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
Join in upcoming Orcas veggie potlucks
Sunday, February 9 and March 1, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School — from Lili Hein — Please note the next two Orcas Veggie Potlucks will be on February 9 (new date) and March 1. This monthly gathering celebrates a compassionate, healthy, and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in lively conversation, get
Building a more inclusive paradise
When paradise isn’t, but could be ... Tuesday, February 18, 6 - 7:15 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kevin Carter -- Orcas Island may be a perfect place, but for some, there is an undercurrent of intolerance and racism. What can be done? A free preview of a workshop being
First ferry built for Washington state system sells — again — for $200K
-- from Seattle PI -- A pile of scrap metal or sold off at auction to someone with a dream. Those are the two usual fates that await a 60-something-year-old Washington State Ferry. Unless that dreamer wants to pass along the opportunity at sailing the "largest registered private yacht," which
More heavy rain in forecast
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- Recent intense rains caused widespread impacts across the islands due to erosion, runoff, and blocked culverts and drains. Those who experienced damage should be aware that there's more heavy rain in the forecast starting later Tuesday through Friday. It is almost
Kruse Reviews | Mephisto
-- Book Review by Jens Kruse -- This novel, Mephisto, by Klaus Mann, the second child of the better-known German novelist Thomas Mann, was written in 1936 while Klaus Mann, persecuted by the Nazis, was living in exile in Amsterdam, and first published there. Later in 1936, Klaus Mann emigrated
250th Anniversary of Beethoven’s birth to be celebrated on Orcas
-- from Linda Slone for Orcas Island Chamber Music Fesitval -- In honor of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is pleased to announce that the complete cycle of Beethoven String Quartets will be performed by the Miró Quartet in June
Comp Plan draft transportation element and appendix now available
Briefings will be live-streamed -- from San Juan County Communications -- First drafts of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element and Appendix have been posted to the comprehensive Plan Update Project website. The County Council will be briefed at their February 10 meeting. The Planning Commission will be briefed on
Letter to Editor | Whale of a Show gratitude
-- from Didier Gincig -- What a satisfying feeling to witness so much talent and creative expression during Whale of a Show (adult performers). Such a joy to see an audience so pleased and connected to our community and sense of place. Ken and Karen Speck had emceed Whale of a Show in
Immediate action steps in vacation rental mobilization
Tuesday, February 4, 10:15 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Vacation Rental Working Group -- 1. County Council will discuss vacation rental issues on 4 February at the Eastsound Fire Station on Orcas Island, beginning at 10:15 a.m. Read the agenda. PLAN TO BE THERE AND TESTIFY! Mark your calendar now! 2. The Vacation
March Mayhem soon bouncing its way to high school gym
Saturday - Sunday, March 7 - 8, Orcas High School Gym -- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park & Rec -- Orcas Island Park and Recreation District is holding the 8th annual 5-on-5 March Mayhem Basketball Tournament. Come out to the Orcas Island High School gym on March 7 -
Grammy-nominated Che Apalache comes to Orcas Center February 18
Tuesday, February 18, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Che Apalache is a four-man string band based in Buenos Aires with members from Argentina, Mexico and the United States. The group’s founder is Joe Troop (fiddle), a North Carolinian multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and composer who
Emergency communications coverage: Less than half of Orcas, or 95%?
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- “If you spent $10,000 on Orcas on taxable items, this tax would add $20 to your total.” So said Kimberley Kimple, Public Information Officer for Orcas Fire and Rescue, at the January 31 OIFR information session on Proposition 1, the sales tax
Letter to Editor | Big thanks to county road crew
-- from Lynn Baker -- Yesterday, our little road carved new channels down its bed, as a ditch jumped its bed. Today, Sunday -- Superbowl Sunday -- the county showed up with a grader and fixed it. Now, that's good government! Thank you, county road crews.
Village Voices | What is one of your favorite winter activities on Orcas Island?
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- Welcome to February. This is the second in our new Village Voices monthly series, in which we take the pulse of the people of Orcas Island. Every month we’ll be out and about asking people to share their point of view. Sometimes
San Juan County Sheriff’s Guild supports Proposition 1
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Guild -- We, the membership of the San Juan County Sheriff’s Guild urge you to vote Yes on Proposition 1 to upgrade emergency communication systems county-wide. Our current system is approximately 50 years old, with large gaps in radio coverage, and with no built
Port calls special meeting
Monday, February 3, 3 p.m., Port Office -- from Mia Kartiganer for Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas will meet tomorrow in a special meeting. SPECIAL MEETING PRELIMINARY AGENDA FEBRUARY 3, 2020 CALL TO ORDER at 3 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS from chair, if adjustments to the agenda are needed
