Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Guest Opinion: Why Ballot Measure Effort?
By Rich Peterson, District 2 Marc Forlenza, District 3 The effort by Council members Marc Forlenza and Rich Peterson to promote an ordinance from the County Council to place two measures on the November, 2013 ballot, has generated several questions, primary among them, “Why are we making this effort
Letter to the Editor: Coal Exports Impact Climate Change
Dear Editor, On behalf of FRIENDS of the San Juans and over 2,000 of our members, I would like to thank Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber for urging a thorough examination of the greenhouse gas emissions and other air quality effects of coal leasing and export
School Board Selects Design for Remodel
By Margie Doyle Perry, Mierau to retire, Lund to resign The Orcas Island School District (OISD) selected Option C for the facility design to rebuild the district’s buildings. The $11.9M bond approved by Orcas voters last November will finance this construction. Option C, as designed by Mahlum Architects, is
Social Media Seminar: Grow Your Business
Thursday April 11, 11 am - 1 pm @ Victorian Room, Outlook Inn From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Grow Your Business with Email & Social Media Marketing. Come learn how to deepen your relationships with your customers and members and turn their loyalty into repeat business and referrals.
April Poetry: Clouds Over Skagit Valley
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. CLOUDS OVER SKAGIT VALLEY by Ingrid Karnikis Across the high bridge where Swinomish waters wind flat through flooded fields and April clouds heap
Crossroads Lecture: Ready for a “Megathrust” Earthquake?
The San Juan Islands with suspected faults criss-crossing the islands. From Dave Halloran at SJ County Emergency Mgmt. Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center From Crossroads Lecture Series Tim Walsh, Chief Hazard Geologist of the Washington Department of Natural Resources, will discuss the risks and
Artworks Features Paintings by Jan Rimerman
Jan Riermerman The Orcas Island Artworks will feature paintings by Jan Rimerman through the month of April. Jan’s “Island Collection” is inspired by the natural beauty of the San Juans. She is interested in changes of light and shadow over the course of a day or season. In
Jim Ekberg: Memorial & Celebration of Life
A memorial gathering and celebration of Jim Ekberg’s life will take place beginning at 4 pm on Saturday April 6th at the home of Malcolm and Natasha, located at the Schifsky Farm, at 412 Mt. Baker Road, near Eastsound, on Orcas Island. Bring a potluck dish, utensils, and warm layers
Lions Bring Health Screening Van to Eastsound
On Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2 the Orcas Island Lions Club brings the big health screening van with the lion on the back door to Eastsound. The Health Screening Unit will offer free screenings for blood pressure glaucoma diabetes sight hearing The van will be at Island Market
Letter to the Editor: Byers a Positive and Constructive Leader
As a former county commissioner, I’m confident that Lisa Byers will be an excellent representative on the County Council. She is a clear thinker, a powerful communicator and most importantly, a good listener. I’ve worked with Lisa on the San Juan Initiative and she has certainly proven herself to be
Orcas Montessori School is Going Green
Emily Barrett of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation demonstrates the solar oven at Orcas Montessori From Tina Whitman, Science Director, Friends of the San Juans As the Orcas Montessori School celebrates its 25th year of providing high quality and accessible early childhood education to Orcas Island youth, its
Orcas LWV Election Forum: Candidates Identify Challenges and Solutions to County Government
Candidates All Agree: No More Charter Elections this Year By Margie Doyle The newest proposed amendments to the charter governing county government were roundly opposed at the County Council Candidates’ Forum on Orcas Island on March 27. On most other issues the six candidates for the three residency districts
Come Hear the Heart and Soul of American Roots Music
Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center Jay Unger and Molly Mason bring American roots music to Orcas Center. Cheer the heart and feed the soul with music from Jay Ungar & Molly Mason who make a special appearance at Orcas Center. If you love American acoustic
McCune and Gamble to Perform at Agave
Grace McCune Saturday April 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Agave From Grace McCune Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune will be joined by violinist Joel Gamble for a night of music at Agave Restaurant in Eastound; Saturday April 6 from 6-8pm. Recently you might have heard them share
Lions Turn Into Bunnies for Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt
A tender young chickling at the Lions Easter Egg Hunt By Margie Doyle The Orcas Lions Club held its annual Easter Egg Hunt at YMCA Camp Orkila on Saturday morning, as kids of all ages, from the youngest newborn to white-haired grampas, searched for colored eggs on the
Science Fair Explodes All Expectations
Meg Waage, left, and Kayleigh Horton are stunned and proud to win the "Richie Moore Rocket Ship of Wonder Award" at the 2013 Funhouse Commons Science Fair By Margie Doyle With its fire-starting, coin-melting, barrel-crushing, rocket-launching exhibits, the 2013 Funhouse Commons Science Fair was every boys' paradise, but
