Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Guest Column: LWV’s Position on Money in Elections
From the League of Women Voters lwv.org Statement Concerning Strategies about Money in Elections: The U.S. Supreme Court has made a series of decisions including Buckley v. Valeo, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, McComish v. Bennett, etc. that have affected the areas of campaigns and elections, issues in which
Letter to the Editor: Port Sues Neighbors
The Port will spend over $80,000 to sue their neighbors over an issue that was resolved by a joint committee but not accepted by the Port and the FAA. Fact - this is a property rights issue that does not involve the FAA. The neighboring property owners, who have deeded
April Poetry: Chemo
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. CHEMO by Laurel Rust 1. I lie in the brown naugahyde recliner in a line with six or seven others like someone with
Earth Day on Orcas — Thanks Salmonberry!
Salmonberrry students lead the parade for Earth Day! Salmonberry School students and staff led the Earth Day Parade on Orcas Island today. They marched down North Beach Road and up Prune Alley, hoisting an Earth Ball and festooned with dandelions. They certainly had the sun smiling on them,
Celebrate Earth Day with Irthlingz’ “Climate Monologues”
By Sharon Abreu On this Earth Day, I invite you to check out video excerpts of my show "The Climate Monologues!" You can go to www.ClimateMonologues.com and click on "video" or go directly to the video on Youtube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kbwBrs6pkM If you like it, give the show a "thumbs up,"
Parks & Rec Announces Activities
from Marcia West Orcas Island Park and Recreation District New and continuing activities starting next week as announced by Parks and Recreation District. Youth Activities - T-Ball – Starts Tuesday, Apr. 23rd. Meet at Field 7, behind the elementary school. T-Ball plays on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30.
Lots of Slots for Candidates to File – May 13 -17
From San Juan County Auditor Doris Schaller, Elections Administrator Candidate filing week for the August Primary and November General Elections will run May 13 through May 17. During that week, candidates for 43 open positions in districts throughout the county may submit their filing online, by email or fax,
Creative Krauts Class
Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Grange from FoodMasters.Orcas Learn lacto-fermentation techniques in upcoming FoodMasters class. Eating small amounts of lacto-fermented foods every day dramatically improves digestion, restores the gut, and will greatly improve your health. Learn the hows, whys, and advantages of this ancient
Shiny Geranium Spreading Noxiously
The dainty, flowering noxious shiny geranium By Kate Yturri, Judy Winer and Gwen Stamm Invasive Plant Species/Noxious Weed Alert – Please be on the lookout for Shiny Geranium your yard. This fast growing, small plant has been recently spotted on Orcas Island near the golf course and in
April Poetry: A Germinate Date
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. A GERMINATE DATE by Carla Stanley Layfe the Leaf was born up aloft one day in the spring all greenish and soft. Ageless
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Photography Unsuitable for County
This is a response to an article that needs to be shared with all San Juan County residents: [A recent] article in the "Journal of the San Juans" (4/17/13) “Council Inks Aerial Photos Deal” needs more explanation. One of the main themes that came out of our Community Conversations, is
Library Asks: What’s Your Favorite Magazine?
By Karen Hiller, Periodicals Coordinator, Orcas Island Public Library It’s time again for the Library to plan for next year’s magazine and newspaper collection. When you visit the library, you will notice that the magazine section, or the Sun Room as we often call it, is a very busy area
Deer Harbor Fire Station Officially Opens House!
Alan Stameisen, Mik Preysz, Rita Harvey, Chief Kevin O’Brien, Lindsay Schirmer were some of the department hosts for the dozens of visitors who toured the new station on a perfect sunny day! Photo courtesy of Jennifer Johnson Fralick. By Kevin K. O’Brien, Orcas Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island
Letter to the Editor: No to Partisan PACs
So just who are these people who claim to “trust islanders” and want my vote? [On April 19] I checked the Public Disclosure Commission website about TrustIslanders, the new political action committee on San Juan Island, and learned a few things about them. The couple who made the largest single
Medical Foundation Annual Meeting April 23
Dr. Michael Sullivan will speak at the Orcas Medical Foundation annual meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23 Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) invites “anyone interested in health care on Orcas Island” to its annual meeting on Tuesday, April 23, from 2 to 4 p.m., in
April Poetry: Littoral Interpretation
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. LITTORAL INTERPRETATION by Lin McNulty Last night’s perigee moon Brings morning low tide, exposing my Salish Sea shore. A breeze interweaves pungent tidal
