Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Doe Bay Internet Group Presents Wireless Option to Community
-- from Chris Brems -- The newly formed Doe Bay Internet Users Association (DBIUA) presented their initial findings on Saturday, January 25, to a standing-room-only crowd at the Doe Bay community room. Chris Brems, DBIUA board member, gave a recap of the internet service problems facing Doe Bay residents. He
The Big Day Approaches: 12th MAN Gearing Up
-- by Lin McNulty -- GO 'HAWKS! What else is there to say!? Photo: Suzana Roach It was a moment full of sunshine, spread not just by the rays out of the sky, but beaming from the faces of 12th MAN Seahawk fans who gathered in the parking
O’Brien Explains Proposed Fire & Rescue Levy
-- from Kevin O'Brien, Chief, Orcas Fire and Rescue -- On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, the Commissioners of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) unanimously approved resolution 2014-1 which includes the approval of ballot language and direction to ask the Orcas electorate to cast their ballots for Proposition No. 1
WSF Renames Vessels After Seahawks
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Passengers traveling on the Washington State Ferries Sunday, Feb. 2, will be boarding the “M/V Russell Wilson” or crossing Puget Sound on the “M/V Richard Sherman” as Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the vessels be named in honor of the Seattle Seahawks. “We couldn’t
Meet and Greet Local Congressional Candidate
Saturday, February 1, 12:00 Noon, Random Howse -- by Lin McNulty -- Mike Pryce is running for Congress! A retired U.S. Marine Reserve Lt. Colonel, currently living on Lopez, Pryce has recently thrown his hat into the ring to run against U.S. Representative Rick Larson in the upcoming November election.
Council Chair Wagers Local Treasures on Super Bowl
-- from Stan Matthews -- The Eagle County, Colorado Board of Commissioners is betting beef and beer on the Broncos against San Juan County’s salmon and hard cider bet on the Seahawks. Credit: Randy Wyrick, Vail Daily (Vail Colorado) On behalf of citizens of San Juan County, County
Oil, Coal & the Sea at Cherry Point
-- by Floyd McKay, of Crosscut.com -- The masses that stormed the gates of Big Coal in 2013 are turning their fury on Big Oil as the new year opens and the Pacific Northwest considers a future as a massive pipeline on rails connecting the fossil-fuel deposits of Wyoming and
Park & Rec Banner Year: Part Two
What About the Funhouse? – from Marcia West, Director, Orcas Island Park and Recreation District – Some collaborations need special mention and must stand apart from the crowd. The work of the Funhouse staff in supporting Park and Recreation programs is one of those relationships. The Funhouse Commons has been
Wenatchee High School Music Stars — Mariachi Huenachi!
Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Center -- from Orcas Center -- Mariachi Huenachi returns to Orcas Island next Saturday, Feb. 1 Mariachi Huenachi is a nationally award-winning high school band from Wenatchee that has played at Seattle Seahawks and Mariners games and shared the stage
Seahawks at Seaview: Super!
Sunday, February 2, 2:30 p.m., Seaview Theatre -- from Donna Laslo -- Seahawks @ Seaview on Sunday.COME CHEER ON THE HAWKS! We're having a Free, All Ages Super Bowl Party at the Seaview Theatre. We have rented a digital projector and will broadcast the Seahawks vs. the Denver
Neighborhood Watch in Rosario to “Make It Uncomfortable for Crime”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Call when you see something wrong Rosario area residents are being asked to look out for each other through the formation of a Neighborhood Watch. About three dozen property owners and residents gathered at the Moran Mansion for a meeting of the Rosario
Benjamin Pollard Wins Spelling Bee
-- by Cara Russell -- The brave spellers following their All-School Spelling Bee competition. Photo: Cara Russell On Tuesday, January 28, 19 student spellers sat nervously on the stage in the Orcas Island School cafeteria, waiting to compete in the All-School Spelling Bee. Students from the Orcas Island
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Friday, February 14, Dr. Triplett's Office Call for appointment -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Friday February 14 for free extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including
CSA Retains New Exec Administrator
-- from Jane Cable -- Kate Hansen Kate Hansen of Orcas Island has been retained as the Executive Administrator for the Common Sense Alliance (CSA). Kate has worked with multiple non-profits on Orcas and is a third generation islander who grew up in Rosario. She has a college
Personally Remembering Pete Seeger
-- from Sharon Abreu -- Today I mourn the passing and celebrate the life of Pete Seeger, who left this Earth at the age of 94. If ever there was a life well lived, it was Pete Seeger's. He was a true leader, a courageous activist. He was a mentor,
“I Love America” Concert at School
Thursday, January 30, 6:30 p.m., Orcas School Old Gym -- from Kristen Wilson -- More than 120 young Orcas students will lift their voices in songs about America at a concert on Thursday, January 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the old gym of the Orcas School. “Our kindergarten through 4th
