Here’s a thought…
“The less a statesman amounts to, the more he loves the flag.”
KIN HUBBARD
State Ferry Directors to Meet on San Juan Island
Wednesday, June 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. With the 2013-2015 transportation budget signed, Washington State Ferries (WSF) directors are heading out to ferry-served communities to discuss the implications of the budget, as well as new vessel construction progress, ferry system performance measures, liquefied natural gas as a source of
Senator Ranker: “Let’s Get Our Work Done”
From the Senate Democrats Committee With only a few days left in the 2013 special session, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, spoke on the Senate floor Friday evening, demanding that the Senate get to work on a multitude of issues facing our state. Friday marked the 26th day of the
4-Season Gardening in the San Juans
from Boyd Pratt Wednesday, June 19, 7pm, preceded by a 6pm potluck, San Juan Island Grange Hall Learn how to extend and enhance the growing season for year-round gardening success. San Juan Island Grange #966 is sponsoring a program on 4-Season Gardening in the San Juans, Wednesday June
Memorial Service for Shane Foster
A memorial service for Shane Foster will be held at the American Legion Post home on Friday, June 14th, from 4 to 7 p.m. The post will be providing ham, turkey, rolls, and condiments. There will be seafood supplied and prepared by Mark Sawyer, Drew Sandilands, and Dan Stevens. The
Free Veggie Potluck and Nutritional Update: Plant-Based Diets
Thursday, June 13, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School From the Orcas Veggie Club Most of us likely never imagined that one of the nation's largest not-for-profit health plans would step forward to recommend what appears to be one of the most natural, cost-effective--and safest--interventions to improve health outcomes. Yet Kaiser
Port of Lopez Community Forum June 26
The Port of Lopez invites community members to join in a discussion of the future of the port and potential economic vitality projects. The forum will be held at Lopez Center from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26th. The role of a public port in Washington State is the acquisition,
Get your Dogs Fit on Orcas with Canine Fitness program!
By Leslie Liddle Lure Coursing for dogs is now offered on Orcas through Orcas Parks and Recreation - come and join us in this amazing energetic sport and watch your dog having the best fun ever. No prior training necessary. You can register for this online with Orcas Parks and
Learn to Have Fun This Summer!
By Tom Fiscus, Orcas Library Board Trustee Summer is coming fast and so are some fun activities for children and teens on Orcas Island. Your Park and Recreation District, Orcas Island Library, and the School District are collaborating to host a diverse set of children’s and teens’ summer activities. Some
This Just In! Get Rid of Those Electronics
Don't miss this rare opportunity to APPROPRIATELY dispose of your electronic recyclables/trash American Legion Hall Rummage Sale and E-recyling event Friday June 7 5-7 pm AND Saturday June 8 9am-2pm
Orcas Library Supports Health & Wellness Events
Orcas Library is hosting a Health & Wellness Week starting Monday, June 10 through Thursday, June 13. Librarian Holly King writes, "The focus of the event is to teach individuals how to take charge of their own aging process – a concept known as 'Active Aging.' Through a series of
Willis Lane House Fire Extinguished by Orcas Fire
Orcas Fire and Rescue put out a fire at a Willis Lane dwelling. There were no injuries reported By Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire and Rescue On the morning of Friday, June 7 at approximately 3:16 a.m., twenty-five OIFR firefighters with ten response vehicles were
House Passes Main Budget; Senate Leaders Defend Statements
By John Stang of Crosscut.com Washington Senate Majority Leader Rodney Tom said Thursday that the House Democrats' proposed referendum to close seven tax exemptions to help fund improvements to education is too much of a gamble to risk on upgrading schools. The problem: The House Democrats never proposed such a
All Welcome to Eagle Forum Meeting
From April Duke Eagle Forum of San Juan County is having our 3rd annual meeting on June 7 at 7 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall on Orcas Island. We are having a Pulled Pork dinner with all the fixings by donation but please RSVP April Duke at 376-5873. All
Letter to the Editor: We Can Do More to Recycle
Orcas Bite was a Success, yes indeed, but our community recycle efforts that same day were not! I was disappointed to see no easy way to recycle all the paper plates, coffee cups, lemonade glasses, and plastic forks that we all consumed. This seems to happen often here on
The Girl Behind the F2C Lens
Alexa doing what she loves and will bemaking her profession By Madie Murray, Farm to Cafeteria Committee Chair Alexa Cuthbert is graduating this year and we will miss her terribly! She has been such an amazing asset to the Farm to Cafeteria program, and she is leaving us
County Emergency Responders Finalize Boat Plans
From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office As part of a continuing effort to develop a cooperative multi-agency marine emergency response program, plans have been finalized for construction of a new vessel that will replace two boats currently in service in San Juan County. With the decommissioning of both the
