Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Parks & Rec Announces Activities
from Marcia West Orcas Island Park and Recreation District New and continuing activities starting next week as announced by Parks and Recreation District. Youth Activities - T-Ball – Starts Tuesday, Apr. 23rd. Meet at Field 7, behind the elementary school. T-Ball plays on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30.
Lots of Slots for Candidates to File – May 13 -17
From San Juan County Auditor Doris Schaller, Elections Administrator Candidate filing week for the August Primary and November General Elections will run May 13 through May 17. During that week, candidates for 43 open positions in districts throughout the county may submit their filing online, by email or fax,
Creative Krauts Class
Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Grange from FoodMasters.Orcas Learn lacto-fermentation techniques in upcoming FoodMasters class. Eating small amounts of lacto-fermented foods every day dramatically improves digestion, restores the gut, and will greatly improve your health. Learn the hows, whys, and advantages of this ancient
Shiny Geranium Spreading Noxiously
The dainty, flowering noxious shiny geranium By Kate Yturri, Judy Winer and Gwen Stamm Invasive Plant Species/Noxious Weed Alert – Please be on the lookout for Shiny Geranium your yard. This fast growing, small plant has been recently spotted on Orcas Island near the golf course and in
April Poetry: A Germinate Date
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. A GERMINATE DATE by Carla Stanley Layfe the Leaf was born up aloft one day in the spring all greenish and soft. Ageless
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Photography Unsuitable for County
This is a response to an article that needs to be shared with all San Juan County residents: [A recent] article in the "Journal of the San Juans" (4/17/13) “Council Inks Aerial Photos Deal” needs more explanation. One of the main themes that came out of our Community Conversations, is
Library Asks: What’s Your Favorite Magazine?
By Karen Hiller, Periodicals Coordinator, Orcas Island Public Library It’s time again for the Library to plan for next year’s magazine and newspaper collection. When you visit the library, you will notice that the magazine section, or the Sun Room as we often call it, is a very busy area
Deer Harbor Fire Station Officially Opens House!
Alan Stameisen, Mik Preysz, Rita Harvey, Chief Kevin O’Brien, Lindsay Schirmer were some of the department hosts for the dozens of visitors who toured the new station on a perfect sunny day! Photo courtesy of Jennifer Johnson Fralick. By Kevin K. O’Brien, Orcas Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island
Letter to the Editor: No to Partisan PACs
So just who are these people who claim to “trust islanders” and want my vote? [On April 19] I checked the Public Disclosure Commission website about TrustIslanders, the new political action committee on San Juan Island, and learned a few things about them. The couple who made the largest single
Medical Foundation Annual Meeting April 23
Dr. Michael Sullivan will speak at the Orcas Medical Foundation annual meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23 Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) invites “anyone interested in health care on Orcas Island” to its annual meeting on Tuesday, April 23, from 2 to 4 p.m., in
April Poetry: Littoral Interpretation
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. LITTORAL INTERPRETATION by Lin McNulty Last night’s perigee moon Brings morning low tide, exposing my Salish Sea shore. A breeze interweaves pungent tidal
Assessors Out in the Field on Orcas
Liz Hance, out in the field, appraising Orcas East properties San Juan County Assessors have begun the process of physically assessing properties on the east side of Orcas Island. Since last month, Chief Appraiser John Kulseth and his staff of four appraisers are examining tax parcels on eastern
Guest Column: Jarman’s Out in the Open
By Bob Jarman A recent letter implied my campaign is "hiding" behind the Trust Islanders political action committee. If we are “hiding behind Trust Islanders”, somebody forgot to tell us! The ”Vote Bob” campaign started a year ago with myself, my wife, and four friends (two Democrats and two Republicans)
Celebrate with Rowing Club at Annual Dinner
By Martin Taylor Orcas Island Rowing Club invites all to join with them in their once a year celebration of Orcas and rowing. It's an evening of good food, good company & entertainment being held at the Orcas Center Saturday May 4th. There is a "happy hour" starting at 5:30
Open House Today at Deer Harbor Station
From Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Chief/CEO Kevin O'Brien Today, (Saturday, April 20) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. OIFR will be hosting an open house at our recently completed Deer Harbor Station 24 which is located at 59 Channel Road. The event includes tours, refreshments, fire safety education for
Ranker’s Ocean Acidification Bill Goes to the Guv
From Senate Democratic Communications Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orca Island, issued this statement regarding the passage in the House of Representative of Senate Bill 5603: “Increasing acidity of our marine waters not only negatively impacts the health of our marine environment, but also has major impacts on the industries that rely
