Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
MAG concert upcoming: 100 musicians, 1 great cause
Sunday March 1, 3 p.m., Orcas High School Gym -- from Sharon Ho for Music Advocacy Group -- On the first Sunday of March, voices and music rising to crescendo would surely be a welcome respite from February’s steady beat of raindrops on our rooftops. In an Orcas music tradition
Potential loss of ferry is a concern in Anacortes
-- from GoSkagit.com -- The Elwha ferry will be retired from service if the state Legislature cuts funding for it, a move that would impact the Anacortes to Sidney, British Columbia, route and further strain the Washington State Ferries system. Gov. Jay Inslee’s supplemental budget does not include funding to
Art house films coming to Sea View on third Thursdays
Thursday, February 27, 7 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- Sea View Theatre and the Orcas Island Film Festival proudly present, Third Thursdays: Art House Films. https://youtu.be/cFFvje2A2vE -- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- OIFF film curator Carl Spence will program a full year line-up
SJPT accepting applications for climate leadership scholarships
Deadline is April 1 for $2,000 climate leadership scholarships -- from Craig Canine for San Juan Preservation Trust -- The San Juan Preservation Trust is offering two $2,000 scholarships this spring to graduating high school seniors who are San Juan Island County residents and attend high school in the San
Census Bureau coming back to Orcas — still hiring
-- from Sue DuMond for U.S. Census Bureau -- The U.S. Census Bureau is in the midst of peak hiring efforts for the 2020 Census. A representative from the Census Bureau will be available at Orcas Island Library - 340 Madrona Way Eastsound, WA on Thursdays on February 27, March 5
Leap for the future on Leap Day at Orcas house party
Saturday, February 29, 3 - 5 p.m., Orcas Farm -- from Molly Donovan -- What are you thinking about the 2020 elections? Have you been wondering how, from our blue State of Washington, to make a national impact?? Here’s a unique strategy that builds grassroots leadership on a range of
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
