Here’s a thought…
“That confidence — that the law cannot reach you because you are the one wielding it — is the oldest and most dangerous delusion in Washington.”
MILES TAYLOR
Aging Like a Guru | Rosie is back with more
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- There is no doubt about it - we are all experiencing aging. And, how we choose to participate in our own personal experience of aging – well that’s a very curious matter – I think! We can ignore, deny, distract, and avoid the fact that
West Beach construction project underway
-- from Jacob Heinen for San Juan County Public Works -- The major accomplishments this week were wrapping up the bulk excavation of roadway fill and completing the MSE wall bearing pad. The contractor has now begun the re-alignment of West Beach Creek by building a rockery to define the
WSF looking for someone to continue inter-island writer-in-residence program
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Love to write in a scenic environment? Our first Writer-in-Residence Iris Graville is looking for someone to continue her role on our San Juan Islands interisland ferry. Iris took her final ride as writer-in-residence on August 26. She says her residency was “enjoyable and productive.” Iris hopes to
Watercolor: Put it all together with Caroline Buchanan
Saturday - Sunday, October 5 - 6, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Olga Community Club -- from Caroline Buchanan -- On the weekend of October 5 and 6 Caroline Buchanan will teach a watercolor workshop, Putting It All Together. It is designed for those who have learned the processes of
What’s a dollar worth? Why is that?
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| The U.S. dollar was created in either 1774 or 1775, depending upon which history book you're reading. As you might guess, at creation the new dollar was worth exactly one dollar, but that didn't last very long. Inflation is as old a concept
Sheriff’s Report | September 11 – 17, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday September 11, 201919-007842 Threats 10:43:55 09/11/19 A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island business for a threats complaint. The reporting person stated she received a copy of a typed letter which contained suspicious statements about a violent movie. The writer claimed
Get your seat at the table in upcoming OWC fall meeting
Sunday, September 22, 1 - 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Wolf for Orcas Women's Coalition -- The Orcas Women's Coalition Fall Quarterly meeting will happen this Sunday September 22 at 1 - 3 p.m. in the Fire Hall in Eastsound. Come sit at the table to talk
League of Women Voters schedules candidate forum
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans has been providing non-partisan voter forums for over 20 years. We cordially invite you to participate in our October general election forums. This year, the forums on Orcas, Lopez, and San Juan Islands will include the Legislative District 40 State Senate
Larsen shepherds Puget Sound recovery bill to House floor
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) helped advance the Promoting United Government Efforts To Save Our Sound (PUGET SOS) Act to boost federal engagement and investment in critical Puget Sound recovery efforts. Larsen spoke in support of the bill during a House Transportation and Infrastructure Full Committee
Ikebana show coming to Orcas Library
Saturday - Sunday, September 28 - 29, Orcas Library -- from Joan Stamm -- The Saga Goryu School of Ikebana will present their annual flower show in the small conference room at Orcas Library on Saturday, September 28 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, September 29 (12 to 3 p.m.).
Letter to Editor | Huge thanks to Island Market
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Island Market just presented the district with a check for $5000 for school supplies! Orcas Island School District would like to say a HUGE "Thank you" to Island Market for working with our community in raising these funds for our island students. It
State Book Awards finalist will speak about her new memoir
Friday, September 27, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- The Library will host Kristin Jarvis Adams, a 2018 Washington State Book Awards finalist for her memoir The Chicken Who Saved Us, on Friday September 27 at 6 p.m. in the Graves Reading Area. Kristin’s
Whale of a Show is a tradition of talent and triumphant joy
Friday - Saturday, October 4 - 5, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Just before 6:30 p.m. on October 4 and 5, there will be a flurry of activity behind the thick red velvet curtain on Center Stage at Orcas Center. Children will be
Rep. Larsen will host veterans forum in Friday Harbor
Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Friday Harbor American Legion Post Northwest Washington veterans are invited to participate Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host six Veterans Forums next month in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom and San Juan counties. The forums begin Tuesday, October 1 and run through Saturday,
October Orcas Center art exhibit will highlight cinema memorabilia
-- from Kathleen Youngren -- The art exhibit at Orcas Center for the month of October will follow the theme of the FILM FESTIVAL. The lobby will be filled with pieces of cinema memorabilia, vintage movie posters, etc. The Visual Arts Committee is seeking art to fill the Madrona Room. All local
Annual Oyster Run (motorcycle rally) will affect ferry volumes this weekend
Sunday, September 22 -- from Washington State Ferries -- The Annual Oyster Run motorcycle rally occurs this Sunday, September 22 in Anacortes. Travelers can expect large volumes of motorcycles and potential loading delays throughout the weekend. In Anacortes, Friday Harbor, and Orcas Island, motorcyclists are strongly encouraged to make reservations to ensure
