Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Major OIEF Fundraiser This Saturday
Amazing Art, Casual Venue, Great Food, Outstanding Cause at OIEF's Annual Food for Thought Benefit Andrea and First Grader Ellie Wright When kids are left to their imagination, nudged by a little help from a professional, some of the most delightful creations occur. “Night in the Forest,” being created
Dental Van Returns to Orcas
The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International will be returning to Orcas on May 31st and June 1st. The Clinic will provide care to qualifying community members. Services provided during the clinic will be free of charge, thanks to the donation of skills and resources by our local dentists
Attend the Graduation Ceremonies of Leadership San Juan Islands
The public is invited to join family, friends and alumni in celebrating the graduation of Cohort IX, the 2013 class of Leadership San Juan Islands. The event will be held on Friday May 31 at the San Juan Island Grange 152 First Street in Friday Harbor. A local foods potluck
Michael Thomas of Enumclaw Selected County Manager
The San Juan County Council announced their unanimous decision today [May 21] to offer the position of County Manager to Michael Thomas, currently the City Administrator for the City of Enumclaw, Washington. Council member Bob Jarman praised Thomas for his background in economic development and community planning, citing that it
League of Women Voters Elects New Board, Honors Members
"Person Who Makes a Difference" honoree, Louisa Nishitani, flanked by Diane Martindale, LWV president elect and Ann Jarrell, board member. The League of Women Voters of the San Juan’s elected their new board of directors for 2013-2014 at their Annual Meeting at Vinny’s Ristorante on May 13, 2013.
Letter to the Editor: Portofino’s Helps Angels Help Others with 103 Pizzas
To Pizzeria Portofino & Little Angels, Thank you so much for your generous donation of your facility and wonderful staff to Orcas Angels last month. It was above and beyond to loan us your restaurant, equipment, and staff for the night to help us with a fundraiser to assist a
Norm Stamper — Policing in the 21st Century
Norm Stamper, Orcas resident By Kathy Lunde Norm Stamper Ph.D., retired Seattle Police Chief, will be speaking at The Orcas Center Wednesday, May 22nd, 5:30pm. The general topic will be “Community Policing in the 21st Century,” focusing on The War on Drugs, Guns and Gun Violence, and Domestic
UW Medicine and PeaceHealth Plan to Affiliate
From UW Medicine and PeaceHealth UW Medicine and PeaceHealth have signed a groundbreaking Letter of Intent to create a strategic affiliation that will provide patients throughout much of Washington and Alaska with access to the most comprehensive care available in the Pacific Northwest. The Letter of Intent, which was
Donate or Sponsor a Hole for OCS
Golf Tournament and Silent Auction June 30 The Orcas Christian School is sponsoring a Golf Tournament (Orcas Open) and Silent Auction on June 30 at the Orcas Island Golf Course. The tournament is to raise money for scholarships and academic programs. We would greatly appreciate your participation in the Orcas
Sound Shoreline Science Forum
Tues., June 4, 1:00 - 3:30 PM, Eastsound Fire Hall from Heather Trim Futurewise, Director of Science and Policy Topics: Importance of trees and shrubs in the shoreline | Economic value of shorelines Sound Shoreline Science Forum is free forum about shoreline health. You will learn about wildlife and other
Special Three-day Filing Period for County Jobs
Updated May 20 at 9:30 a.m. May 22, 23, and 24, 2013 From Stan Matthews County Interim Information Technologist and Communications Manager A special three day filing period will be held in accordance with RCW 29A.24.171 only for the offices listed below. The special three day filing period is being
Community Meetings to Rebuild the Exchange
Second "Take It Only" Days this week, May 24-26 All Orcas Islanders are invited and encouraged to attend Workshops for Community Design of the New Building(s) to House The Exchange, beginning Sunday June 2 from 1-5 pm at The Eastsound Fire Hall. The purpose of the sessions is for participating
Orcas Fire Simulates Fire & Rescue in Spring Point
by Cara Russell Airlift Northwest arrives in Deer Harbor to transport this reporter, who volunteered as a burn victim in Spring Point fire drill. At 8 a.m. on Saturday May 18, I normally would have been thinking about getting out of bed and brewing a pot of coffee.
Wolf Hollow Benefits from Bite of Orcas
Saturday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Village Green Enjoy incredible, affordable food over Memorial Day weekend An injured Bald Eagle receives treatment at Wolf Hollow When a wild animal is in need, there is one place they can turn: Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. One
County Files Response to CAO Challenges
Challenges brought by groups from opposite ends of land-use spectrum From the San Juan County Prosecutor’s Office For three weeks the attorneys at the prosecutor’s office have been writing, revising and honing the response to the challengers of the county’s critical areas ordinances adopted in December 2012. The county’s
Take a Plein Air Class on Orcas this Summer
From Maggie Sharkey This summer, author and teaching artist Mitchell Albala brings the plein air experience to Orcas Island. This workshop, a 3-Day Plein Air Experience with Author and Teaching Artist Mitchell Albala, will focus on three foundational keys: simplification and massing, composition, and color. His demonstrations and practical teaching
