Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Salish Sea Chronicles | Constant change: SRKW, Biggs, Humpback whales
||| SALISH SEA CHRONICLES by NATE AVERNA ||| As a kid, I can remember watching our Southern Resident orca almost exclusively. Humpback whales did not frequent the Salish Sea after decades of population decline from whaling. Mammal eating orca (Biggs orca) seldom visited our local waterway due to the seal
Senior Center offering art classes, Meeting of the Minds, speech pathology
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Art with Carla – Fridays, 1-3 p.m. Are you interested in exploring your artistic side? Art with Carla, Fridays, 1-3 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center, is lighthearted fun, structured around process, with an emphasis on you CAN do it! Folks of
Fire Commission to hold regular meeting on Monday
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS FIRE COMMISSIONERS ||| The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a REGULAR MEETING on Monday, May 15, at 3:00 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 Resolution 2023-07 2023-05-15 Board Packet.
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center achieves re-designation as Level IV Trauma Center
||| FROM ANNE WILLIAMS for PEACEHEALTH PEACE ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER ||| PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center has achieved re-designation as a Level IV Trauma Center following a review by the Washington State Department of Health. The re-designation demonstrates PeaceHealth Peace Island's commitment to providing the highest possible level of care
‘What Dreams May Come’ – Last three possibilities to see this potent, powerful performance
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Rock on the Rock’s first production since 2019, “What Dreams May Come” has been described as “Potent”, “Powerful,” and “A high-quality unique personal performance”. Exploring the collective consciousness and many colors of the events of the past few years, What Dreams May
Remote Boating Safety Class: Last one for 2023
||| FROM U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY BELLINGHAM ||| Bellingham, Wash. – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Bellingham and San Juan Islands Flotilla is offering an opportunity for boaters to take an online, Washington State Basic Boater Education Course. The course for anyone wishing to learn safe boating skills and qualify
Candidates being sought for Odd Fellows Hall manager position
||| FROM LERNER LIMBACH for ORCAS FOOD CO-OP ||| The Odd Fellows Hall, located on beautiful Madrona Point in Eastsound, has been a natural community gathering place since it was built in 1891. The Hall is host to a variety of classes, dances, wedding receptions, art fairs, fundraisers, birthday parties
As the Paradigm Shifts | You can put your faith in that
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| All day long, we process and interpret patterns and momentary snapshots of life, in order to make meaning. Tarot cards, astrology, economic forecasting, political unrest, weather patterns, a grumpy barista, getting up on the wrong side of the bed—each of us
Sheriff’s Report | May 3 – 9, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 23-003038 Found Property 08:11:53 05/03/23 A abandoned bicycle was turned in on Orcas Island. The bicycle was logged into evidence. 23-003040 Lost Property 09:07:10 05/03/23 An Orcas Island Deputy took a report of a lost credit/debit card. 23-003048 Juvenile
Larsen to host Service Academy information nights for interested students
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| EVERETT and BELLINGHAM, WA – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced his office will host two in-person information sessions for Northwest Washington students interested in attending one of the five U.S. service academies. Larsen will announce plans to host a virtual information session soon.
Public Health Clinic fees resume on June 1
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| On June 1, 2023, San Juan County Health & Community Services (HCS) will begin collecting fees for some public health services again. HCS will also be rolling out their new sliding fee scale. This sliding fee scale has been adopted to ensure that
Women’s Ministry spring luncheon: Anchor for My Soul
||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for ORCAS COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| The Women’s Ministry of Orcas Island Community Church will be hosting a luncheon in the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center on Saturday, May 20, from noon to 2:30pm. The guest speaker is Joyce Green who will be sharing the sailing trip
Progress proceeds on Pea Patch property purchase
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| I am happy to report that we had our pre-application meeting with the County Department of Community Development (DCD) on Wednesday this week. It was a beautiful day and a hopeful meeting. The goal was to tour the property, walk
Larsen rejects GOP’s “cruel” child deportation bill
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement in response to the expiration of Title 42 authority, which allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants from its borders to contain the spread of COVID-19, and GOP efforts to pass
Guest Opinion | I pledge strong support for Orcas EV Charging Project
||| FROM SENATOR LIZ LOVELETT ||| I am writing to express my strong support for the Orcas Island EV Charging Project which was submitted by the Port of Orcas for grant financing from the Clean Energy Fund's ETS program. This Project will greatly accelerate EV adoption for one of our
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.
