Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Sheriff’s Office Notes Extra Traffic Patrols
From Sheriff Rob Nou With school out, summer arriving and the onset of the tourist season, traffic concerns and traffic safety becomes an issue for our island communities. We all pride ourselves on the safety of the islands, and the relaxed pace. The sheriff’s office is stepping up enforcement to
Summer Solstice: Parade While the Sun Stands Still!
The 14th Annual Summer Solstice parade and celebration returns to Eastsound this Saturday, June 23, at noon. The whimsical and always colorful foot parade will wind its way up North Beach Road ending at the Stage on the Green for free, fun local entertainment. The summer celebration opens
History Matinee: Joyce Burghardt
From the Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum In this month's History Matinee, sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Society, featured speaker Joyce Burghardt will tell stories and answer questions about days gone by. She will speak at 3 p.m. on Sunday June 17 in the Lundeen Room
IsleShare’s Innerworks Explained at Workshop
Wednesday, June 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library IsleShare is hosting a 1-hour orientation meeting for community members engaged in volunteerism. The meeting will be held Wednesday, June 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library. Video conferencing is arranged between
To the Rescue! Practice Makes Perfect
Two Chinook helicopters flew into cloudy Orcas airspace this morning, right on schedule at 11:30 a.m. and successfully completed the Emergency Exercise. On Orcas and San Juan Islands, the exercise was a simulation of medical re-supply to local clinics. Elsewhere in the Western Washington region, the exercise included
Mt. Baker Road & Trail Project Rescheduled for Spring 2013
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The final phase of the Mount Baker Road and Trail improvement projects on Orcas Island has been rescheduled to go to bid this fall, with construction taking place next spring. The project includes road safety improvements, wetland restoration and construction of a
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound ‘s Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. The next Field Research days are June 19-22, with start times as follows: Tuesday, June 19 – Invertebrate Surveys -
Letter to the Editor: My Beloved Island Community Comes Through
To my beloved Island Community, This is a belated “Thank You” to all who helped put together the “Mother of all Garage Sale Benefits”, which was held at the Odd Fellows Hall on Sunday, May 27. By all accounts, it was a wonderful community gathering and a good time was
Phones Out in Doe Bay and Olga this Morning
Updated June 13 at noon From Brendan Cowan, County Department of Emergency Management< According to CenturyLink personnel, as of approximately 7:45 a.m. [June 13], a phone switch failure has led to a phone outage in the Olga and Doe Bay communities on Orcas Island, and Blakely Island. 911 Service has
One World Music Festival: Hang on to Your Bell Bottoms!
Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center By Donna Laslo Get ready for the 10th Anniversary show of Martin Lund’s “One World Music Festival” paying tribute to the revolutionary music of the ’60s & ’70s – Pop hits, Motown, Classic Rock
Free Face Masks in Disaster Supply Simulation
From Brendan Cowan, Director County Department of Emergency Management As part of a delivery of simulated disaster supplies happening on Wednesday, two large stockpiles of N95 respirator face masks will be available for the taking by any islanders who might have use of them. They are not recommended
Everett Mail Processing Facility Closure Postponed to 2013
From Bryan Thomas, Communications Director for Rep. Rick Larsen The Everett area mail processing facility will not close in 2012, preserving next-day mail delivery for tens of thousands of Northwest Washington residents, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, announced today [June 12]. After putting pressure on the U.S. Postal Service, Larsen received
Anna Bolena Opera Tells Drama of Ill-fated Queen
The Met: Live in HD 2012 Encore Season opens with Donizetti’s Anna Bolena this Friday, June 15 at 7:30 pm. Anna Netrebko opens the Encore season with her stunning portrayal of the ill-fated queen driven insane by her unfaithful king. She sings one of opera's greatest mad scenes
Golf Fundraiser for Orcas Alum Peter Rutledge
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 From Justin Taylor, Orcas Golf Club We will be holding a charity golf tournament on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 to benefit Peter Rutledge and his family. Peter Rutledge graduated from Orcas Island High School in 1997, as one of Orcas Island’s best high school
Canine Capers: Means and Ends
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears like a rabbit. Both dogs have very short legs and were originally found in California
Mobile Dental Clinic Comes Back to Orcas
From Orcas Island Community Foundation The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International will be returning to Orcas on June 29 and 30. The Clinic will provide free care to qualifying community members. Applications are available on line at www.oicf.us , or can be picked up at the Food Bank,
