Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
County Economic Council offers Agriculture Management workshops
Workshops on Thursdays, Dec. 2 and 9 in Friday Harbor The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present two 2-hour workshops for small agriculture businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island. The workshops will be presented by Bruce Gregory, resource planner at the San Juan Islands Conservation District and
Check Ferry Routes for this Chilly, Windy Tuesday
From the Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferries Division Washington State Ferry service may be reduced on some routes due to inclement weather on Tuesday November 23. Updates will be posted on the ferry website at www.wsdat.wa.gov/ferries . Please check for current information. Thank you for your patience.
Prevent Fires this Winter Holiday Season
By Steve Marler San Juan County Fire Marshal Now is the time to be sure that your holidays will be safe and free of a devastating fire. Business owners who plan to decorate their shops should remember a few simple safety tips: Limit the use of extension cords. Don’t run
Volunteers Helping to Keep Eastsound Village Green, Green
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Volunteers have donated more than 1200 hours of work to stretch the San Juan County Park and Recreation Department’s budget in the last year. They’ve helped everything from making sure doggie cleanup bags are stocked to cutting back brush and greening
Wind and Cold Make for Dangerous Weather
From Brendan Cowan San Juan County Department of Emergency Management National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the islands from noon through midnight on Monday. Northerly winds with gusts up to 50mph could cause local power outages in exposed areas, particularly on north facing sections of Orcas. Given
OPALCO is EV (Electric Vehicle) Ready
The automobile industry is producing a new generation of electric vehicles (EV) and your local electric cooperative is ready to help members keep them charged at home and in town. OPALCO has the capacity to bring electric vehicles onto the grid without major system improvements and can manage
Guest Column: A Tribute to our Orcas Farms
By Madie Murray I don’t tell many people this, but I was born and raised in Pomona, California. But, when I was growing up, there were cows in the fields in back of our home; orange, lemon and kumquat trees on one side, and walnut groves on the other. We
Vikings Win Over Crusaders 21-14 in Quarterfinal Football Playoffs
Revised Nov. 20 The Orcas Vikings Football Team faced the super-size Tacoma Baptist Crusaders and came out victors in the Quarterfinal Playoffs of the State 2 B Football game in Oak Harbor today. The Vikings launched an opening touchdown drive as the game began. Orcas led 14-0 until 5 seconds
We Are Grateful: BullWings Thanksgiving Policy
Here at BullWings, we have heard complaints about Christmas music already being played on radio stations and in stores. It's sad when this beautiful, happy music becomes repetitious and anxiety-producing, especially as we first consider the blessings and celebration of hard work, harvest and Thanksgiving. We learned at a statewide
Building Fund Met: Food Bank Focuses on Food
The Food Bank has met its Building Drive goal: over $70,000 has been contributed, according to Hilary Canty, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Community Foundation, which spearheaded the Food Bank Building Fund campaign. This amount exceeds the required matching about to build the Food Bank facility on the property
FAA Proposes Requiring Pilot Certificates to Include Photos
From the U.S. FAA The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Nov. 18 that it is proposing that all pilot certificates include photos of the certificate holder. This action follows a requirement that all pilot certificates be made of plastic and contain security features, such as a hologram and an
The Proud Owner of a Padbury Bench
Craig Abolin and his wife Cynthia attended the Farm to Cafeteria Simple Sunday Supper last Sunday evening to listen to great music, eat great food, and contribute to a great cause. The last thing on their minds was taking home a one-of-a-kind, priceless and coveted solid Orcas Maple
Commission Votes to Increase Ferry Fares 4.5% for Inter-island Route
WSF Planning Director Ray Deardorf and Ferries Division Secretary David Moseley testified before the Washington State Transportation Commission on Monday Nov. 15. Following their testimony, the Commission voted on fare increases for ferry customers to be implemented on Jan. 1, 2011. Details include: Increase fares on routes by 2.5 percent
Much Afoot This Weekend
Friday, Nov. 19 Live music by Kaylee Cole at the Doe Bay Cafe. By turns smoky and whimsical, the changes within a single vowel sound can hook a listener into Cole's thoughtful, lovely world.7 p.m. For more information and to hear some of her music go to https://www.doebay.com. There will
Colton Harris-Moore Pleads Not Guilty
By Gene Johnson of the Associated Press The attorney for the teenager accused of being the "Barefoot Bandit" is working with prosecutors to negotiate a plea deal the lawyer says could involve using movie- or book-deal profits to compensate the victims of an alleged two-year, cross-country crime spree. Defendant Colton
Port of Orcas Announces Commissioner Candidates
The commissioners for the Port of Orcas announce that the following Orcas Island residents have submitted letters of interest for Commissioner Position #2, recently vacated by Garth Eimers: Mark Ditto Sheldon Gregory Michael McKinstry Dave Noneman Sean Roach James Wolf Interviews with each of the respondents will be completed before
