Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Letter to Editor | At least 12 vehicles have gone into this ditch; beyond time to fix it
-- from Bob Phalan -- I have spoken multiple times with folks at the county about a very serious problem with Enchanted Forest Road. Heading west just past Beach Haven Road there is a flat road and then a steep downhill just east of my driveway at 2622 Enchanted Forest
Lovelett: Capital budget invests in environmental protection, local recreation, higher education
-- from Dave Pringle for Senator Lovelett's Office -- The two-year capital construction budget passed unanimously by the Legislature invests in priority infrastructure across the state in the areas of behavioral health, affordable housing, education, orca protection, and environmental health. "Critical local projects for our communities that improve public safety,
Letter to Editor | Forest School closing in the fall, but nature-based education to continue
-- from Orcas Island Forest School Board of Directors -- After three years of serving children and families, Orcas Island Forest School has decided not to reopen in the fall of 2019. The Board of Directors feels that the saplings planted by our school have come to fruition through other
OICMF Musician-in-residence will lead children’s concert at The Funhouse
Friday, May 10, 6 p.m., The Funhouse -- from Linda Slone for Chamber Music Festival -- Musician-in-Residence Rachel Buchman Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival welcomes Musician-in-Residence Rachel Buchman to Orcas Island in May for an energetic week of musical fun with preschool and elementary school children and a free concert
HS seniors’ love of music reflected in their choice of senior projects
Yomp, anyone? -- from Sharon Ho for Music Advocacy Group -- Three graduating seniors at Orcas Island High School have each embarked on a musically-focused senior project as their way to give back to the music-loving Orcas community that has supported their musical development while at the public school. Dishwashing
Be a huge hero during May and help the Food Bank
-- from Orcas Island Food Bank -- When visiting the Orcas Food Co-op during the month of May, the Co-op Community Hero Program gives you three opportunities to contribute to the Orcas Island Food Bank: Register Round-up. Any day you shop at the Co-op during May, you will have the
Dive in: Give where you live campaign opens May 1
-- from Kate Long for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- On your mark, get set, GIVE! The 2019 GiveOrcas campaign opens Wednesday, May 1 and runs through May (www.giveorcas.org). View the 25 proposals in this year’s catalog that support a wide variety of programs serving the full span of the
Upcoming EPRC meeting scheduled for three hours
Thursday, May 2, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock, Department of Community Development -- The Eastsound Plan Review Committee has scheduled a three-hour meeting this month at the Eastsound Fire Station on Thursday, May 2, 3 - 6 p.m. Following is the slated agenda: 3
Woman in the Woods Productions bringing Seattle play ‘Don’t Call it a Riot’ to Orcas Center
Anthony the Dancer will open the production Friday - Saturday, May 10 - 11, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Norm Stamper for Woman in the Woods Productions -- In 1968 the streets of many American cities were filled with demonstrators, full-throated political activists clashing with police as they pushed
Learn to stop a bleed, save a life in upcoming class
Thursday, May 16, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Orcas School cafeteria -- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island School District is hosting Orcas Island Fire and Rescue in presenting a free class to teach participants how to stop severe life-threatening bleeding. The public is invited to participate on
Calling local performers: The County Fair needs you
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Calling all performers for the 2019 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted online. Performers from San Juan County and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. The 2019 San Juan County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, August 14-17
WSF and local ferry advisory committees holding public meetings
Wednesday, May 15, 4 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Bryn Vander Stoep, for Washington State Ferries -- WSF and local Ferry Advisory Committees are hosting public meetings for each ferry route to inform and engage the communities we serve. Join us to learn the latest about the ferry system
Senator Liz Lovelett is coming to Moran State Park
Sunday, May 5, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Cascade Lake Picnic Shelter -- from Sheila Schedlbauer -- Sen. Liz Lovelett swearing in ceremony, Feb. 13, 2019. Newly appointed Senator Lovelett is coming to Moran State Park to meet our community. She will talk about the importance of Moran State Park
State Legislature tops off session with biennial budget approvals
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- The 105-day legislative session ended on time with the governor and legislative leaders celebrating significant victories related to climate change and conservation, education, healthcare, jobs and safe communities. During the final hours of the session, lawmakers approved new, two-year state operating,
State Parks Boating Program encourages cold-water safety
Tips for boaters and paddlers to avoid drowning accidents -- from Washington State Parks -- As the weather warms and people start boating more often, Washington State Parks’ Boating Program wants recreational boaters and paddlers to know about the risks of accidental cold-water immersion. While air temperatures may be rising,
Candidate filing week – May 13 through May 17
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- If you have ever wanted to be an elected official, now is your chance. Candidate filing for positions open for election in 2019 is about to begin. During filing week, candidates may submit their filings online, by email, by fax, or
