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
Two Girls Offer Thoughts After Attending Orcas Woman’s Coalition Meeting
-- from Trillium Swanson -- Riley Helms and Piper Shaepe, 11-year-old girls, sat down with Funhouse Commons Mentor Program Coordinator Trillium Swanson, to share their thoughts on attending The Orcas Women’s Coalition quarterly meeting in January. Trillium: Why did you want to attend the Orcas Women’s Coalition meeting? Riley: I
Wind, Snow, Bitter Cold in the Forecast
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- There's snow and more cold weather in the forecast. This weather pattern is setting up similarly to what the islands last saw in 2008: extended cold, possibility of multiple snow events, and intermittent high winds. This is just a forecast, so
Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest for Drug Dealing
-- from Undersheriff Zac Reimer -- On February 2, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a Deputy on San Juan Island conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation that occurred at Second St. and Spring St. The Deputy contacted the driver and identified him as 29 year old William Yukluk. During
So, Thar She Blew Trees Over, Around, and Through
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- Photo: Karen Key Speck Take a drive through Moran State Park on any given day and you may notice many downed trees strewn about the forest. Drive through yesterday or today and you will see at least the remnants of an estimated 25
The Story Behind Mist-Chi-Mas
Sunday, February 10, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Carol Kulminski -- Janet Oakley, has been going to English Camp on San Juan Island since she was hired to write a curriculum for the San Juan Island National Historical Park in 1986. Soon, she was coming to demonstrate 19th century
Orcas Students Advance to Regional Spelling Bee
-- from Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Issues reporter -- It was standing room only for the Orcas Island All Schools Spelling Bee on February 5th in the OCS Gym as students from Orcas Island School District and Orcas Island Christian School battled it out for first place. A total of 27
NAS Whidbey SAR Conducts Early Morning MEDEVAC from Friday Harbor
-- from Mike Welding for NAS Whidbey -- NAA Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) from Friday Harbor February 4 during inclement weather conditions. NAS Whidbey Island received notification at about 3 a.m. for a MEDEVAC from Friday Harbor
Letter to Editor | If I Were Randy Gaylord
-- from Nick Power -- Many people have approached me asking for my views on Sheriff Krebs’ manipulation of the courtroom security camera so that defense counsel notes were legible during the criminal trial of State v. Dustin Schible. It is too early tell the full extent and duration of this type of conduct.
Port Schedules Special Meeting Thursday Feb. 7
-- from the Port of Orcas Commission -- The Port of Orcas Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting this coming Thursday the 7th of February. Nothing has been officially scheduled at this time but Port Commissioner Greg Sawyer advises the public to check the website (https://www.portoforcas.com/) and in particular the
Brittney Maruska of Orcas Museums to Speak at Orcas Rotary Friday
Friday, February 8, 2019--5-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station Brittney Maruska is in her third year as Executive Director of Orcas Island Historical Society & Museums. She believes in telling history through community collaborations and is always looking for new partners. Please join us to learn what the Museums are up
Upcoming Meeting of the Minds—“Age Like a Guru” by Dr. Rosie Kuhn
Wednesday, February 6, 1 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- There are many points in life where we choose to detach ourselves from who we thought we were, who we wish we were, and who we pretend to be. As part of the
Olga Hosting a Sweetheart of a Potluck
Saturday, February 9, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Bring your sweetheart to the Olga Valentines Potluck, Saturday, February 9th at the Olga Community Center. Social hour begins at 5:30 and we sit down for dinner at 6:00. Please bring your own place settings and one
T00 C0ld. L0pez Cl0sed
UPDATE: Back in service -- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to a mechanical failure at the terminal caused by low temperatures, all sailings in and out of Lopez Island are cancelled until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide updates as they become available. UPDATE: 8:51
Living with Loss Grief Support Group to Meet
Wednesdays through March 20, 3:45 - 5:15 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Grief includes all the many shifting and sometimes conflicting emotions that we humans experience after a loss. The loss may be of an important friend or family member, ability, place, financial security, or way of life. Finding safe and
Flotsam & Jetsam | Dancing with Wolves
-- from Maurice Austin -- Recently, Rep. Joel Kretz [R-Wauconda] introduced House Bill 1639, which would establish Bainbridge Island as the re-location site for problematic eastern Washington wolves. This is a practical if narrow-minded solution to increasing wolf predation statewide. Inasmuch as the state’s wolf population may be as high
Attend This Open House to Review Designs for New Playground-on-the-Green
Monday, February 11, 2:30-4 p.m. OR 6-7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Margaret Payne -- Over the past few years, as Orcas Island citizens have explored a vision for Eastsound, young parents have repeatedly asked for a place for their children to play in the village core. In October
