Here’s a thought…
“Deep breath. Deep breath. The air is free. You can take as many as you want.”
BUDDHIST MONK
Anacortes/Sidney, BC Service Cancellation Extended through Thursday, Aug. 30
-- from the Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.: Due to ongoing repairs on the M/V Hyak (one of the domestic San Juan Islands vessels), all international Sidney, B.C. sailings are cancelled through Thursday, August 30, while the M/V Chelan is reassigned to the domestic
Samish Sailing on One Engine
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 12:12 p.m. Aug. 29 M/V Samish is an estimated 2 hours behind schedule. Due to mechanical issues the M/V Samish is running at reduced speed. This delay will also impact the following sailings: Eastbound 11:00am Friday Harbor to Anacortes, and 2:20pm departure Orcas
Letter to Editor | Help PTSA Continue Providing Community Event
-- from Diane Boerstler, PTSA President -- Happy 2018-2019 School Year! Thank you to everyone who has ever financially supported our PTSA, and an especially HUGE thank you to those who’ve freely given your time! Our PTSA board is facing a serious challenge, and we’re hoping you can help. PTSA
Letter to the Editor: Long Live the Kings Spend Years on Salmon Survival
-- from Sharon Abreu -- It was a great honor to sing at the Salmon Homecoming event on Orcas Island this past Saturday. I was excited to be there with two of the greatest whale advocates and educators in the country, Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research and
Join in a Day of Caring on Orcas Island
-- from United Way of San Juan County -- Mark your calendar and join your community Saturday, September 8, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for a Day of Caring for our island friends and neighbors. Our aim is to gather volunteer support to lend a hand to small projects that
New Zealand Singer-Songwriter Coming to Orcas
Wednesday, August 29, 7 p.m., The Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- Please join us on Wednesday, August 29 at 7 p.m. at the Grange, as touring Breedlove Guitars 2018 Festival singer-songwriter Erin Cole-Baker of New Zealand makes her debut appearance on Orcas. Erin will be joined by our resident
Out on Orcas Hosts Friends / Family Potluck
Saturday, September 1, 6 p.m., Orcasong Farm -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Out on Orcas, an LGBT community organization on Orcas Island, invites you to our Annual Friends and Family Potluck Dinner at Orcasong Farm (280 Dolphin Bay Road) on Saturday, September 1 beginning at 6 p.m. We’ll provide place
Orcas Islanders Observe the Decline of the Orca Whales
Governor’s SRKW Task Force Meeting in Anacortes on Tuesday, August 28, 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at Swinomish Casino, Anacortes -- by Margie Doyle, updated Aug. 27 at 9 p.m.-- [metaslider id="62066"] On a blustery Sunday afternoon, a gathering at Waterfront Park mourned in solidarity with the grieving Southern Resident
View Port’s Preferred Alternative and Comment
-- from Leah Henderson for DOWL Engineering -- REMINDER - PUBLIC MEETING Port of Orcas Airport Master Plan, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Open House No. 1: 1:00 - 2:00 PM at Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Eastsound, WA Open House No. 2: 5:00 - 8:30 PM (presentation at 5:30 and
Health District Works on Compromises with UW
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter, updated Aug. 28 at 11:30 a.m. -- At their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 21, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) faced the prospect of being unable to secure some of the medical services they want on island from
Bring Your Plant Problems to Driftwood
Wednesday, August 29, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Dianne Macondray -- The Master Gardeners will help with your plant problems and insect identification at Driftwood Nursery from 10 - 1 on Wednesday August 29. Please place your plant samples in a ziplock bag and attach your
Advisory Committee for Port Master Plan Announced
-- from Port of Orcas website -- https://www.portoforcas.com/master-plan/ The Airport is currently completing an Airport Master Plan that will guide development over the next 20 years. The master plan began in early September with an aeronautical survey to collect obstruction data and an inventory of the Airport’s existing facilities. The
Mary Lydia Ryan Returns to Close Village Green Concert Series
Sunday, September 2 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Mary Lydia Ryan -- The Mary Lydia Ryan Trio will be performing on the Village Green in Eastsound on Sunday, September 2, from 5-7 p.m. This is an all ages, free concert for the public. “We are delighted to
Get Ready to … R u m b a
Monday, September 3, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Contrary to our prior notice, we will be continuing our Dance Class. The September Dance Class will be on Monday, September 3, at the Odd Fellows Hall, from 7 to 9 p.m. Our class will
Department of Licensing Closes to Launch New Driver Licensing System
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Online licensing services will be unavailable from Sunday, August 26, through Monday, September 3; and state licensing offices will be closed Friday, August 31, through Monday, September 3. As a result, many county licensing offices – including San Juan County’s –
EDC Invites Entrepreneurs to Participate in Business Plan Competition
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Entrepreneurs can bring their business ideas to the next level in the third annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, created by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and sponsored by local businesses. Participants will receive instruction in
