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-- from Joe Symons -- Imagine a county whose population of residents and visitors chooses to honor its rural, wild, sustainable, refreshing, slow, nature-dominated, non-exploitive, respectful, in-perpetuity heritage. Imagine stepping off the ferry into a sacred sanctuary. Imagine that while everything looks the same, humans operate with a mindset of humility, acceptance, compassion, and respect.
-- by Lin McNulty -- A High Wind Warning remains in effect for our local area until approximately midnight, with NE winds from 20 - 40 mph and gusts to 60 forecast. OPALCO began to experience an effect of those winds as power outages began at 9:50 a.m. this morning, beginning with Beach Haven. Fallen branches and
October 12, 2016 16-007777 Accident-NonInj 11:50:53 10/12/16 A Lopez deputy was dispatched for minor damage to a vehicle after a helicopter landing at the medical clinic. A report was taken. 16-007778 Welfare Check 13:15:44 10/12/16 A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a welfare check in regards to a male subject screaming. Subject was contacted and
-- by Lin McNulty -- Bruce Harvie, host of RadioFree Olga weekly podcast of local music. Do you wish you had been there that night in 1996 when Donovan played Orcas Center? That was the night he introduced his new album, Sutras, to a happy, sell-out, sing-along crowd. Oh, you were on island, but
Thursday, September 22, 6 p.m., Darvills -- from Matt C. Khachadoorian -- Inland Waters Press in Olga just published a non-fiction book set in the Pacific Northwest and the San Juan Islands. Tranquility: A memoir of an American sailor, came out in June of this year and it was immediately nominated for a 2017 Pacific Northwest Bookseller's
-- by Madeleine Treneer -- Eliza and Chris Morris at their Island Thyme workshop Cardamom, cucumber, jasmine, lavender and sandalwood: these are a few of the natural ingredients which are incorporated into Island Thyme's botanically-based skin and body care products. Island Thyme soaps and salves, balms and lotions are dreamed up and produced at
July 27, 2016 16-005291 Malicious Mischief 04:18:28 07/27/16 A deputy responded to report of vandalism that occurred in Friday Harbor. An investigation was completed and a report written. Settled by contact. 16-005292 Vehicle Prowl 07:11:02 07/27/16 A Deputy was dispatched to a vehicle prowl in Friday Harbor. It was found only one item was taken
July 13, 2016 16-004854 Animal at Large 10:09:18 07/13/16 A Lopez Island deputy was called regarding a neighbor's dog creating a nuisance. The dog owner was cited for the dog running at large. 16-004859 Threats 10:52:07 07/13/16 A man reported receiving threatening texts and voice messages from a former co-worker. Several options were offered, and
Friday, July 8, 7 - 9 p.m., Random Howse -- from Mandy Troxel -- This Friday, July 8, Bruce Harvie and Mandy Troxel will be performing live at the Random Howse from 7-9pm. Orcas Islanders know these two from their many musical incarnations around the islands, but when is the last time you saw just
Friday, June 10, 6 p.m., Catkin Café -- from Olga Strawberry Council -- Barreling Plant the morning of July 19, 2013 – photo credit: Tom Tillman July 19, 2013: If you were here on the island that day, you would well remember knowing of, or even experiencing, the arson fire that severely damaged