Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Reasons to Visit the Orcas Island Historical Museum
-- by Carol Kulminski -- Quilt in this year's raffle The museum continues to attract many visitors, residents and tourists, in this shoulder season. The Patos Island Exhibit is an excellent collection of historical images and memorabilia for the iconic lighthouse on Patos Island. The Holiday Eastsound Art
Orcas News and Views Retrospective: 2016 Notable Moments
— by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian — 2016 Stories and Links — an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests: Orcas population suffers losses: Sadly, several of the orcas born in the 2015 whale baby boom, along with others,
Comp Plan Survey Deadline Today
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- As tracked over the last month or so by Orcas Issues and with a request for input from the County, a survey has been developed to gauge public thinking on a range of issues that will potentially influence state-mandated updates to the
Women’s Health Physician Joins Peace Island
-- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- Anna Dowling, M.D., has joined the staff at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. She will provide women’s health (gynecology) and surgical services as a visiting specialist in Friday Harbor, one day per month. Dowling completed her medical degree at the
Ranker Chosen to Chair New Senate Environment & Tourism Committee
-- from Dave Pringle for Sen. Ranker's Office -- Sen. Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island) was selected by his peers in the Senate Democratic Caucus to chair the new Environment & Tourism Committee in the 2019 Legislative Session. "From our Salish Sea to our orcas to plastic pollution to community health
Fall 2018 Clay Café Coming Soon
Sunday, December 9, 2 - 5 p.m., High School Art Room -- from Geri Turnoy for Clay Café -- Come one, come all…to the Clay Café…on Sunday, December 9, from 2-5 p.m. in the High School Art Room. (This is a rescheduled date from November 4th.) Choose from a wide
Skagit Valley College Earns National Honors
-- from Arden Ainley for Skagit Valley College -- Skagit Valley College (SVC) is pleased to announce that it has received national recognition as one of the best community colleges in the nation. Washington Monthly magazine published its ranking of the Top 100 Best Two-Year Colleges for Adult Learners and SVC
Emmanuel Gives $6,500 to Orcas Charities From 2018 Market Day
-- from Lynn Baker for Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- Just before Thanksgiving, Emmanuel Episcopal Parish delivered checks totaling $6,500 in proceeds from its 2018 Market Day sale in July to eight Orcas Island charities. “We love the way the people of Orcas circulate their resources through Market Day,” said Emmanuel’s
Letter to Editor | Gratitude for Community Thanksgiving Dinner
-- from Didier Gincig for Odd Fellows -- We would like to give thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the Thanksgiving meal at the Odd Fellows hall. We would like to extend gratitude for turkey donations to Island Market, Orcas Village Store, the Coop, Ship’s Bay, Roses,
2019 Winter Birds of the San Juan Islands Workshop
February 22 - 24, 2019, San Juan Island -- from Tracie Merrill for Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is holding a “Winter Birds of the San Juan Islands” workshop in partnership with San Juan Islands Audubon. Taking place the weekend of February 22-24, 2019, the intent is to increase
It’s a Great (BIG) Fairgrounds Winter Market
Saturday, December 1, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., County Fairgrounds -- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Getting antsy about the Winter Flea & Craft Market at the Fairgrounds? Be sure to mark your calendars for December 1st and buzz over to the Fairgrounds this Saturday from 9
Coast Salish Tribes Oppose Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion
[perfectpullquote align="full" bordertop="false" cite="" link="" color="" class="" size=""]U.S. Tribal representatives will speak alongside First Nations at press conference and before Canadian National Energy Board [/perfectpullquote] VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Indigenous people of the Salish Sea region will speak at a press conference and testify before the Canadian National Energy Board (NEB)
Arts Committee Readies Orcas Center Lobby
-- from Kathy Youngren for Visual Arts Committee -- The Visual Arts Committee (VAC) at Orcas Center is responsible for creating a gallery-like atmosphere in the lobby and the Madrona Room, providing beautiful and interesting art every month. The group plans a yearly schedule, procures the artists and art, then
Ocean Night at Sea View: Beneath the Salish Sea
Wednesday, December 5, 7 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- On Wednesday, December 5, head out to the Sea View Theatre for an underwater odyssey through the Salish Sea, from the Puget Sound and Hood Canal through the San Juan Islands and beyond. A fantastic
Fire Commissioners Pass 2019 Budget, Consider Applicants for Open Position
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Approving the 2019 Orcas Fire & Rescue (OIFR) budget and considering three applications for the open position on the Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) were the big tasks for the BOFC at its November 19 meeting. OIFR’s expenditures are on track for the
Dental Van Coming for Visit
Saturday - Sunday, December 1 - 2, Eastsound Fire Station -- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- The Medical Teams International Dental Van will visit Orcas Island this coming weekend, Saturday December 1 and Sunday December 2. Please note a change in location. This clinic is being
