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’ Management Skills Needed
As your former County Council Member I strongly recommend retaining Rick Hughes as the Orcas representative on the San Juan County Council. He was overwhelmingly elected to fill this position last November. Based upon his thoughtful and balanced approach to County government to date, Rick Hughes deserves to be re-elected
Indian Island Stars at Senior Center Art Exhibit
Indian Island is represented by land and by sea in this month's exhibit at the Senior Center From Jacqueline Kempfer This beautiful, informative exhibit features paintings and photography of Indian Island combined with information from the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory. It is a delight to see the
April Poetry: Oh, Well
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. OH, WELL! by Jan Koltun I’d like to write a villanelle; it isn’t going very well. Writing a villanelle is hell. My nouns
Orcas Music Students Shine Again in Bellingham
High school string students receive a Superior-plus rating Orcas School Music Students Gain a Regional Reputation for Excellence By Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group (MAG) If you have kept up with school music news for the past several months, then you know that the Orcas students are
Free Veggie Potluck and Movie Nights
From the Orcas Veggie Club The Orcas Veggie Club has been learning the crucial science surrounding the importance of eating more plant-based whole foods. Therefore, on the second Thursday of every month at 6 pm, starting this Thursday, April 11th, the club will begin officially hosting a free monthly veggie potluck dinner and movie night at the Orcas
Seminar on the Constitution and the Founding Fathers
Thursday, April 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Friday Harbor By Minnie Kynch A seminar dedicated to that generation of resolute Americans we call the Founding Fathers. Author, performer and lecturer, Bill Norton will conduct a seminar on the Constitution and our Founding Fathers on April 18, 2013
Natural Horsemanship Retreats on Orcas
Kate Wood shares a moment with her horse. Kate Wood of Natural Horsemanship on Orcas is pleased to announce these upcoming workshops: The Keys to a Horse's Heart This three day retreat will open up the doors of communication between you and horses. You will learn the rituals
Council Candidates Debate! in Friday Harbor
Friday, April 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange The County Council candidates in the April 23 election will be participating in candidate debates from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 5 at the San Juan Island Grange in Friday Harbor (walking distance from the ferry). There
Letter to the Editor: Pratt a Strong County Advocate
As your elected representatives in the Washington State Legislature, we understand the importance of advocating for San Juan County’s interests in Olympia. Lovel Pratt is a strong and effective advocate for your ferries, your environment, and maintaining state funding for essential county delivered programs and services. She has built effective
Orcas Middle School Earns Achievement Award
Orcas Island School District's Elementary/Middle School Principal Kyle Freeman was notified by Randy Dorn, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction this week that Orcas Island Middle School has earned the 2012 Washington Achievement Award. Washington Achievement Award winners are selected using the Washington Accountability Index and criteria in the Elementary
Ferry Alert Update: Yakima Back Running, Sailings Juggleded
Updated April 4 at 10:45 a.m. From Washington State Ferries The Yakima is back in service with a late 9:30 a.m. Anacortes to Friday Harbor departure after undergoing necessary repairs. The vessel had been out of service since yesterday, April 3, for necessary repairs. The Sealth will make interisland stops,
Ciudad Flamenco Comes to Orcas on Friday April 5
Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall Flamenco guitarist Pedro Cortes returns to Orcas for Ciudad Flamenco on Saturday, April 6 "Ciudad Flamenco" brings song, dance and music to the Odd Fellows Hall this Friday night in a performance that kicks off dancer Savannah Fuentes's
Letter to the Editor: Byers is an Effective Worker
I am voting for Lisa Byers for County Council. Having served as a San Juan County Commissioner and as a County Council Member, I have a deep appreciation for the importance of making sure we have an effective County Council – one that can get things done. It is not
April Poetry: Forest Light
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. FOREST LIGHT by Nancy Reas (Inspired by a photo by Jeffrey Otis) A black and white photo hangs on the wall in my
Meet Candidate Byers at the Kitchen
From Janet Brownell Soon you will be voting for the County Council position from Orcas/Waldron (District #2) Candidate Lisa Byers invites all to meet with her on Monday, April 8 at The Kitchen, 249 Prune Alley from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Ask questions, tell her your concerns, and talk with
Letter to the Editor: Pratt’s Experience Needed
To the Editor: My support for the candidate from San Juan Island for the County Council goes to Lovel Pratt. Her intelligent and wise service, both on the County's Planning Commission and on the County Council, would ordinarily have been enough to sway me. But it is her work in
