Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
School Board Approves Montessori Program, Talks Traffic Safety
-- by Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Issues reporter -- Orcas Island School District Board members passed a new Montessori Policy at the regular monthly meeting in February. The policy ensures a pathway to continue housing a Montessori program on district property into the future. Concern over the cancellation of the program
UPDATED: New State Senator Not Available to Attend County Democrats Meeting
Due to heavy workload in the Senate, she will need to reschedule her meeting on Orcas -- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- As you are probably aware by now, Liz Lovelett of Anacortes was appointed last month as our new state senator. In an effort to
‘Plastic Ocean’ Film Reveals Truths, Offers Solutions
Help create a wave of change Wednesday, March 6, 7 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Donna Laslo for Orcas Island Film Festival -- A free screening of the awarding winning documentary A Plastic Ocean will take place at the Sea View Theatre, Wednesday, March 6th at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6
Oil Spill Volunteers Huddle to Recreate Local Emergency Response Teams
-- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Islands Oil Spill Association (IOSA) held a meeting of volunteer Action Team Members, who give their time to responding to emergency oil spills in the waters in the San Juan Islands. The meeting was held at the Eastsound Firehall on February
Orcas Food Co-op Annual Gathering & Community Conversation
Sunday, March 10, 4:30 - 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Do you want to create a more equitable and sustainable economy in the Islands? Come join us for an engaging conversation about how we can use the cooperative model to create
Gather Up Your Hazardous Waste for Friday Pick-up
Friday, March 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas Transfer Station -- from Orcas Recycling Services & The Exchange -- Orcas Recycling Services and San Juan County Public Works will host a Household Hazardous Waste Pick-up at the Orcas Transfer Station on Friday March 8, from 10 a.m. to 2
Climb. Conquer. Cure. Orcas, Lopez Firefighters Ready for Stairclimb
69 Flights | 1,356 Steps | 788 Ft. Vertical Elevation -- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- Fire department members from Orcas and Lopez will be participating in the 28th annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb on Sunday, March 10 in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Before they ascend
State Parks Announces Free Day March 19, State Parks’ 106th Birthday
-- from Washington State Parks -- Washington State Parks invites visitors to help celebrate the agency’s 106th birthday on Tuesday, March 19, by enjoying a state park for free that day. March 19 is the third of 12 State Parks free day in 2019, when visitors are not required to display
Week in Review for Legislative Bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The Washington State Senate passed a bill Friday to convert the state to 100 percent clean renewable energy. The bill, part of Inslee’s clean energy proposal, now moves to the House for consideration. It would phase out coal power and creates the strongest clean energy standard in the
School Projects Continue Apace
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- In an effort to keep our community informed of the progress of the current construction projects, I will record a short update on each Friday of the week’s activities. Below is a link to the next report in the series.
Willie Thomas Remembered
-- by Joe Murphy -- Willie Thomas, by one of his Orcas Middle School students in 2010. When I first truly encountered Willie Thomas, he was standing naked in front of the sauna at the Orcas Athletic Center, potbellied, slight white goatee, “Who let Colonel Sanders loose,” I wondered and
EPRC Schedules 3-hour Meeting to Address Ongoing Agenda
Thursday, March 7, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock for Department of Community Development -- Eastsound Plan Review Committee will meet from 3 - 6 p.m. on Thursday to address the following agenda items: 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions3:10 pm Additions or Agenda modifications3:15 pm
Sheriff’s Report | February 20 – 26, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, February 20, 201919-001282 Wanted Person 10:29:43 02/20/19 A Deputy arrested an individual for an active felony warrant in Friday Harbor. The person was booked in jail and subsequently posted bail and was released pending a new court date. Report made. 19-001284
Disaster Preparedness for Small Business
Tuesday, March 26, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management and Economic Development Council are teaming up to present a training on Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses. This concise class will provide basic information about the
What Were Those Surprise, Planned Power Outages Last Night?
--by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- We usually know when OPALCO is planning a power outage, and we normally get plenty of advance notice. The first notification usually comes in the form of widely-visible alerts to local media. Last night, however, many received a recorded phone message from OPALCO as
Rescheduled: Protect What You Love -a Presentation & Discussion about Southern Resident Orcas
UPDATED ARTICLE Thursday, March 14, Noon - 1:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Janet Alderton, for Friends of the San Juans -- Friends of the San Juans will explore the plight of the Southern Resident orcas and engage the community in actions that can help their recovery. Orcas Island – Thursday, March
