Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Film Fest brings Summer Film Series Under the Stars
Sunday, July 21, dusk, Village Green Aretha Franklin’s belated Amazing Grace may be the greatest movie about gospel music ever made. And that is how Orcas Island Film Festival kicks off their free, Summer Film Series Under the Stars this Sunday, July 21 at the Eastsound Village Green. In January
Salmon and recovery efforts grow through natural shoreline restoration, land-based whale watching
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's office -- Gov. Jay Inslee toured three projects in Northern Washington Wednesday to see how state agencies, tribes, local governments and nonprofits are carrying out recent legislation to aid orca and salmon recovery. He visited a restored fish passageway in Arlington called Edgecomb Creek that
Letter to Editor | AG lawsuit against Navy is a political spectacle, not a just cause
-- from Christine Cribb, Executive Director, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce -- The mission of The Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce is to serve and promote the business interests of greater Whidbey Island. We cannot imagine a more worthy cause than supporting the mission of Naval Air Station Whidbey
What to check, do, know before you vote in upcoming August primary
-- from Mark Mayer for Our Revolution San Juan County -- Washington’s Primary Election is just around the corner on August 6, 2019. Are you ready to make your voice heard? DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION You’ve done the first part: registered to vote. But have you checked your voter registration
Group proposes sanctuary in San Juan Islands to retire captive orcas
‘Empty all the tanks’ and bring them home -- from Seattle Times -- Lolita the orca was captured from the Puget Sound region in 1970 and became the star attraction at Miami Seaquarium. (Harley Soltes / The Seattle Times, 1994) In the region that brought the world its first live
Islanders may need to find a new way to game the WSF reservation system
Are we caught between a dock and a hard spot? -- by Lin McNulty, Orcas Issues Managing Editor -- What if you're not sure when you need that return ferry from the mainland because you don't know how long that doctor appointment might take, especially if they want to do
State AG sues Navy over impact of expanded Growler operations
Navy’s decision to expand its operations on Whidbey Island failed to adequately analyze human health, environmental and historic impacts -- from Attorney General Ferguson's office -- Attorney General Bob Ferguson [July 9 2019] filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Navy over the Navy’s expansion of its Growler airfield operations on
Alert | Ferries are running on time
-- from Washington State Ferries -- "All vessels on the Anacortes/San Juan Island/Sidney route are back on schedule." That's an alert we don't get to see very often.
Letter to Editor | Library has no role in advertised meeting
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Library Director -- Some of you may have received a post card within the past few days about two upcoming presentations about “MASA Medical Transport Solutions.” I believe this mailing was intended for people who are retired/60+/Medicare-eligible, though am not sure. These presentations were shown as
Orcas Fire & Rescue welcomes eight new firefighters after 16-week academy training
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- Pictured (from left to right) are new Orcas Island Firefighters: Micki Nichols, Locket Goodrich, Brittney Maruska, La Ren Rossie, Will Marlow, and Kimberley Kimple. Not pictured are Alison Dantzler, Kasey Jo Weigley, and Betsy Wilson (EMT). Orcas Island Fire and
Olga Daze again offers up a full day of quirky activities, including parade with no spectators
Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m., Olga -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Don’t miss Olga Daze! Festivities in Olga begin in front of the Community Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. The day will be better than ever this year, with something for everyone. Come for breakfast at the
Music on the Green? It’s JP and the OK Rhythm Boys
Sunday, July 21, 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Anita Orne for JP and the OK Rhythm Boys -- Pack up your picnic dinner, put on your toe-tappingest boots, bring your family, friends, neighbors, or grab a stranger and come join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys for
Next week’s Brown Bag concert series will feature classical guitarist
Wednesday, July 24, Noon, Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Jeffry Steele -- Jeffry Steele took up classical guitar as a teen, studying with Jack Pitt, Phillip de Fremery, and David Starobin. In his first career as teacher and performer on guitar in the Boston area, he was reviewed as “a
Letter to Editor | My choices for Orcas Port
-- from Myrna Fant -- As a long-time resident and pilot on Orcas Island, please join me in voting for: Clyde A Duke, Poke Haffner, Bea vonTobel, and Mia Kartiganer. Let's keep the Port of Orcas a civil and professional group of concerned citizens safeguarding our Airport.
Nearing the end, final chip seal work to begin this week on Orcas Road construction
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- The Contractor has spent the week grading the road and adding the final lift of gravel. That work is anticipated to be complete by the middle of next week and then the County can chip seal the road. Chip
Fire Commissioners set to meet on Monday
Monday, July 15, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kimberly Kimple for Orcas Fire and Rescue -- San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Commissioners will gather for a regularly-scheduled meeting on Monday, July 15 at 5:30 p.m. Commissioners: Tim Fuller (Chair), Jim Helminski, Wesley Heinmiller, Commissioner Christmas. Chief
