Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Lenten Observance Tonight in West Sound
The Orcas Island Council of Churches celebration of Lent continues on Wednesday night, April 6, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in West Sound. The program includes a brief service of music, meditation, readings and reflection on the theme of forgiveness, followed by a feast of soup and bread. Suzanne Olson
Guest Column: Our State Legislators on Ferry Legislation
By Sen. Kevin Ranker, Rep. Jeff Morris, Rep. Kristine Lytton for the 40th Legislative District As lawmakers from a district that’s nearly equal parts land and water, we understand firsthand the vital lifelines that are our ferries. Our ferries connect each and every one of us to our region, as
Radio Poet Elizabeth Austen Comes to Doe Bay
What does it take to make poems come alive in performance? Commitment, practice... and some skills that poet, performer and public radio producer Elizabeth Austen will teach in this interactive workshop to be held Sunday, April 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Doe Bay Resort. Performing poems for an
Caleb Klauder Comes Home to Share Music
Orcas-reared Caleb Klauder last performed at Orcas Center with his Foghorn String Band. This year, he’s bringing his Country Band and his new old-timey vision of country and honky-tonk music. Caleb leads the band on guitar and mandolin, accompanied by pedal steel and electric guitar, twin fiddles, upright
Japanese Connections Class Crane-a-Thon
Japanese legend holds that the crane is a mystical creature that lives for a thousand years. Tradition promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish, such as long or recovery from illness or injury. Orcas high school students in the Japanese Connections
Letter to the Editor: Past connects with Present
For all those who participated in the recent History Lives Here Historic Lodgings tour, both volunteers and tour-goers alike, you know what we mean by "from past to present." The sun came out at The Place at Cayou Cove, highlighting the gracious rooms and grounds that Henry Cayou so carefully
The Week Ahead: Events Display Our Infinite Variety
Monday, April 4 Martin Luther King’s speech, “Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence” A community reading will be given at 5:15 pm at the Parish Hall of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound. Movie Night at Doe Bay Cafe Movie starts at 7 p.m., free popcorn at show time,
Letter to the Editor: Third Option on the Ballot Regarding Solid Waste?
At the town hall meeting on February 24, County Council members Richard Fralick and Patty Miller offered us two options for solid waste to be put on November’s ballot: close the solid waste facilities and force curbside pickup and recycling, or keep the solid waste facilities open as-is by imposing
Friday Harbor Fire Takes One Life
By Ron Garner, Public Information Officer, San Juan Island Fire Department On Sunday morning at 2:11 a.m.a 9-1-1 call to the Sheriff’s Dispatch reported a structure fire with a person trapped inside in the 1000 block of Park Street in Friday Harbor. A patrolling Sheriff’s Deputy, along with
Hazardous Waste Collection Days Coming
By Helen Venada, San Juan County Hazardous Waste Coordinator How about adding an inventory of your unwanted chemical products to your spring cleaning chores? San Juan County Solid Waste Division is sponsoring these upcoming hazardous waste collections at county solid waste facilities (Other islanders are, of course, also invited to
Sign On Now for the DVSAS “Be the Solution” 5K Run/Walk
DVSAS Annual "Be the Solution" 5K Run/Walk on May 7 By Krista Stahl, DVSAS staff April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Service (DVSAS) is holding its annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 7th. The event is open to all ages and abilities in an effort to
Community Reading of Martin Luther King’s “Time to Break Silence” Speech on April 4
A community reading of Martin Luther King's speech, "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence" will be heard on Monday, April 4 at 5:15 pm at the Parish Hall of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound. On April 4, 1967 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered this speech at Riverside
OPALCO Goes Electric: Driving the Zero-Emissions Nissan LEAF
OPALCO’s Nissan LEAF (Leading Environmentally-friendly Affordable Family car) has arrived on Orcas. OPALCO staff will drive the 100% battery-powered, zero-emission electric vehicle around the islands for co-op business. The LEAF can reach a top speed of 90 miles per hour and go up to 100 miles between charges.
School Board Grapples With Money Problems
Lively discussion prevailed at the Orcas Island School District(OISD) Board meeting last night as it addressed an uncertain future covering controversial items: plans for the high school trip to Japan presentation of a tutorial in the latest technology budget planning for next year and then they faced the question for
Young Entrepreneur Class at the Funhouse
Morgan Meadows will offer a hands-on opportunity to learn how to start and run a business through a 10-session course at the Funhouse, beginning April 5. Meadows says that students will be empowered to establish their own business in the second week of the class in which students will design
The Weekend: The Wet Lamb Comes In With Art, Music, Dance — and Romance!
Friday, April 1 Student Art Show at the Orcas Art Center The annual Student Art Show through the month of April will feature the work of kindergarten through 12th grade students from all the island's schools. The show's festive Opening Reception will take place from 4 to 7;30 pm. Jean
