Here’s a thought…
“When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late, that wealth is not in bank accounts and that you can’t eat money.”
ALANIS OBOMSAWIN
Salish Sea Early Music Festival brings best of Baroque to NW audiences
Next performance: Saturday, April 27, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- In the world of Early Music such as Baroque and composers Haydn and Bach, Jeffrey Cohan brings to all music lovers in the Northwest a gathering of musicians on early musical
Letter to Editor | Public services need to gear up for silver tsunami
-- from Tom Eversole -- During the 1900s, life expectancy of Americans increased from 45 to 75 years, attributed mostly to improvements in public health (nutrition, housing, sanitation, and occupational safety). Yet, extending the “golden years” has created new challenges that community health, social, and economic systems have yet to
Mini film fest coming this weekend to Sea View
April 26 - 28, Sea View Theatre -- from Donna Laslo for OIFF -- The Orcas Island Film Festival is excited to present a Seven Film / Six Country Mini Film Festival, April 26/27/28, 2019 at the Sea View Theatre. OIFF film curator Carl Spence has been to all the
Inslee statement on passage of his 100 Percent Clean Energy bill
--- from Governor Inslee's Office -- “On this Earth Day, I couldn’t be more proud of the Legislature’s action to pass the country’s most forward looking clean energy bill. There are a number of other meaningful climate bills moving forward this legislative session, but more than any other, this bill will
Curious about tiny homes? Saturday class will answer your questions
-- from Cathy Degnan for Skagit Valley College -- This Saturday (April 27) on Orcas Island is the one-day class titled “Tiny Homes on Wheels (or Skids): Living Zen, Small and Legal by the County Codes” The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College is running this class. A full description
IOSA oil spill meetings attract a crowd
-- from Brendan Cowan for IOSA -- Over 100 islanders learned more about becoming oil spill response volunteers at a series of recent community meetings hosted by IOSA (Islands' Oil Spill Association). Volunteers listen as Brendan Cowan presents IOSA updates at the Orcas Island community meeting held April 16, 2019
2019 San Juan County Fair theme is “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots”
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Mark your calendars! The San Juan County Fair dates are set for August 14-17, and this year’s theme is “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots.” Artist Jessie Carter McDonald was selected by the San Juan County Fair Board to be
Veteran Navigators returning to Orcas
Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jana Webb | Orcas Community Resource Center -- If you served in the US Military, we would like to help you access your VA Benefits. The Veteran Navigators are returning to Orcas on June 1. Need to
Guess which beloved Orcas bookstore kind of made best in the country list?
April 27 is National Independent Bookstore day, so buy a book -- from MentalFloss.com -- From their resident cats to that old book smell, there's something about wandering up and down the aisles of a brick-and-mortar bookstore that online merchants could never replicate. In honor of Independent Bookstore Day (April 27, 2019), Mental Floss
Guest Opinion | What lessons can we take from FDR’s New Deal and the mobilization for WWII to apply to the Green New Deal?
-- from David Turnoy As a longtime student of history, I find it useful to look to history for lessons that we can apply today. After all, what is the point of studying history unless you can use lessons from the past to build a better future? We have heard
SeaWorld publishes decades of orca data to help wild whales
-- by Gene Johnson, Associated Press -- The theme-park company SeaWorld has published new data from its captive killer whales — information that scientists say could help inform how they go about trying to save sick or stranded orcas in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere. SeaWorld’s data comes from thousands
Students exhibit works at Orcas Center student art show
Friday, May 3, 5:30-7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Geri Turnoy, A-OK Coordinator -- All are invited to the opening of everyone’s favorite local art show featuring artwork from Orcas students of all ages. The opening will be at the Orcas Center, Friday, May 3, from 5:30-7 p.m. There will
Library open mic event features spoken word poetry
Thursday, April 25, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Poetry -- The library is celebrating National Poetry Month with a Poetry Open Mic – Event which runs Thursday, April 25, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone can sign up to read: children, youths, teen, adults.
Inslee statement regarding Rep. Shea’s harmful rhetoric
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's office -- “There is no place for hate in Washington state, especially in Washington’s Legislature. Rep. Matt Shea’s history of hate has now crossed a new line. He participated in conversations that advocated for violence against those with dissenting opinions. He is actively conspiring with
Lean, green, ferry machines: Washington State Ferries releases action plan for sustainable ferry system
Strategies to protect orca whales, reduce emissions, and more outlined -- from Washington State Ferries -- In honor of Earth Day, Washington State Ferries launched a two-year Sustainability Action Plan that outlines goals and actions for greener ferries and terminals. The plan includes initiatives to protect orca whales, reduce greenhouse gas
Letter to Editor | What a great show the kids gave us
-- from Didier Gincig -- On behalf of the children who had such a great time on stage (and back stage) at Orcas Kids Variety Show, I’d like to extend gratitude to the Orcas Center for the tremendous opportunity for these performers, to the dance and music teachers, to everyone
