Here’s a thought…
“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”
NATIVE AMERICAN PROVERB
The Gaza protests can save lives — maybe even your own
||| FROM THE INTERCEPT ||| posted at request of orcasonian reader WARS, ASSASSINATIONS, COUPS — the perpetrators of violence confidently believe that the consequences will be discrete and limited to their own goals. They’ll kill their enemies, raise their arms in simian triumph, and that’s the end of the story. In
Fire Commissioners will meet on Thursday
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS ||| The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a SPECIAL MEETING on Thursday, November 9th, at 1:00 p.m. online via Zoom and in-person at the Fire Hall, 45 Lavender Ln, Eastsound, WA. The Zoom call can be accessed on the 2023-11-09 Special Meeting Agenda attached, and
Letter to Editor | Be sure to read this, especially if you have not yet voted
||| FROM LEITH TEMPLIN ||| Please take a moment to read this especially if you have not voted. Last week I wrote a response to something in Orcas Island Discussion because I was so frustrated with all the misinformation from the responses however, it never left my computer. I continue
Alex Ramel: Reducing incarceration & addressing the behavioral health crisis
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. ALEX RAMEL ||| Access to adequate treatment and supportive services to manage mental health and substance abuse can lead to better overall health outcomes and a restored quality of life. The strategic investments we are making in behavioral health will reduce the incidence of
Midnight Mutterings: Entropy (and Witches)
||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS by JACKIE BATES ||| A few days before Halloween, I ran across the word ‘entropy.’ I can’t remember if someone said it or I read it somewhere. I realized that I didn’t exactly know the meaning, though I had a vague idea of disintegration. Which I know
Sheriff’s Report | October 25 – 31, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORT ||| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 23-008490 Burglary - Residential 16:28:49 10/25/23 A Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of a residential burglary. A report was taken. 23-008494 Court Order Violation 17:22:32 10/25/23 Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a
Welcome to Wind Warning weather
||| FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ||| URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 318 PM PDT Fri Nov 3 2023 San Juan County- Including the city of Friday Harbor 318 PM PDT Fri Nov 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...
Watch FHFF Award winners on-demand through November 5
||| FROM ELLEN ROBERTS & KAREN PALMER for FRIDAY HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL ||| Friday Harbor Film Festival Is thrilled to present the Audience Choice Award for the Best Overall Feature Film to Patrick and the Whale, directed by Mark Fletcher. This documentary, along with many other award-winning features and short
Letter to Editor | Reasons why Toni Knudson has my vote
||| FROM B. SADIE BAILEY ||| I appreciated seeing and hearing Toni speak at the LOWV candidates' night, before the Primary elections. She took the time (and risk) to explain some things and educate the voters, including exactly what the proposed levy entailed, where she stood on it, and why;
Latest from Lekanoff | Update on environmental work taking place
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| I hope this message finds you well. I want to provide you with a comprehensive update on the environmental work taking place in the 40th District. During this legislative interim, I've been actively engaged in initiatives related to the Climate Commitment
WSF Report | One third of our 21 ferries are unavailable right now
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Edmonds/Kingston route on one-boat service due to limited vessel availability Chimacum went out of service Saturday after one of its main engines threw a rod. The significant engine failure will take several weeks to fix, leaving us with just 14 available ferries
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.
Artworks will feature works by Carl Buttke through November
||| FROM B.J. ARNOLD for ORCAS ARTWORKS ||| The Orcas Island Artworks features “Reflections” by Carl Buttke through the month of November. "This watercolor painting, a part of my “Reflections” series, was created within the past year in a large format (30 X 58 inches) to explore and convey the
Choral Society Messiah to showcase Orcas talents, including yours
||| FROM LYNN BAKER for ORCAS CHORAL SOCIETY ||| They say it takes a village…or in this case, an extremely talented island. Orcas Choral Society’s production of Handel’s Messiah this December brings together musicians and artists from across Orcas. Soloists include: Soprano Sharon Abreu, known both for her classic coloratura
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue seeking candidates to join the volunteer ranks
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| All are invited to apply for the upcoming Volunteer Fire Academy starting January 6, 2024. At the end of the academy, graduates will be fully qualified structure and wildland firefighters. The deadline for this round of applications is November
Polyrhythmics’ bold, funk rhythms coming to Orcas Center
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Polyrhythmics are coming to Orcas! Originating from Seattle’s underground deep funk scene, this high-energy band comes to the Orcas Center Main Stage on Saturday, November 11 at 7pm. Polyrhythmics combine impossibly tight grooves with bold brass and hypnotic percussion that showcase elements
