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
Early ferries? From where, to where, with what?
Part 2 -- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- There were regularly-scheduled passenger boats to the islands in 1860, but they were British, and they carried the Royal Mail from Victoria to San Juan Island. They weren't much help getting from the islands to the U.S. mainland, but that didn't
Sheriff’s Report | August 28 – September 2, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, August 28, 201919-007325 Accident-Injury, Traffic 01:14:59 08/28/19 San Juan Deputies responded to a single vehicle collision with injuries. The occupants of the vehicle were transported to the hospital for treatment. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the collision. The
Navy requests re-initiation of consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
-- from Michael Welding for Whidbey Naval Air Station -- Marbled Murrelet The Navy has requested - and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has agreed to re-initiate formal consultation on the potential effects on marbled murrelets from Growler airfield operations at NAS Whidbey Island. The Navy requested re-initiation of
Meet Caroline Wiltz, new Middle School custodian
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Do you have pets? I have a very fluffy cat named Nyah. Eventually, I will have a rescue dog, too. Any favorite hobbies or interests outside of work? I like to make nature illustrations and relief prints. I like plant walks and watching
The Lost Virginity Tour opens Orcas Center 2019-2020 season
September 12 – 21, matinee on September 15, Orcas Center Black Box -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center starts off its 2019-2020 season with a community production of The Lost Virginity Tour, written by Northwest Playwright Cricket Daniels and directed by Bill Alsdurf. The show centers
Celebrate 40 year anniversary of Friends of the San Juans
Sunday, September 22, 4-6 p.m.,Odd Fellows -- from The Staff and Board of Friends of the San Juans -- Friends of the San Juans cordially invites you to a spirited celebration of our collective work together here on Orcas and throughout the ecosystem of the Salish Sea. On September 22,
Orcas Center announces auditions for ‘Chicago’
September 16 - 18, Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Robert Hall will direct Chicago, a Tony award-winning production in the original Bob Fosse style. Choreographed by Tiffany Loney with musical direction by Martin Lund, this production on the Orcas Center main stage will be the
Library Board changes meeting date
Monday, September 9, 9 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Janet Marlow for Orcas Island Library -- The Orcas Island Library Board will be having their September board meeting this upcoming Monday, September 9, at 9 a.m. in the Library Community Room. This is a date change from the standard second
Upcoming Moldoff poetry sessions focus on ideas, inspiration, imagination
Beginning October 8, Tuesdays 1-3, the Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- The poem is not the world.It isn't even the first page of the world.But the poem wants to flower, like a flower.It knows that much.It wants to open itself,like the door of a little temple,so that you might
Sea Stars and Sorne play a special double-bill at Orcas Center
Wednesday, September 18, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- In conjunction with Imagine Arts and Music Festival, Orcas Center is pleased to present a special double-bill of Sea Stars and Sorne, Wednesday September 18 at 7:30 p.m. on Center Stage. The music of Katie
Musician, artist, lecturer Paul Rucker to visit Orcas
Saturday, September 28, Orcas Center -- from Norm Stamper for Woman in the Woods Productions -- “Renaissance Person” is a label that gets tossed about just a bit too freely these days. But Paul Rucker has clearly earned the distinction. Born in South Carolina 51 years ago, to parents who
Whale of a Show auditions are coming up
Friday, September 13, 2 - 5 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 10:30 a.m. - Noon -- from Didier Gincig -- Auditions for Whale of a Show will be Friday, September 13, 3 - 5 p.m. and Saturday, September 14 from 10:30 a.m. - Noon on the Orcas Center stage. This is open to
Learn how to do Medicare, avoid lifetime penalties
Friday, September 13, 2 p.m, Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Will you be joining Medicare this year? If so, there’s a lot for you to learn. Medicare has its own vocabulary and, rules. There are deadlines you must meet and penalties (some lasting a lifetime) for not doing
Bring color to your winter garden
Wednesday, September 18, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Nita Couchman for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Karla Lortz, former president of the North American Heather Society and the author of the book Heaths and Heathers: Colors for All Seasons on Wednesday, September 18 at 10
Need an extraction? Dr. Triplett is here to help
Monday, September 23, Dr. Triplett's Office, 445 Madrona Street -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday September 23 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas, Shaw, and Waldron residents in financial need. Services are limited to both routine and
Sick plants, insects? Master Gardeners to be on hand for diagnoses
Wednesday, September 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Dianne Macondray -- On Wednesday, September 4 the San Juan County Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please bring samples of diseased plants in ziplock bags with filled out information sheet
