Here’s a thought…
“People will forgive you for being wrong, but they will never forgive you for being right.”
THOMAS SOWELL
Letter to Editor | Saying the scary bit out loud
-- from David Kobrin -- During the years Donald Trump has been President I’ve come to accept he means what he says. When he wants something, he often finds a way, even when it defies tradition and precedent. In his 2016 campaign, for instance, Mr. Trump pledged to build a border
Estate sale will benefit Orcas Senior Center
Friday - Saturday, February 28 - 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 103 Olga Road -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Everything must go! Thanks to a generous legacy gift, Orcas Senior Center will be holding an estate sale at 103 Olga Road on Friday, February 28
Pt. Lawrence now open to two-way traffic
-- from Colin Huntemer for County Public Works -- Earlier today emergency road repair work was completed and both lanes of traffic have been re-opened. Thank you for your patience. Please drive safely.
State Parks receives application to expand US Navy training on select parks
Staff to provide report at March Commission meeting in Chelan OLYMPIA – Feb. 19, 2020 – Last week, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission received the U.S. Navy’s application to conduct special operations training exercises in 29 western Washington state parks. Parks staff is reviewing the application and will
Eight members of OIFR to participate in firefighter stairclimb
Supporting Leukemia & Lymphoma Society -- from Alex Conrad -- The 29th annual Firefighter Stairclimb is 08 March 2020; participants will climb 69 stories of the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle. Eight members of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue are joining the climb this year. Firefighters perform the climb ‘on
Washington Presidential Primary coming up
Pay close attention to the rules to ensure your vote is counted -- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Just when you thought the election was over, you get another ballot. Yes, folks, this year the Presidential Primary is following close on the heels of the February special
New course at Library: How to sell your soul
Manifestations of Faustian Bargain in literature from 16th Century to present Thursdays, 11 a.m. beginning March 5 -- from Jens Kruse -- The term “Faustian Bargain” has recently gained increased currency in newspapers and magazines. Somehow journalists and writers seem to feel a need to resort to that concept as
Senate passes bills to ensure health of natural waters
-- from Washington State Senate Democrats -- OLYMPIA – A slate of bills passed out of the Washington State Senate this week would work to protect Washington’s beautiful coastlines through varying measures. Two bills sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) and four co-sponsored with her Senate colleagues provide multiple steps towards
Unofficial results show preference for Prop. 1
-- from San Juan Elections Office -- A preference in favor of Prop. 1 that will initiate a new sales tax for long-needed emergency communications upgrades seems headed for approval. The election was held on Tuesday, February 11. PROPOSITION NO. 1 - SALES AND USE TAX FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Exciting fiber art show at Orcas Center in March
-- from Kathy Youngren for Visual Arts Committee -- It has been forever since the beautiful and often useful art of our Island’s weavers, quilters, knitters, felters and seamstresses has been on display at Orcas Center. The Visual Arts committee is thrilled to present this beautiful show throughout the Month
EDC, Agricultural Guild offer Value-Added 101 course
Tuesday, March 10, 10-11:30 a.m., Brickworks EDC, San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild offer Value-Added 101 course Whether you grow a lot of food products or a little, value-added food processing is a great way to start – or expand – an ag business. Farmers and food business owners can join the San
Vacation Rental Working Group to listen to San Juan voices
Saturday, February 29, Noon to 2 p.m., Friday Harbor Grange -- from Toby Cooper for Vacation Rental Working Group -- On Saturday, February 29, the Vacation Rental Working Group (VRWG) will welcome San Juan Islanders to the Friday Harbor Grange (152 First Street North, Friday Harbor, 12:00 to 2:00 PM)
Art, wine, inspiration is theme of AOK fundraiser
Wednesday March 4, 5 - 8 p.m., Orcas Island Winery -- from Brook Meinhardt for AOK -- Delight in a night of art, wine and hands on inspiration with acclaimed Orcas Island artist, Brook Meinhardt, as you explore the contemporary works of Jean-Michel Basquiat. You will learn about where he
When your Congress Member comes to town
-- from David Turnoy -- Orcas Issues Editor Lin McNulty asked me to take notes on Rep. Larsen’s appearance and write an article, so what follows is a summary of his presentation from my perspective as a private citizen, not as chair of the county Democrats. The views expressed will
Friday Harbor Poetry Garden contest winners announced
-- from Julie Greene for Town of Friday Harbor -- The Town of Friday Harbor and Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC) have announced the winners of their first Poetry Garden Contest. A blind judging process was used to review 271 poems submitted by 90 San Juan County residents. Final selections
Federal judge upholds right to try claims for conspiracy, civil rights violation against SJC
-- from Nicholas E.D. Power, Attorney -- In a ruling issued February 13, 2020, United States District Judge Marsha Pechman declined to dismiss Dr. Gerald Grellet-Tinner’s constitutional claims against San Juan County, Sheriff Ronald Krebs and Stephen Parker. In 2016, Dr. Grellet-Tinner was convicted of sexual misconduct, but his convictions
