Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Anacortes-Lopez Sailing Canceled – Sidney Sailing on Schedule
From Washington State Ferries Due to necessary repairs the 6:15 a.m. sailing sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and the 7:15 a.m. sailing from Lopez to Anacortes have been cancelled. Updates will occur as conditions change. Update: 8:30 a.m. Necessary repairs have been made and the Chelan is back in service
Orcas Education Foundation Late Summer Report
School is right around the corner, and the Orcas Island Education Foundation is excited about the 2013-14 year. For the first time in five years, donations to OIEF will not be used to pay for basic educational needs. The school district is financially more stable thanks to increased enrollment in the
Orcas? Still Protected
By Greg Shaw, Berit Anderson, Ashley Walls, and Christina Montilla CrossCut.com The National Oceanic and Atmpospheric Association announced this morning [Aug. 2] that the Northern Resident Orca population, which summers in the Puget Sound, will remain protected under the Endangered Species Act. The decision comes in response to a petition
SeaDoc Loses Volunteer and Friend
from the SeaDoc Society Sadly, our friend Nancy Alboucq passed away earlier in the summer after a short battle with cancer. Nancy was a frequent volunteer in the SeaDoc office and always brightened our days when she came in. She was dedicated to the principles of SeaDoc and was a
Larsen Helps Secure Federal Funding to Protect Puget Sound Killer Whales
from the Office of Representative Rick Larsen Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced that the federal government will spend more than $900,000 to protect Southern Resident Killer whales in the Puget Sound. Larsen actively supported the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife’s application for the grant, including by sending
Last Minute Opportunity to Participate…
from Ingrid R. Gabriel Clerk of the Council Due to interest in providing public comment during the August 6, 2013, 9:15 AM scheduled Public Hearing on the proposed Ordinance Amending the Conservation District Fee Assessment, the Council will receive comment via teleconferencing. To participate, please call the following conference number:
Pete Moe Steps Down to Step Up
by Lin McNulty Pete Moe has been doing double duty at the Funhouse Commons, as well as Orcas Recycling Services. Pete Moe, Executive Director of the Funhouse Commons, announced last night that he will be stepping down from his current position after seven years to become the new
Surprised? Orcas Wins “Favorite Island”
from Shareen Perkins Kenmore Air There we are—everyone's favorite island—from the air. Photo: Kenmore Air We received over 2,300 entries in our "Vote for your favorite Island" promotion, and the winner again this year is Orcas Island! Congratulations to everyone that voted for "The Emerald Isle" - a
Indian Island Naturalists Notebook: Shiner Perch
Shiner Perch have weird parasites! Haemobaphes diceraus Yes, it looks really nasty! And it can be very bad news for a small fish like this young Shiner Perch. Haemobaphes diceraus may look like a red worm, but it is actually a penellid copepod—a group of tiny crustaceans that
Tour Early Orcas Industry at Judd Cove
Saturday, August 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. Explore the Early Lime Industry of the San Juan Islands with Boyd Pratt and Steve Cohan. Boyd Pratt is an architectural historian from San Juan Island. His extensive research coupled with a delightful storytelling style brings to life the fascinating
Update from Doe Bay and the Upcoming Fest
from Joe Brotherton, Owner Doe Bay Resort Doe Bay was heartbroken to lose the Olga Café. We refer guests there all year round, but especially at Doe Bay Fest. Although we were fully staffed, we have been able to employ some of the workers who were suddenly jobless. We are
“How to Make a Zombie Movie” Continues on Orcas!
from Conrad Wrobel Conrad and Hunter making "Angels of the City" Last year, the film class that offered kids acting and hands-on filming experience was well received by the community. Now, by popular demand, it will return this summer for the youth. Overseen by filmmakers Conrad Wrobel and
Senator Ranker Praises Decision to Expand Impact Study of Coal Terminal
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below following the decision to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact study should the coal export terminal project at Cherry Point move forward: “This is exactly the decision we have been seeking for several years now since we wrote the first comment letter
Letter to the Editor: “Medical Alert” Telephone Scam
I wanted to alert [Orcas Issues' readers] to the following telephone scam; we experienced it on all three of our telephone lines last week. The caller announces that someone has ordered an “emergency medical alert system” for you because you have had a fall (in a recorded message) and goes
Join the Wildlife 100 Tour on Any Island!
Cycle on with Wildlife Cycles on Sunday, August 11! 100 Mile Tour Benefits Orcas Park & Rec The 22nd Annual Wildlife 100 cycles out on Sunday, August 11. Are you ready to ride? Dan Christopherson of Wildlife Cycles says, "This is a pretty low-key affair, even after 21
Open Letter to Corps of Engineers from Lummi Nation
Colonel Bruce A. Estok, District Engineer US Army Corps of Engineers - Seattle District PO Box 3755 Seattle, WA 98124 SUBJECT: Lummi Opposition: Proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal Bulk Dry Goods Shipping Facility (Ref. No. NWS-2008-260) and the Custer Spur Rail Expansion (Ref. No. NWS-2011325) Projects Dear Colonel Estok, The Lummi
