Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
OIFR Town Hall: After-Hours Medical Care
By Lin McNulty Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) maintains some dramatic stats, while continuing to experience a consistent growth in requests for service. So far in 2013, there has been a 21 percent (year-to-date) increase in calls, and in 2012, there was an overall increase of 14 percent
Exchange Re-design Group Visits Site
By Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling Service (ORS) Chair Architect David Kau, board member Michael Greenberg and sculptor/landscape designer Chuck Greening study the site map to determine the best approach to this ambitious rebuilding project. Looking on are Fred Klein and Harvey Rossiter. Photo courtesy of Diane Baxter. In
Guest Column: Timely and Adequate State Funding Essential to Our Schools
Tony P. Ghazel Orcas Island School Board Director I know it may come as a surprise to some, but our legislature was unable to complete its work within the 105 day limit of the "long session." They are finishing their first “special session” that lasted an additional 30 days and
Washington Congressional Delegation Announces $15.6 Million for Skagit River Bridge Repairs
Murray, Cantwell, Larsen, DelBene applaud USDOT emergency funding to support an I-5 Bridge replacement From the Office of U.S. Senator Patty Murray Today, members of the Washington delegation announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will make available $15.6 million in emergency funds to support repairs to the
DSHS Mobile Coming to Orcas
Tuesday & Wednesday, June 18 & 19, 9 a.m.—5 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church The DSHS Mobile Community Service Office is coming to Orcas. This service provides a great opportunity for people to apply for state benefits right here on Orcas without the hassle of long wait times, busy phone
You’re Invited to Lummi Tribe’s Salish Sea Festival
Salish Sea Tribes take part in Stommish Festival at the Lummi Reservation. Photo courtesy of www.stommish.com This year, the people of the Salish Sea will join in celebrating 67 years of the world famous Lummi Stommish Water Festival -- June 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th & 16th, on the
OPALCO Board Meeting Time Change
The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Lopez Fire Hall, 2228 Fisherman Bay Road at 10:15 am Thursday June 20. Members are welcome to attend. For more information contact Bev Madan at 376-3549.
Children Learn Gratitude through Labyrinth Workshop
Some of the best lessons are learned through play -- at Emmanuel Church in Eastsound this July. July 15 to 19 at Emmanuel Parish Hall By Margie Doyle "The Spiral of Gratitude" is a Children’s Workshop, a week-long journey exploring the practice of gratitude through story, song, movement,
A Poem: The Summer Day
The Summer Day by Mary Oliver Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I mean - the one who has flung herself out of the grass, the one who is eating sugar out of my hand, who is moving
State Education Chief Faults Legislators on Budget Indecision
From the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Statement from State Superintendent Randy Dorn on the end of the Legislature’s Special Session: "[Yesterday,] June 11, the state Legislature adjourned after failing to pass an operating budget. Gov. Jay Inslee has called all legislators back tomorrow for
Fire & Rescue: Let’s Talk about Emergency Care
From Kevin O'Brien Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief/CEO This Thursday, June 13, at 4:00 p.m. Orcas Island Fire and Rescue invites the community to a “Town Hall” meeting at Eastsound Station 21 to provide an overview our emergency medical program and discuss possible solutions for after-hours medical care. Your thoughts
Shoreline Science Forum Presents Shoreline Hazards and Economic Valuation
By Margie Doyle In order to help air matters attendant to the Shoreline Master Program update with county residents, this month the Friends of the San Juans joined forces with Futurewise to present forums to the county public. Last Tuesday, June 4,the topic at the Orcas Island Forum was "Sound Shoreline
Courthouse Parking Lot to Close June 16-26
from Stan Matthews, County Interim Technology and Communications Manager The County-owned parking lot on 2nd Street, adjacent to the San Juan County Courthouse in Friday Harbor, will be closed for resurfacing from 9 a.m. Sunday, June 16, until Wednesday, June 26. The lot had originally been scheduled to close Saturday
Councilmen Hughes and Stephens Travel to Mayne Island
San Juan County Council members Jamie Stephens and Rick Hughes will be traveling together to attend an Islands’ Trust meeting on Mayne Island, British Columbia from June 11 – June 13. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7472.
Helen Mirren as The Queen at Orcas Center
Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II. Photo by Johan Persson. Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. On Screen at Orcas Center this Thursday! The great Helen Mirren in National Theatre Live's The Audience. Come see Helen Mirren reprise her Academy Award-winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the
Guest Opinion: Petcoke – a New Danger in our Waters
by Chom Greacen The image of a three-story pile of petroleum coke covering an entire city block by the Detroit River that appeared in a 5/17/2013 New York Times article was a wake-up call for me. The rising accumulation of this toxic material, also known as “petcoke”, is a
