Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
State ferry on Bainbridge run collides with a gray whale
-- from KOMO News -- A ferry on the Seattle to Bainbridge Island run hit a gray whale Tuesday night in Elliott Bay, according to a Washington State Ferries spokesperson. At 8:18 p.m. the M/V Wenatchee left Colman dock, westbound toward Bainbridge Island. The whale breached in front of the
OPALCO awarded $5.8M to fund member energy efficiency projects
Switch it Up! puts thousands back in members’ pockets -- from Krista Bouchey for Orcas Power & Light Cooperative -- OPALCO is now offering on-bill financing for members who want to Switch it Up! and install super-efficient ductless heat pumps, heat pump water heaters and electric vehicle chargers. These upgrades
Guest Opinion | The Feds and the damage done
-- from Joseph Murphy -- When someone’s dogs are being pinched it is human nature to look aroundfor someone to blame. It is becoming more apparent by the day and hourthat the force which is most responsible for the ongoing damage to theway of life preferred by Islanders is us.
So where, how did Memorial Day first began? Depends upon your source
-- from Axios -- Library of Congress, LC-BH825-40 The history of Memorial Day is the subject of a longstanding academic smackdown, with dozens of cities and towns claiming to be the holiday’s birthplace, Axios' Jennifer Kingson reports. The backstory: Scholars agree that in 1868, three years after the Civil War’s end, Union
Learn about SJC Orca Protection Initiative in upcoming meeting
Tuesday, May 28, 5:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Natalie Menacho for Our Revolution San Juan County -- Our Revolution San Juan County has endorsed the San Juan County Orca Protection Initiative 2019-9. Please join us for an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 in the Orcas
Cedar: Summer exhibit at Orcas Island Historical Museum
Opening reception: Thursday, June 13, 4-6 p.m., Orcas Island Historical Museum -- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Island Historical Museums -- Cedar has been a “Tree of Life,” providing material for many uses. Humans have approached the cedar tree with respect, skill, and knowledge. This year’s featured exhibit at the
Renowned travel photographer to teach class at SJIMA
Sunday, June 30, 1 - 5 p.m., San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) brings Ray Pfortner to teach PHOTOGRAPHY OUT ON THE ROAD on Sunday, June 30th, 1-5 PM. Ray
Learn how US Army divers will extract derelict fishing nets from SJC waters
Tuesday, June 25, 7 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- On June 25, Joan Drinkwin, Natural Resources Consultants, and Monica Shoemaker, Washington Department of Natural Resources, will present information about an innovative new project that will bring Army soldiers to dive deep to
“One of the most unusual events I can recall with a killer whale”: Orca pod preys on gray whale in Puget Sound
-- from Q13 FOX -- A pod of orcas apparently preyed on a gray whale near Whidbey Island Saturday, and experts are calling this an extremely “unusual event.” Passengers aboard a Puget Sound Express ship saw a family of Bigg’s orcas, also called transient orcas, circling a grey whale and
Inslee signs last of the bills from 2019 legislative session
-- from Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Inslee signed the last bills of the 2019 legislative session this week, which included his priority education legislation. It will create a statewide free college program and expand the Career Connect Washington initiative for students in high school and beyond. Tuesday was the last day the governor
Roadside clean-up and finish details on Orcas Road construction site this week
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- Work Zone with Detour When: Week of May 27 Where: Orcas Road north of McNallie Road Why: Stump removal and grinding This week, the stormwater detention ponds were installed on either side of Swan Road to provide water quality
Orcas Island 8th grader to play viola in London
Fundraising concert: Orcas Christian School Chapel, Sunday, June 2, 1:30 p.m. -- from Kimberley Kimple -- TJ Liblik first picked up a violin when he was just five years old. With the guidance of the Orcas Island School District strings program and support from the Music Advocacy Group, TJ’s passion
Orcas Food Co-op will celebrate five years with all-day festivities
Saturday, June 1, All Day (Music 12 - 3 p.m.), Orcas Food Co-op -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Please join us for our 5-year anniversary celebration at the Co-op all day long on Saturday, June 1. Everyone is welcome. We will have some fun surprises set
Land Bank requests farm lease proposals. Schedule a mandatory tour
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- The San Juan County Land Bank is requesting proposals from anyone interested in a short-term agricultural lease of its Coffelt Farm Property. Acquired from the Coffelt family in 2011, the farm encompasses about 190 acres, and is suitable to
Orcas Fire Commission accepting applications for open position
-- from Kimberly Kimple for Orcas Fire Commissioners -- The Orcas Island Board of Fire Commissioners is currently accepting applications for Fire Commissioner #1 following the resignation of Commissioner Amanda Montague. In accordance with RCW 42.12.070 the board will appoint a replacement to fill the remainder of Montague’s 6-year term,
Registration open for 2019 Pod Nods at The Whale Museum
-- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- Pod Nod overnight marine adventures return this summer to The Whale Museum. These popular “pajama party” sleepovers are geared for children ages 6 to 11 and will be held on the following Fridays: July 12, August 2, and August 23. Pod
