Here’s a thought…
“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.”
Growlers on Whidbey Comment Period Extended
-- from Bryan Thomas, Communications Director for Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today praised the Navy’s decision to extend the public comment period for scoping of the EA-18G Environmental Impact Statement to January 31. “This is good news for residents of Whidbey Island and neighboring counties,” Larsen
Six School Music Groups in Free Concert
Thursday, January 16, 6:30 p.m., School Cafeteria -- from Kristen Wilson -- Orcas student musicians from the 5th through 8th grades will bring their voices and instruments together for a music-filled evening on Thursday, January 16, in the Orcas School Cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. Music Directors Pamela Wright (strings and
Missing Sea Acres Man Located
-- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- UPDATE: The missing Orcas man has been found. At approximately 9 a.m., the San Juan County Sheriff’s department was notified that the man was accounted for and in stable medical condition. Tuesday, Jan.14, at approximately 12:30 a.m., OIFR personnel and San Juan
Christmas Eve Traffic Stop Audio Available
AUDIO NOW AVAILABLE! -- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- On Christmas Eve deputies were involved in a traffic stop in Friday Harbor that involved a hay ride of Christmas carolers and ultimately a heated and disturbing confrontation that has triggered great concern and emotion in our Community. I have been
The Many, Mysterious Harbor Porpoises
Tuesday, January 14 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall, Eastsound The SeaDoc Society & YMCA Camp Orkila Present “Changing Populations of Harbor Porpoises and other Cetaceans in the Salish Sea," a lecture by John Calambokidis of Cascadia Research. Although the harbor porpoise is the most abundant and widely
Progress Report on Olga Strawberry Plant
-- from Patsy Stephens, for the Olga Strawberry Council -- The Olga Strawberry Plant, aka Orcas Artworks and Olga Café before the fire The arson fire of July 19 left a visible and emotional sadness to the Olga and entire Island community. Since that day the historic building has
Valentine’s Day Benefit for Children’s House
“Get your kicks” on Route 66, but wine and dine your Valentine on Orcas -- from Susan Anderson -- Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to swing to the sounds of Half Pack LIVE!, a Vegas-style show band that’s bouncy, fun and well-delivered entertainment reminiscent of the old
Transformational Book Reading Coming to Darvills
Wednesday, January 29, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Darvills --from Daniel Marty -- Author Daniel Marty Join Daniel Marty and learn more about his new book: Change Your Story – Change Your Life. This is a practical guide to move your story forward, reconnect with your dreams and live your life from
Miró | Beethoven Ticket Sales Open
TICKET SALES OPEN ONLINE JANUARY 15, 2014 “Miró | Beethoven | An Epic Journey," June 23 - 29 An Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Special Event -- from Joyce Stone -- An unforgettable musical experience is coming to Orcas! The internationally renowned Miró Quartet will perform the complete 16 string
Free Community Dinners at OCS
Tuesday, January 14, 5–7:30 p.m., Orcas Christian School Continues second Tuesday of the month -- from Sandi Harris -- Orcas Christian School would like to announce our Community Dinners starting up again for the winter months. Jan, Feb and March, on the second Tuesday of the month, we serve a
Song & Dance from “Moulin Rouge” for Kids & Adults
-- from Grace McCune -- It's time for the next series of children and adult choirs! This year I will be teaching the music from Baz Luhrman’s movie musical "Moulin Rouge." This will be an exciting new adventure for these choirs as we pull together an event that includes in
Guest Opinion: Island Air Ambulance a Conflict
-- from Stan Wagner -- My wife and I live on Waldron Island, and for years we have had a subscription to Airlift Northwest as have most Waldron residents. Airlift has always served Waldron well, and, there has never been a medical emergency on the Island that Airlift could not
American Legion Goes After the Salmon
Derby on Jan. 18-19 coincides with Membership Drive -- from Dave Resch -- The 35th Annual Salmon Derby will take place on January 18 and 19, There are fish out there and good tides for some good fishing. The entry fee is $50 per person --- registration required by midnight
Hawks Fans Rock The Lower
-- by Lin McNulty -- Bartenders Kyle and Vanessa, both Seahawks fans, were too busy to watch the game. Photo: Lin McNulty It may not have been exactly a seismic event at The Lower Tavern, but, unlike at CenturyLink Field, there were no seismographs installed to know exactly
County Campers Can Make Reservations Now
-- from San Juan County Parks Department -- For 2014, County Parks is continuing its “residents only” opportunity to pre-reserve campsites at county parks. This year, the popular County Parks program offers residents a chance to make their prime-time summer camping reservations between January 13th & February 27th. This offer
Orcas Schools Look at Kids’ Relationships
The Orcas Island School District has engaged Orcas Island Family Therapist Beth Jenson, LMHC, to present two workshops on child-youth peer relationships the next two Wednesday evenings. On Wednesday, Jan. 15 Jenson will meet parents of school children to talk to parents about "When Friends Aren't So Friendly: Relational Aggression
