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“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Expensive electricity and bankruptcies | Does Germany need to go back to nuclear power?
Germany's new minister of economy wants more natural gas power stations and electricity subsidies. But is that enough to boost the economy? ||| FROM EURO NEWS ||| Once a world market leader, today, Germany is considered the "sick man of Europe", as the country remains mired in recession for the
Discover Your Roots | Genealogy workshop
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us on Thursday, May 29 at 11 a.m. at Orcas Senior Center for an engaging and informative Genealogy Workshop led by Kathi Ciskowski. Kathi, a long-time Orcas Island resident, completed the University of Washington’s Professional and Continuing Education Genealogy and
Letter to Editor | Where are we going?
||| FROM SUSAN MUSTARD ||| On April 30th, I was at SeaTac Airport. After having been thoroughly vetted (passport, etc), we were finally ready for our overseas flight. The airline called for our boarding. My travel companion was behind me as we rolled down to board plane. A short dark
Midnight Mutterings | Kohlberg’s stages
||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS by JACKIE BATES ||| Recently, I stumbled across (on the web) mention of Lawrence Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development. I realized I hadn’t thought about his work in decades and so I took another look. Here’s one article describing Kohlberg’s work: https://practicalpie.com/kohlbergs-stages-of-moral-development/ I think, those decades ago,
As the Paradigm Shifts | Letting the ache be sacred
||| THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| After dinner, I stepped out into the night to toss a bit of organics into the compost. That’s when I heard an urgent, aching cry from the woods. A sound so raw and tender, it could only be a newborn fawn in
Sheriff’s Report | May 14 – 20, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 25-002797 Citizen Assist 10:10:03 05/14/25 Orcas Island Deputies responded to a citizen assist. The individual was looking to surrender three firearms. Deputies received the firearms and processed them for safekeeping. 25-002806 Theft 15:32:45 05/14/25 A Deputy on San Juan
WA delegation urges Trump to reconsider denial of WA State request for disaster declaration
Severe storms resulted in extensive damage to critical infrastructure, parks, cultural sites, schools, public buildings, and more, resulting in over $34 million dollars in damages across six counties. Letter comes following denial of initial request, WA delegation urges President Trump to reconsider and approve WA state’s pending appeal. ||| FROM
Larsen releases statement on Trump’s attacks on education
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released the following statement on the Trump administration's attacks on academic freedom and access to education: “The Trump administration is attacking colleges and universities to exact political revenge. These tactics will fail, and I stand
Orcas Island’s Moose Kinsey stars in Princeton Triangle Club ‘Pageant Pending’
||| FROM MOOSE KINSEY ||| PRINCETON, NJ – Moose Kinsey, a performer from Orcas Island, Washington, shines in the Princeton Triangle Club’s latest original musical comedy, Pageant Pending. Premiered in November 2024 at McCarter Theatre, the show, directed by Sam Hay, embarked on a US tour of eight cities in January 2025 and
Wildfire Awareness Month | Tips to prepare
||| FROM ANGIE REQUENA for DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ||| Home Hardening (Low-Cost): Clean gutters and roofs – Remove dry leaves, pine needles, and debris regularly. Install metal mesh on vents – Use 1/8” mesh to prevent embers from entering the attic and crawl space vents. Seal gaps – Use
Children’s House mayoral race kicks off with ice cream social
||| FROM EMILIE ROBINSON for ORCAS ISLAND CHILDREN'S HOUSE||| Orcas Island Children’s House’s 17th annual beloved honorary Mayor of Eastsound fundraiser is right around the corner, and this year, and we are kicking it off with an ICE CREAM SOCIAL! Please bring your family and join us at the Orcas
WSF Weekly Report | Memorial Day weekend; kayak rescue; new laws for fair pay, training
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve It's National Maritime Day. Today we recognize and celebrate mariners’ important work. They help move people and goods safely and efficiently. They connect communities and help support businesses. Here in Western Washington, the maritime industry is deeply
Le Nozze di Figaro at Orcas Center
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| The Metropolitan Opera’s production of Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro comes to the Orcas Center’s screen on Wednesday, May 28 at 6pm. Filmed live in HD, these on-screen events from the Metropolitan Opera offer a diverse sampling of the world’s best performers
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.
Stewardship Guide helps visitors and locals protect what we love
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan Islands Stewardship Guide is a simple, visually engaging booklet created to help both visitors and residents protect our environment and way of life. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a lifetime, the Guide offers easy, effective tips for being
Local pilot to compete in annual all-women cross-country airplane race
Elizabeth Menozzi flying for 1st time in Air Race Classic, oldest air race of its kind ||| FROM ELISABETH MENOZZI ||| Elizabeth Menozzi Elizabeth Menozzi, a well-known local author, will take to the skies from June 17 to 20, 2025, in the 48th Air Race Classic (ARC), the
