Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Letter to Editor | Orcas Island’s Elephant in the Room…Deer
-- from Robin Hirsch -- There is some serious degradation of the under-story in our woods due to the rising, unchecked, inestimable deer population. The biodiversity of life that exists in the forest ground canopy is seriously threatened. Insects and song birds are losing habitat, and heavy grazing pressure on tree seedlings
Week in Review for Legislative Bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- As the legislative session nears the halfway point, the critical March 13 deadline for bills to pass their “house of origin” is nearing. The state House and Senate are both spending long days and late nights on the floor debating and passing bills. Among
San Juan County Democrats Meeting this Month
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- We discussed the recent decision by our county councilors to appoint Liz Lovelett to the vacant state senate position. While [Lovetlett] looks to be doing a very good job so far, what concerns us is the fact that our county
Weekly School Tour
-- 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.
March 12 is the Date for Orcas Christian Free Community Dinner
Tuesday, March 12, 5 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Kathy Roosma for Orcas Christian School -- The next Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School will be on Tuesday, March 12, from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. This free, all-you-can-eat meal will feature Mexican food. On the menu are
Senior Center Plans Trip to Annual Coffelt Lambing Event
Saturday, March 16, 12:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Coffelt Farm’s cows, Maple and Marigold, are excited to welcome seniors to their annual lambing event on Saturday, March 16 at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy up close encounters with wooly lambs, curious calves, and
In the Meantime, Lose an Hour of Sleep
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- A Senate Bill (SB 5139) currently tick-tocking its way through the marble hallways of the State Legislature declares an intent to observe daylight saving time year round, if authorized by the United States congress. We set our clocks forward one hour at 2
Support Art for Kids and Get Some Really Cool Stuff
Saturday, March 16, 10 – 3, Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jane Heisinger for A-OK -- On March 16 we are holding our second annual A-OK Garage Sale to raise much needed funds to support this program. There are items for everyone: jewelry, kitchen, collectibles, antiques, fishing reels, glass ware,
Sheriff’s Report | February 27 – March 5, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, February 27, 201919-001441 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:48:44 02/27/19 San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a domestic incident. A suspect was arrested and booked into jail. 19-001445 Citizen Assist 09:10:02 02/27/19 San Juan Deputies conducted a welfare check of
May the Road Rise Up to Meet Marchers in 18th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 17, 11:30 a.m., Island Market lot -- from Tony Lee -- Dancing in the streets is just a part of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Eastsound For those who are Irish, wish they were Irish, or are grateful not to be Irish. Sunday, March 17 marks the
UU Fellowship Holds Annual Poetry Service
Sunday, January 13, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us on Sunday, March 10 for our annual poetry service. You are invited to bring your favorite poems to read; we'll take turns sharing. Plan to stay after for a potluck coffee hour of finger foods
Civil Suit Filed in U.S. District Court Attesting Police Brutality
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- A civil lawsuit was filed on February 14, 2019 in U.S. District Court alleging grievous and irreparable bodily injury from excessive force by San Juan Sheriff's Deputies during an unlawful arrest. The Complaint for Damages and Demand for Jury, was filed by Daniel
Sewage Dump Contaminates Tribal/Salish Sea Fisheries
Sinclair Inlet southwest of Bremerton, is the latest site of sewage contamination The Suquamish Tribe is calling for action after a sewage spill at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard over the weekend dumped 4,000 gallons of waste into Sinclair Inlet. https://q13fox.com/2019/03/05/thousands-of-gallons-of-sewage-dumped-into-sinclair-inlet-again/ The tribe says that over the past three years,
Fire Commission Has New Officers and Programs
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) elected new officers for this year: Tim Fuller is now Chair and Amanda Montague is vice chair. Other commissioners are Wes Heinmiller, Jim Helminski, and Rick Christmas. In another change, BOFC
These Artists Started as Painting Buddies
Friday, March 15, 5 - 7 p.m., Senior Center -- from Marj Franke -- One sunny summer day almost three years ago, Marj Franke and Rosie Kuhn were painting on the deck overlooking Eastsound. They were just freshening up some garden gnomes, and enjoying how the colors not only brightened
MAG School Benefit Concert Hits High Note, Honoring Catherine Pederson
-- from Sharon Ho -- [metaslider id="68183"] The Music Advocacy Group (MAG) school music benefit concert on March 6 saw almost 250 people fill the High School Gym, joining 100 musicians to show their support for keeping Orcas kids learning music, singing, and playing instruments in school. The Choral Society,
