Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Loyalty to the Earth | How to connect with the natural world
"The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness." —John Muir ||| LOYALTY TO THE EARTH by ELIZABETH ROBSON ||| The first thing to understand is that we are already connected. We breathe because trees exhale. Our blood is salted like the sea. The calcium in our bones
Guest Opinion | Which side are you on?
||| FROM MINOR LILE for SALISH CURRENT ||| (Originally published in the Salish Current on April 7, 2025) Perhaps you’ve noticed that there’s a lot happening out there lately. The wild swirl of commotion and destabilization that has arisen since the Trump Administration took office just over two months ago
Wind advisory until 5pm
||| FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ||| URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 1050 AM PDT Tue Apr 8 2025 San Juan County-Port Townsend Area-Island County- Including Freeland, Port Townsend, Langley, and Friday Harbor 1050 AM PDT Tue Apr 8 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM
Health Care District Public Levy Lift informational town hall tomorrow
||| FROM HEALTH CARE DISTRICT BOARD ||| San Juan County Public Hospital District #3 dba Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) is proposing a Levy Lift Ballot Measure in the April 22nd, 2025 Special Election. In order to provide more details for community members, and to allow community members to
Letter to Editor | Temporary health levy will strengthen our island economy
||| FROM RICK HUGHES ||| I’m never a fan of any new tax and especially in this current environment, but I feel that this levy is a good investment for the good of the island. The Orcas Island Healthcare District (District) 10 year temporary levy lid lift on the ballot this
JP and OK Rhythm Boys in concert at Library
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY ||| The JP and the OK Rhythm Boys and the Orcas Island Public Library are thrilled to be teaming up for Music Amongst the Books ... yes, the concert will be IN the library! Join the trio for an evening of
Annual Easter egg hunt returns to Cascade Lake
||| FROM MARY MEREDITH for ORCAS ISLAND LIONS CLUB ||| The Orcas Island Lions Club continues its long tradition of the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, to be held this year on Saturday, April 19th at Cascade Lake in Moran State Park. The Hunt will begin at 10am sharp. There will
Community Dental Clinics | 2024 impact
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Health & Community Services is excited to share the 2024 Community Dental Clinics End of Year Report. The Community Dental Clinics began a new chapter in 2024 with committed partnerships from community organizations to develop a new model for access
Community lunches are growing
||| FROM HILARY CANTY ||| We are serving up to 90 neighbors every Tuesday from Noon til 1:30, downstairs in the Community Church. Folks enjoy a warm meal and the company of community. Lunch is cooked by volunteers and funded through donations. Are you interested in supporting the Community Lunch?
Gathering of Eagles returns to Orcas Island this May
||| FROM DARRELL KIRK for GATHERING OF THE EAGLES||| Orcas Island residents gathered at the Odd Fellows Hall in East Sound on Friday for an auction to support the Fifth Annual Gathering of the Eagles Potlatch canoe journey that will take place May 17-26. Attendees enjoyed a feast of grilled
Adrift | Home search goes on … and on?
Hoping to tap into the infamous Island Grapevine ||| ADRIFT by LIN MCNULTY ||| It's now been more than a month that I've been engrossed in looking for a new rental home on Orcas Island following the passing of my landlord. During that time, I have had the opportunity to
Ongoing, upcoming events at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Join us for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with disabilities, held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. (no class April 10). This
SHIBA seeks volunteers to help with Medicare on Orcas
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| SHIBA, the program that assists people with Medicare, is looking for volunteers! We need an additional counselor to help people navigate the Medicare process. If you enjoy helping others, can explain things clearly, and are comfortable using computers, this could be
Choral Society invites you to Glory, Grandeur & Gospel this May
||| FROM LYNN BAKER for ORCAS CHORAL SOCIETY ||| This May, transport your soul as Orcas Choral Society wafts you from the everyday to a world of Glory, Grandeur & Gospel. The spring concert resounds with voices and a brass ensemble uplifted in music of three centuries – all very
An estimated 1000 islanders gather to say ‘Hands Off’
||| FROM DARRELL KIRK ||| On Saturday, April 5, nearly 1000 islanders gathered to express their strongly-worded thoughts and feelings about the policies and actions of the Trump administration. View more pics.
Orcas Christian School returns from service trip to Belize
||| FROM ORCAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ||| Students and staff from Orcas Christian School (OCS) have returned from their service trip to Belize, where they spent the past week working hard and creating lasting memories. The team worked together to put the finishing touches on painted classrooms, ensuring everything was ready
