Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
SeaDoc Hires Two New Scientists
Updated May 14 at 9 p.m. SeaDoc recently announced that it has hired on two new visiting scientists to help with important projects. Ted Pietsch, a professor at the University of Washington’s Burke Museum with a long record of research and publication, joins SeaDoc to create a definitive
The Week Ahead: History, Music and 10 Tiny Dances
Monday, May 14 HistoryLink videoconference at the Orcas Public Library at 10 a.m. Marie McCaffrey, Executive Director of HistoryLink.org, the nation’s first encyclopedia of community history created expressly for the Internet. An informal coffee hour will begin at 9 a.m. at the San Juan Island Library, followed by a 10am
Letter to the Editor: Why the CAO Will Pass
As a concerned citizen and property owner in San Juan County, this CAO has been driving me nuts. As I think about it and observe the document coming to completion, I am left with a few thoughts. Let me state out right that I oppose this ordinance for a
Doe Bay Invites Public to NASA Space Exploration
Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19, 1:00-2:30 p.m. "If you would like to know how some of your space exploration tax dollars are being spent and what we are learning from those endeavors," take advantage of a National Air and Space Administration (NASA) presentation by one of NASA's Space
Emily Reid Featured in Next History Matinee
Sunday, May 20 at 3 p.m. at the Senior Center From the Orcas Island Historical Museum For the next very popular monthly gathering sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Museum, long-time Westsound resident Emily Reid will head up the circle for stories and discussion about the old days.
Recruitment for a Library Board Opening
From the Orcas Island Library If you have passion, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to champion the Orcas Island Public Library please keep reading. The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to complete a term ending at the end of 2012, with possible reappointment for a five-year
League of Women Voters Presents “Peak Oil” and “Patriocracy”
Dr. James Murray, Professor of Oceanography at the University of Washington will address the collision of rising demand for oil with the inelastic supply including increases in production of non-convention oil sources in his presentation “Peak Oil”, Monday May 21, 7 pm at the library meeting room in Friday Harbor.
Criminal Justice/Public Safety Sales Tax on August Primary Ballot
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager On Tuesday, May 8, the San Juan County Council voted unanimously to place a three-tenths of one percent sales tax increase proposal on the August 7 primary election ballot. Revenue raised from the tax would be used to protect existing law enforcement,
Take a Big Bite of Orcas for Wolf Hollow
Saturday, May 26, 11 am - 3 pm From Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehab Center Mark your calendars! The 17th Annual Bite of Orcas will be held on Sat. May 26 in its usual setting on the Village Green in Eastsound. Island restaurants and caterers will be presenting examples of their
Council Decides Upon Interim County Administrator
At a special meeting held at Orcas Landing this afternoon, the San Juan County Council decided upon Robert Jean as the interim County Administrator. He will step in for County Administrator Pete Rose, whose resignation takes effect June 8. Jean, from University Place, south of Tacoma, Wash., comes to the
Newly Organized Orcas Rebekahs to Host Non-Violent Discussion
The newly organized Rebekahs, a branch of the Odd Fellows, will host Rena Patty, a certified Non-Violent Communication (NVC) trainer in a presentation and discussion on Non-Violent Communication at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17 at the Odd Fellows Hall, located at 112 Haven Rd in Eastsound. Seating will be
Ten Tiny Dances at Orcas Center May 19
Ten choreographers. Two towns. One very small stage. On Stage at Orcas Center, Saturday May 19 at 7:30 pm, Ten Tiny Dances brings ten different choreographers together to create short dances to be performed on a 4 x 4 platform. A simple experiment with infinite results! This special
Orcas Community Council to Meet Sunday at West Sound
By Gretchen Krampf The Orcas Community Council, a monthly dialogue of what’s on the hearts and minds of our community members, will meet this Sunday, May 13, at the West Sound Community Center. This Mother’s Day…Celebrate the Women making Orcas Island a Thriving Community Join us for a lively conversation
OMG! You’ll Need Your Sunbonnet for this Weekend!
Friday, May 11 Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel Come enjoy island favorites Martin Lund, Gene Nery and guests, starting at 6 p.m. Call 376-4300. Farm Night at Maple Rock Farm from 6 til 9 pm. We have a wide selection of garden ready veggie starts and produce for sale
Orcas High School Places 15th in the State
U.S. News has ranked Orcas Island High School as 15th in the state, a Silver ranking in the national index. The rankings are based on 2009-10 data and indicate student enrollment (140), college readiness, math and reading proficiency and student/teacher ratio (12:1). (From https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/washington/districts/orcas-island-school-district) Subject Proficiency Testing Student exit exams
Council to Interview Interim Administrator on Orcas
The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Orcas Landing, 8368 Orcas Road, Orcas Island, beginning at 3 p.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m. The single agenda item is an executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(1)(g): Evaluation of Qualifications of Applicant(s)
