Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Come row, row our boats
Sunday, July 28, 1 - 5 p.m., Deer Harbor Marina || Steve McKenna for Wooden Boat Society of the San Juans The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juans is sponsoring a free, Come Row Our Boats day. Participants are invited to take our boats out on their own or
Senior Center planning an historical reenactment field trip
Friday, July 26, 9:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., English Camp -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Join the Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit for a fun trip to English Camp on San Juan Island. On Friday, July 26, re-enactors from throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada will celebrate
Sheriff’s Report | July 10 – 16, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 10, 201919-005429 Theft 10:02:05 07/10/19 A Deputy was dispatched to a report of theft in Friday Harbor. After further investigation Probable Cause was found for three suspects for Theft 2nd Degree. 19-005439 Fraud 13:57:43 07/10/19 A Friday Harbor Deputy responded
Mammogram van scheduled for mid-September; make appointment early
Monday, September 23 and Tuesday September 24 -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Assured Imaging Women’s Wellness will be bringing the latest in digital mammography to Orcas Senior Center on Monday, September 23 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday, September 24 from 8 a.m. to
Port of Orcas addresses proposed Aeronautical Services expansion
-- from B. Sadie Bailey -- All five commissioners were present at the Port’s regular monthly meeting held on 7/11/19: Clyde Duke, Poke Haffner, Steve Hopkins, Greg Sawyer, Bea Von Tobel; and interim manager Dwight Guss. 6 members of the Public attended, including Bob Jarman for Aeronautical services. The June
The island shaved bald? Why was that?
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- When what we now politically correctly call "settlers of European descent" first descended upon Orcas and settled, the island was thickly covered, shore to shore, with trees. There were firs, hemlocks, maples, oaks, and lots and lots of fragrant, beautiful cedars. But the
Guest Opinion | The fierce urgency of now
-- from Cindy Wolf -- I read the United Nations International Panel on Climate Change October 2018 Update Executive Summary. You should, too. Especially if you hold public office. It basically says we have to stop using Petroleum and get to net zero within 10 years or our children will
Rep. Rick Larsen: It is time to impeach Donald Trump
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen -- It is time to impeach Donald Trump. This is a decision I did not come to lightly. Impeachment transcends party and politics. Exercising this authority is one of the heaviest responsibilities a Member of Congress has. You can read my Op-Ed on impeachment in today’s
Guest Opinion | Restoring salmon runs, not politics, will save southern resident killer whales
-- from Ken Balcomb for Center for Whale Research -- The only real solution for reversal of the downhill trend in Chinook salmon size and abundance, and for the southern resident killer whale population, is to recover the natural wild runs of Chinook and their supporting ecosystems as soon as
Seattle band Gypsy Temple will play at Doe Bay Fest
-- from Chloe Nightingale -- Seattle Alt-Rock princes Gypsy Temple will be playing this year at the Doe Bay Fest, supporting their recent release King Youngblood. Their official set is at 5:15 p.m. on August 9 on the Garden Stage. “The debut from Seattle alt-rock princes Gypsy Temple echoes everything from ‘Californication’-era
Co-op to host film screening, discussion as part of new Community Conversation series
Sunday, July 21, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Join Orcas Food Co-op in an exploration of co-op models and what co-op member participation can mean. It's free and everyone is welcome. This event is the second of a new
Alpha Home Health debuts services on Orcas Island
Recruiting local nurses, aids -- from Tom Eversole for Orcas Senior Center -- On Tuesday, July 16, Nancy Howk, BSN, RN, Director of Clinical Services for Alpha Home Health explained in-home health services now offered on Orcas Island to a group of 25 interested seniors. She also introduced employee Robin Pilatti, RN,
Orcas Grange members share resolutions passed at state Grange convention
-- from Linda Peth for Orcas Island Grange -- The Orcas Island Grange was represented by Leslie Seaman, Grange Master and Linda Peth, Secretary at the 130th Washington State Grange Convention in Okanogan June 26 - 29. A few examples of issues addressed during the four days of meetings. The
Meeting: Will the Olga Store become the Olga Post Office?
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Representatives of the USPS Relocation Team spoke to an audience of more than 150 on July 11 to present options for keeping a post office in Olga and to learn about the community’s wishes. USPS will not be signing a new long-term
Letter to Editor | Navy takes environmental stewardship seriously
-- from Christopher “Scotty” Gray, Rear Admiral, Commander, Navy Region Northwest -- Recent allegations challenging the Navy’s operation of the Growler EA-18G aircraft have created a great deal of public interest in the Navy’s operations in the Pacific Northwest, and I would like to discuss a few key facts regarding
Orcas Road now open for traffic — at 25 mph — while project wraps up
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- SJC chip sealing the west lane of Orcas Road on July 15. The pilot car is leading traffic in the east lane. Orcas Road is open to traffic! It has been chip sealed and the detour has been removed
