Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Loud Night Air Traffic Not Related to Planned Disaster Exercise
Updated June 11 at 10 a.m. By Margie Doyle Several Orcas Islanders were startled late June 5, last Tuesday night, and reported hearing and seeing an extremely loud and low-flying jet flying over the island around 11 p.m. Pam Harney said, “It woke my husband and I up
The Week Ahead: Spring Fever Anyone?
Monday, June 11 San Juan County Council Public Hearings - Updates Relating to Agricultural Sales, Recycling and Clarification of Terms,[NOTE: Public Hearing will be opened and continued to no earlier than 11 a.m.; Public Comment has been closed with the right to reopen]; To Consider a Broadband/Emergency Services/Wireless Ordinance [NOTE:
Mayor April Needs Help, Will Appear on Q13 News
By Amy Holstein On Wednesday June 13, between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m., Her Honor April D Bovine will be making a television appearance on Q13 morning news. The will be the last appearance of April in her reign as Mayor. April is experiencing some medical issues and if
Orcas League of Women Voters Plans Movie-Membership Campaign
Monday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library The Orcas Island sub-group of the League of Women Voters plans a Membership Campaign to take place over three evenings of discussion, snacks and documentary movies. The events will take place Monday evenings, June 11, 18 and 25 at
OASIS Graduates: “We Sure Do Need Them”
OASIS High School held their Commencement Ceremony today to acknowledge the achievements of Sheriah White-Swartout, who earned her High School Diploma, Soerra Frank and Sarah Wooding, who obtained GEDs (General Education Development) certificates. Just before receiving their diplomas, the three graduates addressed those gathered to celebrate their commencement.
What’s in Moran State Park’s Future?
Saturday, June 9, at 2 - 4pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall From the Friends of Moran State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC) has been given a legislative mandate to set forth how they will operate state parks in a self-sustainable manner. WSPRC is holding public meetings
Homestead Tour Highlights Island Ingenuity
By Margaret Payne Three of the homesteads on the Orcas Island Garden Club’s “Homestead Tour,” June 23 and 24, date from the 1880’s. However, two more recent homesteads demonstrate that today’s islanders are no less resourceful than its original settlers. Kevin and Carol McCoy’s garden is testimony to
Theatresports & Unexpected Productions Return to Orcas
Updated Saturday, June 9 at 10:30 a.m. Be a part of something wild! The historical Seattle icon, TheatresportsTM, is coming to Orcas. Orcas Center is offering an energetic and fun workshop in Improv Theatre Sports with Randy Dixon from Unexpected Productions and his troupe of theatre improvisers from all over
Emily Reid to serve as Grand Marshal of Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Orcas Farms” Parade
From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Orcas Farms” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Parade scheduled for Saturday, July 7 in Eastsound. “Our island is made up of beautiful landscapes, including farms of all types that help sustain us. Though Farms and
The Weekend Brightens Up
Friday, June 8 Little Silver and Whiting Tennis at Doe Bay In the Doe Bay Yoga Studio, Little Silver starts at 7:30 pm and features Erika Simonian and Steve Curtis, whose “two voices square off in lockstep folk harmonies over the bed of their guitars.” Whiting Tennis, from Seattle, writes
Washington’s Women In Gov’t: New Museum Exhibit
From the Orcas Island Historical Museum: Join us as we explore Washington's first female groundbreakers in all levels of government. Learn about fifteen 'firsts' in various positions as well as interesting profiles of a few local women who played it big. This new exhibit officially opens Saturday, June 16 at
Charter Review Sends Three Recommendation to Council
From the Charter Review Commission Outreach Committee There is a meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) on Saturday June 9 at Whidbey Island Bank in Friday Harbor from 8:30 am to 11 am. Public input is welcome and there is time set aside for comments at
New Consulting, Coaching, Therapy Firm Opens
Clarity Connection, LLC, a management and human resources consulting and coaching firm opened in late 2011 announced the launch of a new mental health therapy arm of the business. Run by Orcas Island residents Denise Wolf and James Wolf, Clarity Connection specializes in services to improve management skills and employee
Friday Harbor Airport Wins $3.3 Million for Modernization
Washington State Rep. Rick Larsen, announced today [June 7] a $3,389,599 federal grant to modernize Friday Harbor Airport’s taxiway, drainage and safety systems. The Federal Aviation Administration grant will be awarded to the Port of Friday Harbor. “This investment in the Friday Harbor Airport will create jobs and help keep
Free Master Composter/Recycler Training
By Helen Venada, Waste Reduction/Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Public Works/WSU Extension Calling all islanders interested in composting and recycling! Join WSU Extension and San Juan County Solid Waste in the first County-wide training of Master Composters/Recyclers. Participants will learn all the ins and outs of composting, soil building
Glee and Games at Orcas Center Theatre Camp
By Deborah Sparks Orcas Center Summer Theatre Camp presents "Glee" and Theatre Games with Grace McCune and Jake Perrine. Designed for ages 8 to 12, this nine day theatre arts camp has loads of fun, music and theatre games for children who desire to perform on stage. Camp runs from
