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“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
2015 Orcas Grad Graduates to Grad School
-- from Lorena Stankevich -- Daria Stankevich, 2015 Orcas High School graduate, has just been accepted into graduate school at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education, in Nashville, TN. She will be pursuing a master's degree in Learning and Design. Daria anticipates graduating in June 2019 from Central Washington University
Salish Sea Bill of Rights Edges Closer to Reality
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The campaign to put a measure on the 2020 county ballot giving “rights” to the Salish Sea, first reported here, continues to evolve and move forward as Lopez-based Community Rights San Juan Islands (CRSJI) engages stakeholders and does its homework. Their determination
Elderly Trump Critics Await Mueller’s Report — Sometimes Until Their Last Breath
-- from National Public Radio -- Expectations among Democrats are sky-high as reports have emerged about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation coming to an end. In fact, expectations are so intense among some elderly, ill critics of the president that they say they want to try to hang on to see
School Board Will Convene Special Meeting Wednesday
Wednesday, March 6, 11 a.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- The Orcas Island School District will convene tomorrow in a special meeting to address the following agenda items: AGENDA 11:00 am CALL TO ORDER - Special Meeting - School Library OASIS Presentation and Q &
Grange Readies for Miller and Reischman Performance
Friday, March 8, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Dave Zoeller -- John Miller and John Reischman are two well-known names in the acuoustic music world. Reischman is currently working with the Vancouver, BC based band ‘The Jaybirds’ and has been described as one of the premier mandolinists of his
Larsen Announces 2019 Congressional Art Competition
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live in or attend school in the Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. The U.S. House of Representatives holds the nationwide high school visual art
Olga Looks Forward to Spring Season at Potluck
Saturday, March 9, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Club -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Come to the Olga Potluck on Saturday March 9 and enjoy an opportunity to connect with your neighbors and make new friends. All are welcome as we look forward to spring. Social hour begins at 5:30 and
Guest Opinion | Canadian Energy Board’s Flawed Decision
-- from Janet Alderton and Michael Riordan -- Photo by John Durban/NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center Despite overwhelming opposition from British Columbia, Washington state, and tribes, cities and counties on both sides of the border, plus strong evidence that the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project will inevitably harm the endangered
County Board and Advisory Committee Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should
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
