Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Buchanan’s “Girlfriend” Enters International Exhibit
"The Tourist Girlfriend" by Caroline Buchanan By Caroline Buchanan The Northwest Watercolor Society is pleased to announce that the painting "The Tourist Girlfriend" by Obstruction Island artist, Caroline Buchanan has been accepted for its 73rd Annual International Open Exhibition. The exhibit showcases paintings by international artists, selected by
So You Think You Can Beat Bob’s Brew?
Bob challenges YOU to beat his brew! By Madie Murray Okay all you hard cider home brewers living on Orcas Island, it’s time to brew your best to beat Bob Vietzke, first place winner of the Cider Home Brew Competition at last year’s Orcas Island Cider and Mead
First-time Authors at Darvill’s this Thursday
Hot Cross Buns authors will be at Darvill's this Thursday evening From Darvill's Bookstore Please join us Thursday, April 18 for a reading/signing/discussion of Sarah Porter’s and Judy Roger's first novel Hot Cross Buns and their adventures in self-publishing -- "not for the faint of heart!" Recently widowed
Canceled: CAO Implementation Committee to Meet Wednesday
From Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk The meeting below was canceled at 9 a.m. on April 17 The San Juan County Council Critical Area Ordinance Implementation Committee will conduct a Special Meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 1:00 PM in the Legislative Building, 55 Second street, Friday Harbor. For
Guest Column: Community Moving Forward
By Rick Hughes I first announced my run for San Juan County Council on May 3, 2012. I decided to run because I felt it was the right time to make a difference. I honestly felt (as I do today) that an independent, moderate position in community government would enable
Fire & Rescue Declines Sheriff’s Boat Partnership
From Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief/CEO Kevin O'Brien After seeking significant community input through two town hall style meetings, multiple Board of Fire Commissioner Meetings, and information learned at 16 strategic planning focus group sessions, the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners have elected not to be a
Ferries: Now the Chelan is Down
From Washington State Ferries Updated at 4 p.m. April 16 Due to necessary repairs the Chelan is out of service. The following sailings have been cancelled: 1:55pm from Friday Harbor to Anacortes 4:30pm from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor 6:25pm sailing from Friday Harbor 7:10pm from Lopez to Anacortes.
OICC Women’s Spring Luncheon on May 4
By Sue Lewis This year’s Orcas Island Community Church women’s luncheon theme is “Uniquely Gifted.” Together we will celebrate the women of Orcas who serve daily in our community with their many artistic and valuable life skills. Come see a beautiful display of handcrafted works done by the women
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Freedom from Rules
We choose freedom. We live here so we can enjoy the peace, freedom, and natural beauty of our rural island paradise. Like many of us, we came here to escape the tyranny of “civilization” – the rules, regulations, oversight, and restrictions that are such an oppressive part of daily life
Library hosts “Europe in Crisis”
“The Future of the Euro” Thursday, April 25 at 6 pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall From the Orcas Island Public Library Financial experts Gerry Lawlor and Audra Query-Lawlor will share fascinating and personal perspectives on global economies. They will range over a variety of inter-related topics, beginning with
Two More Tuesdays to Fill Granny’s Attic
The Annual Granny's Attic sale will take place Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is one of the largest fund raisers for The Senior Center, which occupies the south “wing” of the County building on Henry Road in Eastsound. The sale raises funds for operations and
April Poetry: Terminal House
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. TERMINAL HOUSE by Audra Query Lawlor we build something to die local fir, perfectly milled, hand-polished metal frames, beams a foundation labored on,
Free Training for Excavating, Building and Landscaping Professionals
Friday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., San Juan Island Grange, Friday Harbor From Katie Fleming of FRIENDS of the San Juans A workshop for local contractors entitled “Land Development Permits and Practices - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly” will be held Friday April 26, at the
SJ County Council: Help Us Streamline Regs
From Stan Matthews County Interim Information Technology Manager At a special session on Monday, April 22, the San Juan County Council will begin work on streamlining government processes and regulations, and it is asking for input from the public. The Council adopted code simplification and process streamlining as two of
Final Community Conversation with Council
Tuesday, Apr. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. Eastsound Fire Station By Ingrid Gabriel, Council Clerk The final meeting of the Community Conversations will focus on the “Priorities of Government.” This discussion will attempt to tie the previous conversations together: islanders’ desired quality of life will set the priorities of
Guest Column: Island Support Still Needed
By Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief This is a friendly update about the little family who lost their home due to fire Easter weekend. According to Dixie Morrison who is leading the relief effort, Orcas Islanders have responded well with support for the family. Dixie sent me this
