Here’s a thought…
“The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.”
ROBERT LYND
Weekly Inslee update
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Friday is Native American Heritage Day Friday, Nov. 25 is Native American Heritage Day, and November is Native American Heritage Month. Both occasions are opportunities to reflect on the rich tribal heritage and land history of Washington state. Free at-home COVID-19
December on-screen performances at Orcas Center
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| December's On-Screen lineup at Orcas Center includes a host of offerings from The Metropolitan Opera and National Theatre Live. Filmed live in HD, these on-screen events feature a diverse sampling of the world’s best performers at the height of their careers –
Gangstagrass brings their high-energy music to Orcas Center
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| “Suppose, just suppose, you could take a little of everything that’s great about this country and distill it. The creativity, the ingenuity, the strength of the struggles of so many of its people — indigenous, enslaved, or otherwise. And then take that
San Juan County Council briefed on ferry updates
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Ahead of the busy, upcoming holiday season, members of San Juan County’s Council met with Washington State officials and representatives from the Washington State Ferries (WSF) to express islanders’ need for reliable ferry service. SJC Councilmembers Jamie Stephens and Cindy Wolf joined Representative
‘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.
“Yams” vs. “Sweet Potatoes”: Are they the same?
||| FROM DICTIONARY.COM ||| If you’re not arguing about politics or whether or not it’s time for Grandma to get some more grandchildren, there’s one topic that’s always guaranteed to make a splash at the Thanksgiving dinner table: are those yams or sweet potatoes? “Wait a second,” you might be saying, “aren’t they the same
For Thanksgiving: Thank You
|||SUBMITTED AT REQUEST OF A BELOVED ORCAS ISLAND POET ||| Thank You Ross Gay If you find yourself half naked and barefoot in the frosty grass, hearing, again, the earth’s great, sonorous moan that says you are the air of the now and gone, that says all you love will
Stuffed or dressed: For Thanksgiving, is it all the same?
||| FROM DICTIONARY.COM ||| Turkey is the traditional star of the Thanksgiving meal, but among its essential supporting cast is one dish whose name is debated every year. Is it called stuffing or dressing? Are these two words interchangeable? Or do they actually refer to different things altogether? Pull up a chair as
Long-standing local businesses partner in support of islanders in need
||| FROM MEGAN EHRMANTRAUT for ORCAS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| Orcas Island Market and Ray’s General Store & Pharmacy are teaming up to support the most vulnerable in our community. We are proud to partner with the Orcas Community Resource Center (OCRC) to help those in need. Combining our resources and matching
Affordable housing: The future of affordability
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The need for affordable housing is a widespread and growing issue – not just in the Islands, but throughout the region and nation. The San Juan Islands are home to multiple organizations working to create long-term affordable housing opportunities via a variety of
Sharing is caring—except when it comes to viruses
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Washington state is seeing an increase in cases of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). RSV is a common respiratory virus that causes cold and COVID-like symptoms, including runny nose, coughing, sneezing, and fever. Most people recover from RSV in a week or two. However,
Happy Thanksgiving from Orcas Island School District
||| FROM ERIC WEBB, ORCAS SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT ||| Our Mission Our students experience a sense of belonging and will graduate fully equipped to meet life’s challenges - confident and independent life-long learners and passionate in pursuing their dreams and in bettering the lives of others. Thank You! As we prepare
DOH strongly urges individuals get vaccinated to prevent spread of flu
DOH strongly urges individuals get vaccinated to prevent spread of flu ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wants the public to know flu cases are rising quickly in Washington state and nationwide. Flu hospitalizations are at the highest rates seen in 10 years for this
EMT course starting soon at Orcas Fire & Rescue
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| Are you interested in being a volunteer EMT with the fire department? Orcas Island Fire & Rescue is now accepting applications from the community for the upcoming 2023 EMT Course. There are limited class seats available for this Washington
Glenn Hendrick solo show at Artspace on San Juan
||| FROM GLENN HENDRICK ||| On Saturday, December 3, a selection of works on paper by local artist Glenn Hendrick will be featured in Joe Cooper’s intimately proportioned Artspace, located at 160 Macginite Road in Friday Harbor. The opening will take place from 12 - 3 p.m., with tea and
SJC plans to relocate Public Works operations on Lopez
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is entering the planning stages of an exciting project on Lopez Island. County Council has directed staff to develop a plan to relocate Public Works operations from Fisherman Bay Rd to the Norman Rd/MacKaye Harbor site. Project Background: Public Works
