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
Rock Island Accelerates Fiber to Town of Friday Harbor
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CONNECTION WITH NO INSTALLATION FEE! -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- OPALCO’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Rock Island Communications, announced this week that it will deliver fiber-optic Internet to approximately 35% of the Town of Friday Harbor with no installation fee. “Dozens of businesses in
Debra Lekanoff Sworn In to State Legislature
Washington State Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D) of the Swinomish Tribe, the first Native American woman to ever be elected to the state’s House of Representatives, was sworn into office wearing traditional clothing on Monday, January 14, 2019. Along with Rep. Jeff Morris, they will serve in the State House. Contact for
San Juan County Partners with Ecology to Monitor Air Quality
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Washington State Department of Ecology installed a mobile air quality monitoring station near the County Administration building on January 7th. This air quality monitoring station will monitor for PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 microns). Particulate matter contains microscopic solids or liquid
Health Care District and UW Clinic Continue Contract Negotiations
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- Negotiations on the contract between the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) and the UW Neighborhood Clinic (UWNC) on Orcas are continuing. But the proposal from the After-Hours Work Group, which has representatives from both organizations, on after-hours care and scope of
Gov. Inslee Plans Statewide Free College Program
-- from Gov. Jay Inslee's office -- Following a roundtable with a small group of college students, Gov. Jay Inslee detailed his plan today [Jan. 11, 2019] to transform the State Need Grant into Washington’s College Promise grant, a guaranteed source of financial aid for more than 93,000 eligible students.
Sign Up for Small Works Roster in Support of Orcas Health Care District
-- from Anne Presson for Orcas Health Care District -- As of December 1, 2018, the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) entered into an agreement with the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MRSC) for the creation and maintenance of a Small Public Works Roster, Consultant Roster, and
Poetry | Laurel Rust
OCTOBER 4, 2018An NPR headline:Juan Romero, Busboy Who Cradled Dying RFK,Dies At 68 -- by Laurel Rust --Juan Romero was a 17 year oldimmigrant from Mexicowhen RFK was shot as he pausedin the kitchen to shake handswith Romero. Romerohad a rosary in his pocket.He wrapped it around Kennedy'sright hand. None
“My Island” Art Exhibit Coming to Orcas Library
Opening: Thursday, January 10, 5 - 7 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Andrea Cohen -- Carla Stanley, artist. The Orcas Island Library’s January art exhibit will be a curated group show entitled “My Island”. Participating artists were invited to submit work that is an expression of their relationship to this Island that we call
Get Ready: Annual A-OK Garage Sale Coming in March
-- from David and Geri Turnoy for A-OK -- Art for Orcas Kids (A-OK) will be holding its Second Annual Garage Sale on Saturday, March 16, in the public school cafeteria. Please start setting aside items you would like to donate to the sale. Remember, no clothes, but small furniture
Texas Charities Help Legal Immigrants and Refugees
Links to support those who help --by Karen Tumulty Washington Post Columnist January 11 -- Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley help those in need. To Sister Norma Pimentel, it sounded like a golden opportunity to touch the heart of a president, to give him a firsthand account of
Coaches Keep Park & Rec Programs Going Strong
-- from Brooke Bruland, Orcas Island Park and Rec -- Looking for a great way to start off the New Year?! Volunteer for Orcas Park and Rec programs! We are looking for volunteer coaches for the following programs: Running Club- 2-mile runs with ages 7-17Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm February 25th - June
Share the Forum that is Orcas Issues
-- by Margie Doyle, Editor/Publisher -- We solicit articles and sometimes editorials and contract with local journalists to write for Orcas Issues. As publisher and owner, I also read the comments submitted, and sometimes seek to publish them as individual articles or editorials when they are particularly well-expressed. I also
Breaking: Senator Ranker Resigns
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- Dear Friends, I first came to the Washington State Senate ten years ago because I strongly believed in our collective ability to change the world. I’ve held that belief since I was a child, fostered by my wonderful dads and my remarkable mom. A
Amnesty International Group Forms on Orcas
Sunday, January 20, 2:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kim Secunda -- Amnesty International is a Human Rights Organization that unites research, advocacy, and action. A member funded movement of over seven million, it is independent of any religious, political, economic or ideological affiliation. Amnesty, founded in 1961, champions a vision
Gov. Inslee Proposes Public Health Care Option
-- from Washington Governor's office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced today [Jan. 8] that he and Democratic lawmakers will introduce legislation that would provide a public health care option in Washington through the state’s Health Benefit Exchange. Inslee was joined by Sen. David Frockt, Rep. Eileen Cody, Insurance Commissioner Mike
County Council Retreat Next Friday
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk -- Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 in the Parks & Fair Conference Room, 849 Argyle Avenue, Friday Harbor beginning at 9 a.m. The Special Meeting is
