Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Cultivating Hope in Hard Times: the Workshop
Friday, Nov. 4 at 10 am - 3 pm Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall Internationally renowned teacher/author Andrew Harvey will speak at a workshop on "Cultivating Hope in Hard Times" on Orcas Island. Harvey is a scholar, activist, mystic, author of more than 30 books,and founder of the Institute for Sacred
Legislators Slated to Attend Ferry Community Partnership Meeting in Anacortes
Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Anacortes Public Library From the Ferry Community Partnership State Representatives Larry Seaquist, Jeff Morris, and Kristine Lytton will be in attendance this Saturday, Nov. 5 when the Ferry Community Partnership hosts a meeting from 9 a.m. to 11
Son Pleads Gulty to Murder of Mother and Arson
From the San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Sentenced in Juvenile Court for Murder, Adult Court for Arson Taylor D. Hammel, 16, of Friday Harbor, Washington, pleaded guilty today, November 2, 2011, to two charges in connection with the tragic death of his mother, Sharon Hammel, and starting a
Letter to the Editor: Support Moana Kutsche for Charter Review Commission
Please join me in support of Moana Kutsche as our future Charter Review Commissioner. I have known Moana for almost a decade and whenever we discuss local issues I have been quite impressed with her knowledge and her ability to display a thorough understanding of the issues. As a Charter
Orcas Boosters Achieve Winter Goal of $11,000
From the Orcas Island Boosters With profound gratitude to the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF), Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) and many generous community members, the Orcas Boosters are pleased to announce that we have achieved our Winter Sports Fundraising Goal of $11,000. This money will be passed on to the
Letter to the Editor: Many Back Land Bank Renewal
Many in our community support the Land Bank renewal. Listed below are names of supporters gathered at the San Juan County Fair booth willing to have their name used in an ad to support a YES vote for renewal of the Land Bank. And over 2600 San Juan County voters
Student Art Exhibition in Honor of Mary Anne Stone
Terry Johnson's Seventh Annual Student Exhibition opens with a reception November 4, 5:30-7 p.m. , at the Orcas Center. "The exhibition is of new works from the students of 2011, and is in honor of long time student, friend, and risk taker Mary Anne Stone. Working with this
Eastsound Planners Meet Tomorrow
Thursday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will meet with Orcas County Council members and the public. Discussion of a letter to be sent to the County Council from the EPRC about Fiber Optics. County Council Members Richard Fralick and/or Patty
Meeting Your Publicity Needs at Orcas Issues!
Orcas Issues now offers advertising! Orcas Issues now offers advertising in the right-hand "sidebar" of the site. Click for ad specs and rates. Weekly and monthly ad rates are available. If interested, please drop us a line at advertising@OrcasIssues.com and we'll get back to you to discuss what's best for your
Annual Revaluations Are Coming To the County
By Charles Zalmanek, County Assessor Current State law allows for counties to perform property tax assessments either on an annual basis or on a cyclical basis not to exceed reappraisal of real property every fourth year. In 2009, the legislature passed a law requiring that by 2014, all counties
NAPA offers free car inspections!
Together with Orcas AutoTech and Crescent Service, NAPA will be holding a free vehicle inspection for anyone on the island. This is part of the National Car Care Awareness, traditionally held in April and October. This is the second year the trio has provided the inspection as a community service
Rep. Kris Lytton Drills County Council for Priorities
Kris Lytton, State Representative from the 40th District, came before the San Juan County Council today and urged them to distill their list of 2012 Legislative Priorities to identify the top one or two items. Lytton will join the rest of the State Legislature on Nov. 29 to
Emergency Mgmt. Hosts Quake, Tsunami Lectures
Thursday November 17th at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center From The SJC Department of Emergency Management The SJC Department of Emergency Management is hosting two lectures by Tim Walsh, State Geologist for WA State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Topic will be "The Big One: Tsunami
The Stinking Rose Celebrated at Doe Bay Café
Saturday, November 12 at Doe Bay Café Doe Bay Café's 6th annual Garlic Feast is coming up on November 12th. Celebrate "the Stinking Rose" with a fabulous four-course tasting! W Part of the festivities will be a screening of the Les Blank documentary “Garlic is as Good as Ten Mothers.” Also,
November Begins With a Week of … What?
Tuesday, November 1 County Council Videoconference at the Orcas and Lopez Public Librairies, beginning at 10 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. County Budget public hearing. Council meets in Friday Harbor. Toastmasters meet at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center on Henry Road in Eastsound. All are welcome to improve public
Support Lady Vikings Soccer in Post-Season Play
From the Lady Vikings Girls Soccer Team We are off to post season play again this year and have a really great t-shirts for you to buy to help us along the way. They are navy blue, super soft ring spun cotton with orange writing on the front and
