Here’s a thought…
“Neither the evil nor the good in our history determines who we are. It is what we do now. If we do not say something ourselves about this horror, we allow ourselves to be changed.”
TIMOTHY SNYDER
A history of innovation: How Seattle changed the world
||| FROM KOMO NEWS ||| COURTESY OF ORCASONIAN READER ||| SEATTLE — Ever wonder what the world would be like without planes, computer software and online shopping? Thanks to progressive Seattle innovators and change-makers, the world is a much better place to live, work and play. In the historical documentary “How
Young environmentalist program at Alchemy this spring
||| FROM GLENN HENDRICK for ALCHEMY ART CENTER ||| This spring, Alchemy Art Center will be offering its second year of Young Environmentalists, a multifaceted arts and environment program geared toward kids ages 11-15. In this 7-week program, different guest instructors share concepts and techniques that connect art and design
Stick Men come to Orcas Center February 4
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Orcas Center is thrilled to welcome Stick Men on Saturday, February 4 on the Center Stage. Stick Men is a progressive rock band created by musicians Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto, (the powerhouse bass and drums of the group King Crimson for
Sheriff’s Office expresses sorrow in Memphis murder
||| FROM SHERIFF ERIC PETER ||| [On January 7, 2022], the Memphis Police Department released the video footage showing the horrific and disgusting acts of violence committed by five officers involved in this tragedy. The San Juan County Sheriffs Office is deeply saddened by the senseless death of Tyre Nichols
Sun Days on Orcas | Growing up in the Orcas Hotel, and more
||| SUN DAYS ON ORCAS by EDIE KULPER ||| Several months ago, I had the most fascinating conversation with Clark Cundy. I learned just the tip of the iceberg about what it was like to grow up here, and especially what it was like to grow up inside The Orcas
Island Health classes in the offing
||| FROM RACHEL LAMBERT for ISLAND HEALTH ||| Living Better with Diabetes Join Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Amanda Lungren in a discussion on healthy eating, being active, and reducing risks to help manage diabetes on Wednesday, February 15 at 11 a.m. Registration required, call 360.299.4204 or
Midnight Mutterings | Um, football
||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS by JACKIE BATES ||| I'm not expecting to make any converts with this post. I might be preaching to a tiny choir, but otherwise, I'm whistling into the wind. Not that I can whistle. I can't. Maybe a tiny squeak through my teeth, but no real whistle
Inslee logs a busy week
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Legislators hold hearings on slate of reproductive freedom bills Gov. Jay Inslee testifies on Tuesday, Jan. 24 to the Senate Long-Term Care & Health Committee in support of a proposal to amend the state constitution to guarantee the right of reproductive
Weather advisory for cold, high winds tonight
||| FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ||| URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 256 AM PST Sat Jan 28 2023 San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, and Burlington ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
Sheriff’s Report | January 18 – 24, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 23-000357 Theft 10:26:05 01/18/23 Lopez Deputies responded to a possible theft of a chainsaw. The possible suspect was gone on arrival. Information was collected for further investigation. 23-000361 Traffic Hazard 12:51:34 01/18/23 A Lopez Deputy and a Public Works
San Juan waters remain at risk from oil spills
||| FROM SALISH CURRENT ||| People sat glued to their televisions watching the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spill 11 million gallons of thick crude oil into the pristine waters of Alaska’s Prince William Sound after striking a reef in March 1989. Thousands of oil-soaked birds, otters, fish and whales, some still alive,
Do we have King tides or plastic tides?
||| FROM JESS NEWLEY for FRIENDS OF THE SAN JUANS ||| The creatures that call these islands home need your help! If you enjoyed a stroll on the beach after the last set of king tides, you might have noticed an influx of debris and trash. During extreme high tide
Latest from Lekanoff | Legislative session has begun
||| |FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| January 9th marked the beginning of the 2023 legislative session, and I am honored to return once again as your 40th Legislative District representative. This year, I will be serving on the House Agriculture and Natural Resources, Appropriations, Environment and Energy,
WSF weekly report
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Tour of Maritime High School Director of Operations Steve Nevey and I joined Gov. Jay Inslee on a tour of Maritime High School in Des Moines on Friday. We helped develop the curriculum ahead of their inaugural 2021-22 year and we continue to
‘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.
Health, wellness conversation coming to Library this Saturday
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Please join us at the OI LIbrary for an enlightening conversation about wellness with islanders Gigi & Melissa. They will answer your questions and share unique personal experiences with plant-based lifestyles, and strengthening the mind and body through nutrition.
