Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Letter to Editor | The music goes on
-- from Joseph Murphy -- While the old bebopper has passed on, another generation rises in his,and their, place. For all who didn't get a chance to attend the Willie Thomas MemorialConcert held this last Sunday, September 22, at Orcas Center, be assuredthat the music remains in the ultra capable
In Memoriam | John Swainson Willis, 1939-2019
Saturday, October 5, 2 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Orcas Historical Museum -- John Swainson Willis passed away on September 20, 2019 at age 79, following severe heart problems. John was born on October 25, 1939 in Bellingham, WA, but raised on the family homestead on Orcas Island.
Letter to Editor | One foot on the dock, one in the boat
-- from Bill Appel -- As long as we insist on what seems to be viewed as our God-given right to use fossil fuels at the rate our collective life style demands, we will continue standing with one foot on the dock and one in the boat. This is not
Rally on Sunday in support of global youth climate strike
Sunday, September 29, 1 - 4 p.m., Village Green -- from Monica Steele -- "Shining Our Light On Mother Earth” A Rally in Support Of the Global Youth Climate Strike Demanding Action To Address Climate Emergency: A Green New Deal; Respect of Indigenous Land and Sovereignty; Environmental Justice; Protection and Restoration of
ATOI issues call for auditions for winter/holiday play
Sunday, September 29 or Wednesday, October, 6 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Melinda Milligan for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces auditions for its Winter/Holiday play, "Winds In the Morning," an historical musical play set in 1890s Port Townsend, and written by local playwright
It’s Orcas Cyclovia, a car-free fundraiser for animals
Saturday, September 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p,m., Orcas Post Office to Fowlers Way -- from Lili Hein -- Join a movement: ORCAS CYCLOVIA! Bike, walk, run, ride, skate with FREE registration Volunteer as a route guardianGive a donation for local animal non-profits Orcas Cyclovia is a car-free event for bikes,
Composer, Steinway artist and pianist for peace will perform an evening of heartfelt, original music
Wednesday, October 2, 7 p.m., Rosario Resort -- from Christopher Peacock for Rosario Resort -- Louis Landon, formerly of New York and currently of Sedona, AZ, has dedicated his life to music. His passion is for peace. His career has taken him around the world playing a variety of styles
Letter to Editor | It’s just a question of what we want and what we plan for
-- from Sean O’Leary, Communications Director, NW Energy Coalition -- In a recent letter to the editor of Orcas Issues News & Views, Lopez Island resident Michael Karp said of removing four lower Snake River dams, “. . . orcas here in the Salish Sea would have the best overall chance of
Open letter to OPALCO board members regarding 5G
-- from Julienne Battalia -- The following letter was read aloud to OPALCO Board members at their recent meeting. Dear OPALCO BOARD Members, Many years have passed since the first contentious discussions about the idea of a 4G WiFi canopy over the entire San Juan Archipelago, when several hundreds Lopez
Next community conversation about vacation rentals: Honoring our shared vision
Wednesday, September 25, 6: 30 - 8:30 p.m., Orcas High School Cafeteria -- from Island Stewards -- Moving forward…Get ready for a second Community Conversation about vacation rentals! We heard your call for more information about potential options for controlling various aspects of short-term vacation rentals: What is San Juan
OPALCO responds: ‘We support the whales and our hydro system’
-- from Suzanne Olson for Orcas Power & Light -- At the September board meeting, the OPALCO Board of Directors unanimously resolved to support: Effective actions to save the resident orca whales in the Salish Sea Effective actions to restore salmon runs as determined from existing and future BiOps Continued
SeaDoc free monthly Ocean Night returns October 2 with spectacular film
Wednesday, October 2, 7 - 8 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- On Wednesday, October 2 head out to the Sea View Theatre for an exploration of the Salish Sea like you’ve never experienced before. The SeaDoc Society and Camp Orkila are back with
What the County might look like in 20 years
-- by Orcas Issues reporter Matthew Gilbert -- We begin this article with the last item on the Planning Commission’s Friday morning agenda: The latest draft of the Land Capacity Analysis Report (LCA) which focuses on the first iteration of the Net Developable Land Inventory (NDLI). Planner Adam Zack from
Letter to Editor | Questions arise regarding choice of Shaw taxing district
-- from Alex MacLeod -- Last fall, a group of Shaw Islanders grew concerned when word circulated that the longtime owners of the Shaw General Store were putting it, and adjacent properties, including the Shaw post office, up for sale. When no one stepped forward to buy it, they began
Here’s the Orcas Island Film Festival line-up for this season
Thursday - Monday, October 10 - 14 -- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- The Orcas Island Film Festival is a film lovers' dream with over 42 buzz-worthy, brand new films screened in state of the art cinemas in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Films at the Orcas Island
Letter to Editor | OPALCO board votes to oppose removal of Lower Snake River dams
-- from Michael Karp, Lopez Island -- I have been distraught that the OPALCO board decided to adopt a resolution on September 19 that opposes the best chance our Southen Resident Orcas have to avoid extinction here in their home of the Salish Sea. OPALCO, the only utility that has
