Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
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
Sheriff’s Report | May 15 – 21, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 15, 201919-003524 Accident-NonInj 13:43:20 05/15/19 A Lopez Island Deputy took a report of a minor collision that occurred aboard a Washington State Ferry while unloading at the Lopez Ferry Terminal. Nobody was hurt, and both cars were driven from the
Reminder: Canadian balladeer coming to Orcas this weekend
Sunday, May 26, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- Beloved Canadian roots balladeer Scott Cook is coming to Orcas this Sunday, May 26. A storyteller and songwriter with a rare personal warmth, Alberta's Scott Cook has managed to distill the stories collected over eleven years touring across
‘Barefoot Bandit’ fails in bid to end probation early to become a motivational speaker
-- from The Seattle Times -- Colton Harris-Moore will have to serve out the remaining months of his federal probation after a federal court judge found the convicted burglar and airplane thief tried to go around his probation officer in asking the court to allow him to travel freely to
Ready for Medicare? Learn how it works in upcoming presentation
Tuesday, May 28, 10 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Is this your year to go on Medicare? There is a lot of new information to learn. Medicare has its own vocabulary, rules, and deadlines. Join us in the Community Room at the Orcas Island Public Library on
Celebrate family reunification in June
-- from Lauren M. Franciosi for San Juan County Superior Court -- Washington has proclaimed June Family Reunification Month to commemorate parents who have worked hard to successfully reunify their families after significant struggles. On June 4, at 9 a.m., the San Juan County Council will declare June Family Reunification
How do you want to be remembered? Learn how to write your own obit
Monday, June 3, 1 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Everyone is welcome to join us for a class about how to write an obituary. Pre-writing your obituary will allow you to create the story you want everyone to know for generations to come and
Quarterly review of County finances: How are we doing?
A storm is coming - maybe -- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- As a child, I loved storms. I loved the calm before the storm, when the air grew heavy and ripe with the smell of rain. I loved the thunder and lightning, and the sound of
Free amateur radio exam session planned
Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m., Masonic Hall in Friday Harbor -- from Gregory Hancock -- The San Juan County Amateur Radio Society will be hosting a free amateur radio (“ham radio”) license exam on June 8 at 11 a.m. at the Masonic Hall in Friday Harbor, 15 Second Street North.
Half million ferry riders expected this weekend
State-wide, not San Juan County -- from Washington State Ferries -- We’re expecting nearly half a million riders today through Tuesday, May 28, for Memorial Day weekend travel. Customers driving a vehicle onto a vessel should plan for long wait times, especially during peak times. To reduce or eliminate ferry wait
State Health Dept says to plan for wildfire smoke, poor air quality
-- from Washington State Department of Health -- As summer and dry weather approaches, officials at the Washington State Department of Health are urging everyone in Washington to prepare for smoky days with unhealthy air quality. What people can do now: Identify air quality reports for your area. The Washington Smoke
Letter to Editor | Sr. Lucy gave inspiring talk last week
-- from Sally O'Brien -- Have you ever spent time with someone who clearly operates at a different level than you? They simply don’t see the everyday barriers as, well, barriers? That is what I felt when I listened to Sister Lucy Kurien last week at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in
GiveOrcas Campaign celebrates 600+ donors
-- from Kate Long for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) capped the 2019 GiveOrcas Campaign with a festive celebration at Emmanuel Parish Hall on Wednesday, May 22. There was a great deal to celebrate as over 600 donors contributed and $237,000 was raised to
Free concert in meadow at Doe Bay Resort this weekend
Sunday, May 26, 3 p.m., Doe Bay Resort -- from Judy Whiting -- A beautiful sound on a magnificent day helped draw a nice crowd to Doe Bay Resort in 2018. This year should be even better. The concert is free and open go the public, a gift from Doe
Stand and Sway presents concerts, music workshop on Orcas
Friday, June 7, 6 p.m., Darvills Saturday, June 8, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- Beth Wood and Ara Lee are both phenomenal artists at the top of their game, true muses who will be treating islanders to many of their manifestations over the weekend of June
