Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Acts Independently
Regarding the upcoming nonpartisan County Council election, we are surprised at how many people have made up their minds because of who they have labeled as the "liberal" or the "conservative" candidate, with out really looking at what the candidates stand for and what they have actually done. Rick Hughes
OPALCO’S 76th Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Election
Saturday, May 4th on the Ferry Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a local electric cooperative that is owned and operated by its members. On Saturday, May 4, 2013, the member-owners will exercise their right to elect their Board of Directors at the 76th Annual Meeting, from 9:45 to
Mental Illness: Undersheriff Distler and Deputies to Meet with Community
"Orcas Response to Newtown" continues at monthly meetings The next "Meet the Deputies" gathering will be on Monday, April 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. It will a continuation of last month's meeting and will address Community Mental Health and Wellness Issues. The following topics will
Letter to Editor: Michael Karp for OPALCO board
Michael Karp is running for the OPALCO board, and he has our vote and full support. Michael is uniquely qualified for the OPALCO board. He has been pioneering innovative and successful energy efficiency, renewable energy and other programs for the past 35 years in Washington State and throughout the USA.
Hazardous Waste Round-up Time
Orcas Island: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Stan Matthews Dump your hazardous waste for FREE! What? The hazardous waste round-up collection event is our once-yearly opportunity to legally and responsibly dispose of poisonous, flammable, corrosive or other hazardous chemicals. Why? Taking responsibility for the
April Poetry: The Search
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. THE SEARCH by Nancy Reas This was an exercise in taking eight random words from a poem, then using them in a new
The Bees are Buzzing in Eastsound
Learner Limbach of FoodMasters at the Liberty Garden in Eastsound with the honeybees that just flew into Eastosund By Margie Doyle Learner Limbach, founder of FoodMasters, led a group of about 15 people on Saturday afternoon, installing a population of honeybees in their hive in downtown Eastsound. Last
San Juan Celebrates Grange Month with an Open House
Wednesday, April 17th, 5:00-7:00pm From Boyd Pratt April is Grange Month, and San Juan Island Grange #966 is opening its doors to show off our improved “Entry Hall” and welcome new membership and rentals! Come celebrate with us on Wednesday, April 17 and enjoy free local food, refreshments, music, and
Walla Walla’s Drive Motor Fixed
From David Moseley Assistant Secretary for Washington State Ferries After a five-month hiatus due to repairs following the failure of an electric drive motor in November, the Jumbo Class 188-car Walla Walla will return to service later today on the Bremerton/Seattle route. WSF worked with the drive motor manufacturer to
Make Your Dollars Count During Money Week!
From the Orcas Island Public Library Monday, April 22 Prepare Teens for Financial Success Time: 4:30 – 5:30pm Location: Library Meeting Room Description: Parents will learn skills to help their teens become independent money managers. Monday, April 22 Tips to Manage Your Money – Make Every $$ Count Time: 6:30
Guest Column: OPALCO’s Next Chapter
By Bob Myhr, OPALCO Board Member These are exciting and challenging times for OPALCO. We have celebrated our 75th Anniversary and our success in building a member-owned cooperative to meet our electrical needs in San Juan County. OPALCO consistently rates at the top of the co-op world for our safety
Problems with Plastics: What You Can Do
The Plastic Lady, aka Beth Terry. Photo courtesy Stephen Loewinsohn From the FRIENDS of the San Juans Beth Terry, author of Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too, will give presentations and sign books on San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez Islands on April 26,
April Poetry: In the Northern Forest
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. IN THE NORTHERN FOREST by David Kobrin In the Northern Forest freshness permeates the moss-strewn floor, ground birds scatter at my footstep as
Peace Island Hospital Provides Urgent Care and Other Services
Answering Your Questions: Saturday Clinic, Lab Results, Blood Pressure Screening and More From Amy Cloud, Public Information Officer, Peace Health PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, the San Juan Islands’ only critical access hospital, has been steadily adding services since opening in November in Friday Harbor. Peace Island caregivers and
BTTT: Ferries Advise Best Time to Travel
From David Moseley, Assistant Secretary for Washington State Department of Transportation/Ferries We are now well into the spring sailing schedule and that means better weather (hopefully) and more people traveling aboard Washington State Ferries. I want to encourage you to use the best times to travel (BTTT) graphs, which show
Letter to the Editor: Jarman a Straightforward Supervisor
In the upcoming election, voters countywide will be casting their ballots for County Council members. I realize that people who live on Orcas and Lopez might not be very familiar with Bob Jarman from San Juan Island. I worked with Bob for almost 30 years, first in a small company,
