Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Inslee | Graduation rates increase, WA stands with Ukraine, WA defends choice, small business relief, six-year-old helps homeless
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Washington stands with Ukraine on anniversary of Russian invasion Gov. Jay Inslee shakes hands with Oleg Pynda, executive director of Washington’s Ukranian Community Center. The center is a key link for newcomers, including the 16,000 Ukrainian immigrants new to Washington state.
Lekanoff | Week 7 | Protecting healthcare throughout WA & town hall invite
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| Happy Fantastic Friday! It’s the seventh week of the legislative session! Last Friday was policy cutoff and this Friday is fiscal cutoff. Only bills that have already passed out of their policy committee and fiscal committee will be moving forward. This
Sheriff’s Report | February 15 – 21, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 23-001029 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:04:45 02/15/23 Deputies responded to a report of assault on Friday Harbor. After an investigation, it was determined to be unfounded. 23-001032 Trespassing 10:06:19 02/15/23 A female who had been previously trespassed from King's
Midnight Mutterings | GrabAGun (and a brief cat update)
||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS by JACKIE BATES ||| So here’s what showed up in my e-mail this morning: About GrabAGun "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." We are defenders. We
Lenten Vespers at Orcas Island Community Church
||| FROM BRIAN MOSS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| Orcas Island Community Church is once again hosting Lenten Vespers services, which will take place on the six Sundays of Lent from February 26th through April 2nd. The services will begin at 5:00 pm in the church sanctuary. The Lenten
Guest Opinion | We should not be ‘whitewashing’ Black history
||| FROM DOUG MARSHALL ||| As we conclude this year’s Black History Month, we find ourselves in an era in which some people are arguing that the painful parts of black history should not be taught in public schools, because that history might be “divisive” or make some students feel
Larsen Statement on one-year anniversary of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement on the one-year anniversary of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine: “One year ago today, Vladimir Putin launched his unprovoked and unjustified war on Ukraine. The effects of Putin’s illegal war
For March, Artworks feature wall artist is Stephanie Clair
||| FROM B.J. ARNOLD for ORCAS ISLAND ARTWORKS ||| Stephanie Clair The Orcas Island Artworks features new paintings in oil and acrylic by Stephanie Clair through the month of March. She will be showcasing some of her Italian towns as well as some of her newest San Juan
‘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.
WSF weekly report | Strong w-i-n-d-s
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Strong winds knock out service on multiple routes We suspended service on two central Puget Sound routes Monday because of high winds. While we understand the importance of getting riders where they need to go, safety is our number one priority
Tugboat being lifted after sinking offshore of Lopez Island
Vessel carried 400 gallons of diesel ||| FROM CASCADIA DAILY NEWS ||| Response crews are lifting a tugboat after it sank carrying 400 gallons of diesel off the coast of Lopez Island Wednesday morning, Feb. 22. Some sheen could be seen on the water around the vessel, the Department of
March Art at Orcas Library: My Digital Wonderlands, by William Wyckoff
||| FROM DAVE KOSIUR for ORCAS LIBRARY ||| Starting March 1st, William Wyckoff will be exhibiting his photographs and mixed media work. In his latest series of work Wyckoff has taken his love of photography and expanded that vision by creating abstract pieces that combine his photographs with other digital processes and mixed media.
Letter to Editor | Orcas Community Resource Center thanks Steve Jung
||| FROM MEGAN EHRMANTROUT for COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| Steve Jung With his time as a board member coming to a close, the words “thank you” are not nearly enough to express our gratitude for the many years of service Steve Jung has given to the Orcas Community
An opportunity to practice Qigong with Joan Roulac
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Joan Roulac Quiet the mind and strengthen the body with Joan Roulac’s Ease Please four-week Qigong series. These 15-minute sessions will gently loosen muscles, strengthen immunity, build balance, and increase energy. The virtual series begins Wednesday, March 1 at
Meet the OPALCO board candidates March 9th
Ballots hit the mail March 10 ||| FROM SUZANNE OLSON for ORCAS POWER & LIGHT COOPERATIVE ||| As a member-owned cooperative, OPALCO members elect the Board of Directors who are responsible for setting policies and rates, essentially guiding the course for our electric utility. The 2023 nominations process is complete
Woman in Woods has an amazing Orcas Center production coming up
||| FROM WOMAN IN THE WOODS PRODUCTIONS ||| Woman in the Woods Productions is pleased to bring back to Orcas Center Marc Bamuthi Joseph (“Bamuthi”) and Daniel Bernard Roumain (“DBR”), on April 8, for our most ambitious production to date. When they were here in June of 2018, that duo
