Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
The Rock We Live On: A 19th Century Solution is a 21st Century Mess
Over the centuries, societies have been faced with the abundance and contraction of resources. A solution to a loss of resources, and an alternative to natural resources has been the versatile, ubiquitous and almost perpetual plastic. Invented in the late 19th century, plastic production began to accelerate in the 1950’s
Community Celebrates MLK Legacy in Concert
— from Sharon Abreu — Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz hosted a community concert celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the legacy of legendary folksinger Pete Seeger, as 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of Seeger’s birth. Pete Seeger used his voice in support of
Step Onto the Dance Floor to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Saturday, February 9, 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- A Valentine Dance will be held on Saturday, February 9, at the Odd Fellows Hall, starting at 7:30. We will be dancing to the Big Band Sounds of Orcatrazz. Admission is by donation with the money being
Chamber Music Festival Founders Set for Musicians-in-Residence Community Concerts
-- from Linda Slone for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival --E Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival has hosted many Musicians-in-Residence over the last several years, but the power couple behind the festival hasn’t had time in their busy schedules for an Orcas Island residency until now. Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann and
Are Orca Dying Because of Pink Salmon?
Over the years, scientists have identified dams, pollution and vessel noise as causes of the troubling decline of the Pacific Northwest’s resident killer whales. Now, they may have found a new and more surprising culprit: pink salmon.
Americana Musician Coming to Orcas Grange
Saturday, February 2, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- Liven up a dark winter's night with some award-winning songwriting and master storytelling. Americana musician Dan Weber is coming to the Orcas Island Grange on Saturday, February 2 at 7 p.m. Dan will be accompanied by Portland area
Place Your Native Plant Orders Before March
-- from Mo Sloane for Master Gardeners -- Interested in using native plants in your landscape? There are many wonderful reasons to use PNW natives: they are often long lived and don’tneed maintenance, they provide year-round color and garden interest, they can be used to stabilize hillsides and prevent erosion,
Sheriff’s Report | January 9 – 15, 2019**
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, January 9, 201919-000226 Harassment 08:56:18 01/09/19 A Deputy took a report of an alleged stalking incident. Through the report, it appeared the incident was civil in nature. Resources where provided to the victim to seek civil protection orders. A report was
There’s Now an Orcas Issues App on Android Phones
-- by Lin McNulty -- Now, if you search Google for OrcasIssues.com on your Android phones and then go to our site, you will be led to the new Orcas Issues App where you can read Orcas Issues in a much more mobile-friendly way. The app will then be visible
SJIMA to Feature Wartime Photographs by Vietnam Veterans in April
-- from Barbara Cox for photokunst.com -- Personal photographs, poems and journal entries tell another side of the Vietnam War The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) presents “MY WAR: Wartime Photographs by Vietnam Veterans” from April 5 – June 3, 2019. “MY WAR presents a visually arresting and
2019 Salish Sea Early Music Festival Dates Announced
-- from Jeffrey Cohan for Salish Sea Early Music Festival -- The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents eight performances on Orcas Island in its ninth annual festival of early music in 2019 beginning on January 27 and extending through June 22, featuring some of the finest period instrument specialists
Councilman Hughes to Meet Public Next Week
San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes has scheduled another "Town Hall" on Orcas Island next Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The topic will focus on Washington State Ferries Long Range Plan: https://theorcasonian.com/ferries-releases-2040-long-range-plan/
Winds Expected to Bring a One – Two Punch Tonight, Tomorrow
-- from National Weather Service -- The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High WindWatch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through SaturdayMorning. * Wind: Southerly winds, 20 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPHwill develop tonight, easing Friday. Winds are expected tostrengthen again out
EDC to Offer Free Plumbing Basics Training at Friday Harbor High School
-- from Glenn Hendrick for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in plumbing basics this January, sponsored by the Washington State Governor’s Strategic Reserve Fund and by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The course will be taught at the
Vendors: Cupid’s Closet Flea Market Coming Next Month
-- from Margot Shaw -- Calling all vendors for Fidelis' annual Cupid's Closet Flea Market to be held February 16, 10-2:00 at the West Sound Community Hall. Rent a table for $25.; keep all $$ you take in. We're looking for craftsmen, gardeners, artists, collectors, retired seamen (well, maybe not...we
State Report Shows Salmon Still Declining: Recovery Projects Funded at Only 16 Percent of Estimated Need
-- from State Recreation & Conservation -- OLYMPIA–Despite two decades of efforts to recover them, wild salmon are still declining—and a report released today by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office stresses that adequate funding is needed to turn the tide on the iconic species’ future. In the past 10 years,
