Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Consensus Statement from A Response to the Tragedy at Newtown
Strengthening Community on Orcas Island Preamble This document has been created by a group of concerned citizens of Orcas Island. We met to reach a consensus on what improvements to local practices and attitudes we can make in order to lower the risk of an event occurring here such
Salmonberry School Celebrates Chinese New Year
The Salmonberry School students parade a traditional Chinese dragon through Eastsound. Students from Salmonberry School celebrated the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake, by parading under a traditional Chinese New Year's Dragon today, February 11. The Salmonberry primary class created an amazing 30-foot-long dragon made of
Update From the County on Exchange Fire
from Stan Matthews County Information Technology Manager The buildings which housed the Orcas Exchange at the Orcas Island Solid Waste Facility were destroyed by a fire Saturday, February 9. San Juan County Fire Marshal Paul Turner said has termed the cause of the blaze an accident. The fire was spotted
Read What the Sea Has to Say
by Lin McNulty Diary of the One Swelling Sea by Orcas poet Jill McCabe Johnson One morning, still immersed in the hypnopompic vestiges of a dream, Orcas Islander and Kangaroo House owner Jill McCabe Johnson remembered the words "diary of the one swelling sea," and she began to
Letter to the Editor: Pratt’s Background Promises Effectiveness
I wish to strongly support Lovel Pratt for County Commissioner. She is fair minded, reasonable, creative, listens to people, looks at all sides of an issue, and cares deeply about the San Juan Islands. She has shown ability to work with others to arrive at solutions to problems. Lovel is
Exchange Fire Cause Determined
by Lin McNulty The fire which destroyed The Exchange was accidental. Photo use only with permission of orcasissues.com It was accidental. That is the ruling from Paul Turner, San Juan County Fire Marshall. The Fire Department investigated the rubble at the fire scene today [Feb. 11] and was
County Reports on First “Conversation”
From San Juan County Communications Thank you to everyone who participated in the first week of the San Juan County Community Conversations! We had good turnout at all of the meetings – roughly sixty on Orcas and San Juan and more than fifty on Lopez. This is a great beginning
Christian School’s Community Dinner is Tomorrow Night!
From the Orcas Christian School We are excited to announce the next Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School will be on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. This month’s free dinner will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Mexican menu - enchiladas, black bean casserole, re-fried beans, Spanish
2013 Septic Inspection Class Schedule Now Available
By Stan Matthews County Information Technology Manager San Juan County Health & Community Services (SJCH&CS) is once again providing on-site sewage system operation and maintenance workshops for homeowners. The workshops are scheduled throughout 2013 on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands. The workshops provide training to homeowners that certify them
Letter to the Editor: Planning Commission Appointment Clouds Its Advice
As someone concerned about protecting the islands from detrimental development, I am perplexed by a recent Council appointment. At the first opportunity to appoint someone to the Planning Commission, this new Council’s choice was a prominent spokesperson and attorney for the Common Sense Alliance (CSA), their Vice President, Tim Blanchard.
Exchange Engulfed by Fire
Orcas Exchange, with all its history and potential, burned late this afternoon. Photo use only with permission of orcasissues.com Update Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. By Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief/CEO On Saturday, February 9, at 4:48 p.m., After a long day of training recruit
Hey, Sweetheart! Look What Week It Is
Monday, February 11 Creative Writing, Senior Center, 10 a.m..–12 p,m. Tish Knapp introduces the basic elements of creative writing including memoir writing and creating non-fiction works. Students in the class use the workshop system to share and critique work. Class is ongoing each Monday. Participation every week is not required
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys to Play Beyond the Park
Saturday, February 16, 7 p.m., Olga Energetic Club JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Radio Free Olga is pleased to announce the latest offering in their widely acclaimed Beyond the Park concert series. Come enjoy popular fiddle trio JP and the OK Rhythm Boys in a rare concert
New Services Coming to Peace Island Medical Center
Cancer Care, Screening Colonoscopies First to be Added From Amy Cloud of PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC), critical access hospital for the San Juan Islands, is adding new service lines and specialty services, while recruiting for an additional physician to increase access to
Artworks Features Photos by David Grdina
Photography by David Grdina will be featured at the Orcas Artworks in Olga, which opens for the 2013 season on February 16 The Orcas Island Artworks reopens for the 2013 season on February 16 featuring photographs by David Grdina. The show runs through March 27. The subject of
And the Winner Is…
by Lin McNulty Winners, all:From Top Left, Allmost Canadians, Conrad Wrobel, The M&Ms. Cali Bagby, Gregory Books, Yuko Korikawa, Kellen Comrie, Matthew the Magician, and Jake PerrinePhoto(s): Orcas Issues An appreciative audience was treated to music ranging from Bruce Springsteen, Puccini, and Led Zeppelin's RobertPlant/Jimmy Page, to an
