Here’s a thought…
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Rep. Larsen Votes to Overturn Trump’s Veto of Bill to Terminate National Emergency Declaration
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- WASHINGTON, D.C.— Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to overturn the President’s veto of legislation to terminate the national emergency declaration. “I voted to overturn President Trump’s veto because Congress has a Constitutional obligation to serve as a check on the president. The
Recovery In Community Benefit: 22 Musicians on Stage Next Week
Monday - Tuesday, April 1 - 2, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susan Hull -- Two great concerts are coming next week for one great cause! Recovery in Community aims to identify islanders with mental health and/or addiction issues who, for a variety of reasons, are not getting the
School Board Schedules Regular Meeting This Week
Notice of a Regular School Board Meeting Thursday, March 28, 2019 AGENDA 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Regular Monthly Mtg. – School Library. Approve Agenda Approve Consent Agenda PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Members of the community, parents, staff, administrators and visitors are invited to make an announcement. SPECIAL REPORTS
Letter to Editor | OIEF Supports the Early Reading Intervention Project
-- from Tom Owens -- I would like to thank OIEF (Orcas Island Education Foundation) and let the community know that with their donation of $5,000 the ERIP (Early Reading Intervention Project) is now funded for this summer and part way to funding 2020. This program is going to be
Sheriff’s Office Responds to Fatality Accident on San Juan
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- At approximately 05:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, March 26, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Egg Lake Road and Three Meadows Road on a report of a vehicle versus tree accident. Upon arrival the driver, a local Friday Harbor man,
Autopsy Results Indicate Local Woman’s Cause of Death is Accidental
-- from San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney/Coroner and Sheriff’s Office-- On February 21, 2019, Danyel White, age 30, of Eastsound, Washington was found dead in her home. An investigation was conducted by the Sheriff’s Office, and the Coroner Randall Gaylord, requested an autopsy by the Snohomish County Medical Examiner with
Calligraphy Like You’ve Never Seen Before is Coming to Orcas Center
Friday - Saturday, April 12 - 13, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from JoAn Mann -- The Island Inspiration All-Stars are back in action bringing a powerfully eclectic mix of dance styles to Orcas Center Stage. Transitioning seamlessly from smooth to percussive movements, solo to unison dancing, the All-Stars rewrite
Ailing Orca Spotted Near Haro Strait Has Improved a Bit, Researchers Say
-- from KOMO News -- An orca feared to be in grave condition who might not survive until spring was spotted Friday near the San Juan Islands, whale researchers said. After getting a sighting of the J-Pod Friday morning, researchers with the Center for Whales Research went out and found several of
Mikaela Hansen Graduates WWU with Human Services Degree
-- from Edy Hansen -- Orcas High School 2015 alum Mikaela Suzanne Hansen graduated with a B.A. in Human Services from Western Washington University with a 3.7 GPA. She will be pursuing a master’s degree in the fall. A big thank you to the community, mentors, teachers, and organizations that
Superintendent Takes Us on Weekly School Construction Tour
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Construction at Orcas Schools continues. This week Superintendent Eric Webb gives us another tour and peek inside.
Superintendent Guides Us on Weekly School Construction Tour
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent — Construction at Orcas Schools continues. This week Superintendent Eric Webb gives us another tour and peek inside.
Week in Review for Legislative Bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The state’s economy continues to grow and the Office of Financial Management released new projections this week that tell legislators how much revenue the state will be receiving. The state's revenue forecast for the 2017–2019 budget increased by $307 million since the governor released his budget in December. Following
Economist With a Heart
-- by Hedrick Smith -- Alan Krueger, the Princeton professor and economic adviser to two presidents who died last weekend, rang the alarm bell for me as a reporter six years ago with a disturbing speech that he gave, of all places, at Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Museum. Krueger was
Orcas Whiskey Judged Best American Single Malt
-- from Charles West for Orcas Island Distillery -- Orcas Island Distillery’s West Island Whiskey was judged American Single Malt Whiskey Best in Category at the 15th Annual Judging of Craft Spirits. The whiskey, released in 2018, received both the Best in Category award and a gold medal in this
Local Student Serves a Week as Legislative Page
-- from Connor Tibke for House Democratic Caucus -- Ricky Hughes, a student at Spring Street International School, served as a page this week in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by State Rep. Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon), Ricky is the son of Marlace and Rick Hughes of Eastsound.
Sheriff’s Report | March 13 – 19, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, March 13, 201919-001803 Vehicle Prowl 10:52:35 03/13/19 An Orcas Island resident had his vehicle prowled and items stolen from within while it was parked in Eastsound for less than an hour. Thursday, March 14, 201919-001825 Boating Acc NI 09:25:55 03/14/19 A
