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
Orcas Issues Selfies Sort of Goes to the Dogs
-- by Lin McNulty -- It seemed like a good idea for April Fools Day—get our readers to submit "selfies" for posting on Orcas Issues. Little did we know that the majority of our readers are either animals, babies, or one woman well-hidden by a CD. Here is the complete
Letter to the Editor: Clarifying Levy Request
-- from Barbara G. Bedell Chair, Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 -- As Chair of the Board of Fire Commissioners for San Juan County Fire Protection District #2, I am writing to clarify a number of issues regarding the Fire/EMS levy and the operations
Guest Editorial: Why We Need an Effective CAO
-- from Barbara Bentley -- The landslide along the Stillaguamish River in Snohomish County is a stark reminder of why we need an effective Critical Areas Ordinance. As the introduction to San Juan County’s CAO states, “Protection and management of these [critical] areas is important to the preservation of ecological
Artsmith Poetry Reading at Darvills
Monday, April 7, 6 p.m., Darvill's -- from Jill McCabe Johnson -- T.S. Eliot said "April is the cruelest month," but Artsmith's April Poetry Month reading at Darvill's Bookstore features two poets whose work celebrates the magic and wonder of life. When reading the poems in Marjorie Manwaring's poetry collection,
Whitfield to Fill OPALCO Board Vacancy
-- from Suzanne Olson -- The OPALCO Board has appointed Dr. Jerry Whitfield of Shaw Island to fill the board vacancy in District 4 (Shaw, Bell, Canoe and Crane Islands). Dr. Whitfield began his service to the Co-op in March. Dr. Whitfield and his wife Carol live on Shaw Island
Help the Legion Auxiliary Help Students
-- from the American Legion Auxiliary Unit -- The American Legion Auxiliary generously funds scholarships for Orcas high school graduates. Each year, at this time, we reach out to the community (businesses and individuals) requesting a contribution of $25 for the continued funding of the scholarships. We will
OISD Wins Nearly Half a Million in Energy Grant Dollars
Award will stretch bond funding The State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has approved a $450,000 energy grant requested by the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Superintendent Barbara Kline announced on Friday, March 28. The grant was prepared in conjunction with the staff at University Mechanical who
“What Defines Art?” 2014 Film Series
-- from Kathi Ciskowski -- Art has probably been defined and studied as long as human beings have been drawn to its creation. Many local residents are touched by countless forms of art, as creators, patrons or both. Providing the opportunity to explore this eternal topic by highlighting some unusual
Letter to Editor: Voice of Firefighter/EMT Association
-- from Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Association -- We are proud to be part of the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue team. We represent the Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Association, and the 64 community members who serve as EMTs and Firefighters. As volunteers, we rely on our professional staff to
UW Undergrads Job-Shadow at Orcas Medical Facilities
-- from Ed Wilson -- UW students Jennifer Wong (left), Sylvia Stellmacher and Casey Guilland. Three undergrad students from the University of Washington spent their spring break shadowing medical professionals on Orcas Island this past week. The students, who all plan careers in healthcare fields, were part of
U.S. Senators: How to Help Oso and Darrington
We're sure you've been following the news from Oso and Darrington too, and as we were back there Friday, we just wanted to update you. The horrific mudslide last Saturday is impossible to describe. Last weekend we saw some of the worst devastation we'd ever seen in Washington -- but
Letter to the Editor: Choice for Fire Levy is Simple
-- Bill Wulff -- With regard to the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services LEVY, for me it's SIMPLE! When I need help I want the response to be with "NO HOLDS BARRED." Please join me in supporting Proposition One."
Deer Harbor Bridge Meeting on Tuesday
-- from Charles Binford -- The San Juan County Public Works Department, in conjunction with the Deer Harbor Community Center and The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, is presenting a new BRIDGE STATUS UPDATE & QUESTION/ANSWER MEETING at 1 p.m. Tuesday April 1 in The Deer Harbor Community Center. Colin
Junior Rowing Club Rows for 24 Hours
-- by Cara Russell -- Have you seen a group of teenagers camping out side of Island Market lately? The Orcas Island Rowing Club (OIR) junior team set up camp from noon to noon on Friday, March 28th and 29th, for their annual Spring 24 hour erg relay outside Island
Live in HD: Puccini’s La Bohème
Sunday, April 6, 1 pm, Orcas Center An exciting young cast stars in Franco Zeffirelli's breathtaking production of La Bohème, the most-performed opera in Met history. Italian star tenor Vittorio Grigolo makes his Live in HD debut as the passionate poet Rodolfo, and Romanian soprano Anita Hartig makes her highly
High School Strings Previews Contest Music
-- from Kristen Wilson -- High School Strings play at Emmanuel Episcopal Church The Orcas High School Strings played at the noon gathering of The Music Performance Group on Tuesday, March 25, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. They previewed three selections that they have been preparing for a
