Here’s a thought…
“Donald Trump’s name appears in the Epstein files more than Jesus Christ’s name appears in the Bible.”
JACK COCCHIARELLA
Letter to Editor | Why we should support Referendum 88
-- from Cindy Wolf -- Approving Referendum 88 on I-1000 means YES on affirmative action, without quotas. I like quotas, as they hold people to measurable accountability, but if we cannot have quotas, let's institutionalize the idea of fairness. Human beings are inclined to mentor, hire and promote those most like
Letter to Editor | Initiative 1000 needs your support
-- from Eleanor Hoague -- I have been seeing a large number of signs around Orcas urging people to vote no on Referendum 88 saying "Keep Discrimination Illegal." THIS IS HUGELY MISLEADING. The referendum is a public vote on I-1000, the affirmative action ballot measure approved by the Legislature this spring.
Beachwatchers wanted for coastal observation and seabird survey team
November 17, 12 - 6 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team -- On November 16, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver a free training session in Friday Harbor. Another training session will
Gear down: Big day planned by Whale Museum
Saturday, November 16, 9:30 a.m., San Juan Grange -- from Tracie Merrill for Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum (TWM) is holding an exciting Gear Down Workshop for Marine Naturalists on Saturday, November 16. This event will be held at the San Juan Island Grange Hall and doors open at
Rock on! Learn about Orcas Island geology
Monday, November 4, 1-2:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Do you want to know what the rocks are around your house and what lies below the ground surface? Come learn about the complicated and unique geology of Orcas Island on Monday, November 4 at
Ocean Night at Sea View: Know, connect, protect your sea
Wednesday, November 13, 7 - 8 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- On Wednesday, November 13, head out to the Sea View Theatre for an inspiring live presentation about what it means to connect with an ecosystem—especially the one you call home like the
Lions Club, Food Co-op, Senior Center join to fight diabetes
-- from Stephen Bentley -- The Orcas Island Lions Club, Food Co-op and Senior Center are collaborating to sponsor a Diabetes Support Group. The target date for the group’s first meeting will be shortly after the year-end holidays. Perhaps joining this support group can be a life changing New Year’s
Time now to get ready for the Holidays with Emmanuel
Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Joanne Cundy for Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- The leaves have turned yellow, gold, and red. There are pumpkins everywhere. But Emmanuel Parish St Agnes Guild is thinking Holidays are coming! In past years we have hosted a Holiday
Women’s Coalition hosting Rep. Lekanoff for town hall meeting
Sunday, November 3, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Wolf for Orcas Women's Coalition -- Orcas Women's Coalition is hosting an Orcas Island Town Hall with Hon.Debra Lekanoff, LD 40 Washington State House of Representatives Sunday November 3rd, 201910:30am-11:30amEastsound Fire Hall All people are welcome. Please
Sewer, Water District begins plans to expand treatment facilities
-- from Eastsound Sewer & Water District Board of Commissioners Last year the Eastsound Sewer & Water District commissioned an engineering report to evaluate the existing wastewater treatment plant in Eastsound and provide a recommendation for what would be needed to meet the needs of the Eastsound community into the
State Parks announces final free days for 2019
Day-use visits are free on Veterans Day and the day after Thanksgiving -- from Washington State Parks -- Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer its two final free days of 2019 in November. On these free days, day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass for vehicle access. The last
EDC to offer free Tree Worker Basics course on Orcas Island
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., December 5 2019 thru January 23 2020 -- from Glenn Hendrick for San Juan County EDC -- In partnership with Rain Shadow Consulting, the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer a free 6-week training in tree work and arboriculture, beginning December 5. This course is
SJI burglar in custody, suspected of more crime
-- from Zac Reimer, Undersheriff -- On Saturday, October 26 at approximately 11 p.m. Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a residence on Kasnyku Ln off of Misty Isle Dr. It was reported that the suspect entered an occupied home. That suspect was taken into custody a short time
Letter to Editor | My choices in this critical Port election
-- from Robert Gamble -- We used to be able to direct message our candidates at the time of election and that was sufficient. Now the world turns faster and we need candidates who can keep up with a steadier pace of challenging issues.. We are fortunate to have four
No international sailings November 12 – December 8
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Beginning Tuesday, November 12 through Sunday, December 8, international service between Anacortes/Friday Harbor/Sidney B.C. is cancelled due to required maintenance on both vessels in WSF's fleet certified to run international service to and from Sidney B.C: M/V Elwha and M/V Chelan. During this period,
Smile. Dental van coming to Orcas in November
November 4 - 8, Orcas Community Church -- from San Juan County Communications -- SmileMobile, a brightly painted 39-foot dental clinic on wheels, will be hard to miss when it rolls onto Orcas Island the week of November 4 – 8 at the Orcas Island Community Church - 176 Madrona St., Eastsound and Friday Harbor
