Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Poetry: Harper Knows
Harper Knows -- by Jens Kruse -- Harper, our granddaughter, three years old, told her father, that houses shouldn’t be too big, because “you don’t want to break the sky.” How did Harper know, that big houses use lots of energy, emit lots of carbon dioxide, help warm our planet,
Letter to the Editor: Gaylord’s Commitment to Community Proven
-- by Norm Stamper -- As a police officer for 34 years, the first 28 in San Diego, the last six (1994 – 2000) as Seattle’s police chief, I am honored to endorse Randy Gaylord for reelection as our Prosecuting Attorney. I have known Randy for as long as I’ve
Fish for Teeth Brings Free Mobile Dental Clinic to San Juan, Lopez
-- from Hayley Day -- Fish for Teeth sponsors a mobile dental van for dental clinics on San Juan Island, three times a year. Islanders unable to afford dental care can receive it for free thanks to the local nonprofit Fish for Teeth from Thursday, October 4-Saturday, October
Letter to the Editor: Oversight Failure in County Case
-- by Alex MacLeod -- There is a crucial question left in the wake of the Orcas high school teacher convicted of sexual misconduct with a student, a case that was thrown out after it was discovered that the lead detective in the case was in a sexual relationship with
Port of Orcas Special Meeting Tuesday
September 18, 2018, 6 p.m. at Airport Office The preliminary agenda for a Special Meeting calls for: CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 13, 2018 NEW BUSINESS Grant to address wetland mitigation on Port Property south of Orcas airport 1. Move to Accept the
Christian School Holds Annual Clothing Bank
-- from Tom Roosma -- The Annual Fall Clothing Bank bank will be held Sunday, September 23 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Orcas Christian School gym. Please drop off clean, gently-used clothing, shoes, and bedding to the OCS gym starting on Tuesday, September 18th. Everyone is invited
Health Care District Second Town Hall on Thursday
Thursday, September 20, 6 - 8 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Anne L. Presson, Superintendent, Orcas Health Care District -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) is hosting its second Town Hall meeting on Thursday, September 20. The meeting will be held from 6 - 8 pm at
Larsen Applauds Passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
Rep Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement on the passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. “Investing in the nation’s ports, channels, waterways and other critical infrastructure keeps the U.S. maritime system competitive, encourages new, good-paying maritime jobs and helps to ensure a heathy environment in the Pacific
Fire and Rescue Board Meeting Postponed
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire and Rescue-- The Board of Fire Commissioners regular meeting scheduled for Monday, September 17, 2018 will be moved to Thursday, September 20, 2018 due to staff schedule conflict. The agenda will be posted online and at the fire station no later than 24
Letter to the Editor: Thank You Island Market
-- from Lorena Stankevich, Principal, Orcas Elementary School A very special thank you to Island Market for sponsoring a back to school, school supply drive and to our community for donating! Earlier last week, Island Market wrote OISD a check for $3000. This money went solely to purchase school supplies
Spirit Eagle Art at WaFed to Benefit Animal Protection Society
-- from Spirit Eagle -- Spirit Eagle is hosting an Art Show to benefit the Orcas Animal Protection Society during the month of September at Washington Federal Bank. Spirit Eagle is a Painter in oils and acrylics, a Sculptor in wood, clay, fur and found objects. She is a Mask
Burn Risk Level Changed to Moderate
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The recent rains have resulted in San Juan County moving the fire risk level to Moderate. This does not change the status of burning in the county, it is merely a risk level modification that reflects fuel moisture levels rising. Campfires remain allowed
Join Orcas Peace Chorus this Fall
-- from Sharon Abreu -- The new Orcas Peace Chorus will have its first gathering on Monday, Sept. 24 from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall, 242 Main Street in Eastsound! Led by Orcas Island residents and musicians Michael Hurwicz and Sharon Abreu, the chorus will sing songs
The President Won’t Be Calling You in September
Thursday, September 20, 2018 -- from Federal Emergency Management Agency -- [Editor's Note:] The FEMA phone test of the emergency alert system will NOT be conducted on September 20 as scheduled. Instead, the test has been rescheduled for October 3, to perhaps a time when there isn't so much going
Port of Orcas Master Plan Ready for Take-off
--by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The monthly meeting of the Port of Orcas took place on Thursday, September 12, and all commissioners were present for the first time in some months. Following perfunctory approval of fund vouchers and a long discussion with representatives of the Orcas Hangar Association
New X-Ray Protocol for UW Medicine Orcas Island Clinic
-- from Anne Presson (OIHCD Superintendent)-- The Orcas Island Health Care District’s (OIHCD) focus is to enable access to affordable, high-quality primary and acute health care. As part of their due diligence, the Board went through a process to assess the status of equipment at both island clinics. During that
