Here’s a thought…
“Art is how we decorate space, music is how we decorate time.”
JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT
Sun Days on Orcas | An honest Easter prayer
||| SUN DAYS ON ORCAS by EDEE KULPER ||| God, I believe in you because I want to. I want to be there someday, wherever “there” is. I’d love more proof and I doubt more than I ever used to. Is that part of adulting? I know we’re all in
In move to protect whales, Polynesian indigenous groups give them ‘personhood’
||| FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES ||| For many Indigenous groups across Polynesia, whales hold an ancient sacredness and spirit that connects all life. Whales — or tohorā, as Māori call them — guided their ancestors across the Pacific Ocean. Today, those groups consider themselves to be guardians for the
Monthly bird walk
||| FROM KRISTEN ARNIM for SJI SCULPTURE PARK ||| Join us at the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park on Wednesday, April 3 from 8-10am for the first of the 2024 monthly bird walks with avid birder Tyler Davis leading the walk. His expertise will enhance your experience and knowledge of
Letter to Editor | I now support the OIFR fire levy
||| FROM JUSTIN PAULSEN ||| Last fall, I opposed the passage of the two levy propositions that the Board of Orcas Fire and Rescue put before the voters of Orcas Island. My objection to the levies was based on what I saw as structural flaws in construction and a lack
Letter to Editor | Why I support proposed levy for OIFR
||| FROM BILL BANGS ||| Since the most recent levy approval for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (the “District”) in 2014, the revenues for the District have failed to keep up with inflation. The District has faced increasingly painful budget restrictions with a decline in available reserves. Over the last
Spaghetti Dinner
||| FROM PHIL CARTER for ORCAS ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL ||| Orcas Island Middle School would like to invite our community to attend our 44th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, April 5th. Proceeds will go to the ASB and fund end of year events and celebrations. Details and a QR code
Notice: Updates to state building codes
||| FROM AMY TAYLOR for TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR ||| The adopted Building Codes for the State of Washington changed effective March 15, 2024. The 2021 edition of the Codes will replace the 2018 edition. State law requires cities and counties throughout Washington to adopt and enforce the Washington State
Letter to Editor | Let’s approve this fire levy lid lift
||| FROM JUDY SCOTT ||| I am writing to urge Orcas voters to join me in approving the levy lid lift on our April special election ballot that will help fund the mission of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue. In designing this levy, the newly elected Board of Fire Commissioners
As the Paradigm Shifts | Resisting the habit of resisting
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| I find it fascinating, the amount of time and energy we put into educating our minds, regarding the world around us, yet dedicate so little time educating ourselves about the world within our hearts, within our souls. Each of us ongoingly
Sheriff’s Report | March 20 – 25, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 24-001533 Lost Property 11:01:53 03/20/24 A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a lost computer. 24-001536 Fraud 13:01:24 03/20/24 A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a fraud. The victim reported that they
Help KWIAHT protect island wildlife
||| FROM RUSSEL BARSH for KWIAHT ||| Dead birds, small mammals and reptiles can tell us a lot about the spread of wildlife diseases and parasites such as ticks, and help us protect people, too. As weather patterns change, we are seeing the spread of new pathogens and parasites in
Bunny vs. Polar Bear
||| FROM HILARY CANTY ||| The Battle of the Ages is this Saturday at Moran State Park, when the Polar Bear takes on the Easter Bunny! Well, not quite. But the Lions are hosting their Egg Hunt starting at 10 and the Orcas Island Rowing Association is having their Polar
Update on Port of Orcas happenings
||| FROM ROBERT HAMILTON, PORT OF ORCAS COMMISSIONER ||| This is an update on happenings at the Orcas Airport. First, I am sad to announce that Kim Kimple is leaving her position as Port Manager on April 1st, 2024. Kim has done an incredible job as Manager and brought a
WSF Weekly Report | Recruiting high school students for future in ferry crews
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve We’ve been thinking creatively over the last few years to address the well-documented crew shortages. We’re purposefully building a pipeline from “middle school to the pilothouse.” This encompasses both internal programs we’ve established to help our crew
San Juan County Health Officer announces departure after more than 30 years of service
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Dr. Frank James Dr. Frank James, Health Officer of San Juan County, announced his resignation after 31 years of service to San Juan County at the March Board of Health meeting. Not only has Dr. James served as the County Health Officer,
Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson
Welcome to our weekly feature, Occam's Razor, from local artist S.C. Watson.
