14th Annual Funhouse Science Fair was a free and fun family event that was open to the public on Saturday March 29th from 12-4pm at the Funhouse Commons. There
Much Ado About Nothing Workshop Upcoming
Mondays, April 7 - May 26, 2014, 1–2:30 p.m., Library Conference Room -- from Jane Alden -- Much Ado About Nothing is a romantic comedy, with some of the most thrilling male/female exchanges ever written! It is the Quintessential War of the Sexes with a glorious, deeply satisfying outcome! I
April Poetry: The Right of Way
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 RIGHT OF WAY -- by James McKeon -- A George Inness painting, Sunset at Montclaire Could be anywhere back east, but reminds
