Sunday, July 21, dusk, Village Green Aretha Franklin’s belated Amazing Grace may be the greatest movie about gospel music ever made. And that is how Orcas Island Film Festival kicks off their free, Summer Film Series Under the Stars this Sunday, July 21 at the Eastsound Village Green. In January … Continue reading
— from Governor Jay Inslee’s office — Gov. Jay Inslee toured three projects in Northern Washington Wednesday to see how state agencies, tribes, local governments and nonprofits are carrying out recent legislation to aid orca and salmon recovery. He visited a restored fish passageway in Arlington called Edgecomb Creek that … Continue reading
— from Christine Cribb, Executive Director, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce — The mission of The Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce is to serve and promote the business interests of greater Whidbey Island. We cannot imagine a more worthy cause than supporting the mission of Naval Air Station Whidbey … Continue reading
— from Mark Mayer for Our Revolution San Juan County — Washington’s Primary Election is just around the corner on August 6, 2019. Are you ready to make your voice heard? DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION You’ve done the first part: registered to vote. But have you checked your voter registration … Continue reading
‘Empty all the tanks’ and bring them home — from Seattle Times — Lolita the orca was captured from the Puget Sound region in 1970 and became the star attraction at Miami Seaquarium. (Harley Soltes / The Seattle Times, 1994) In the region that brought the world its first live … Continue reading
Are we caught between a dock and a hard spot? — by Lin McNulty, Orcas Issues Managing Editor — What if you’re not sure when you need that return ferry from the mainland because you don’t know how long that doctor appointment might take, especially if they want to do … Continue reading
Navy’s decision to expand its operations on Whidbey Island failed to adequately analyze human health, environmental and historic impacts — from Attorney General Ferguson’s office — Attorney General Bob Ferguson [July 9 2019] filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Navy over the Navy’s expansion of its Growler airfield operations on … Continue reading
— from Washington State Ferries — “All vessels on the Anacortes/San Juan Island/Sidney route are back on schedule.” That’s an alert we don’t get to see very often. … Continue reading
— from Phil Heikkinen, Library Director — Some of you may have received a post card within the past few days about two upcoming presentations about “MASA Medical Transport Solutions.” I believe this mailing was intended for people who are retired/60+/Medicare-eligible, though am not sure. These presentations were shown as … Continue reading
— from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue — Pictured (from left to right) are new Orcas Island Firefighters: Micki Nichols, Locket Goodrich, Brittney Maruska, La Ren Rossie, Will Marlow, and Kimberley Kimple. Not pictured are Alison Dantzler, Kasey Jo Weigley, and Betsy Wilson (EMT). Orcas Island Fire and … Continue reading
Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m., Olga — from Lorna Rhodes — Don’t miss Olga Daze! Festivities in Olga begin in front of the Community Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. The day will be better than ever this year, with something for everyone. Come for breakfast at the … Continue reading
Sunday, July 21, 5 – 7 p.m., Village Green — from Anita Orne for JP and the OK Rhythm Boys — Pack up your picnic dinner, put on your toe-tappingest boots, bring your family, friends, neighbors, or grab a stranger and come join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys for … Continue reading
Wednesday, July 24, Noon, Emmanuel Episcopal Church — from Jeffry Steele — Jeffry Steele took up classical guitar as a teen, studying with Jack Pitt, Phillip de Fremery, and David Starobin. In his first career as teacher and performer on guitar in the Boston area, he was reviewed as “a … Continue reading
— from Myrna Fant — As a long-time resident and pilot on Orcas Island, please join me in voting for: Clyde A Duke, Poke Haffner, Bea vonTobel, and Mia Kartiganer. Let’s keep the Port of Orcas a civil and professional group of concerned citizens safeguarding our Airport. … Continue reading
— from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works — The Contractor has spent the week grading the road and adding the final lift of gravel. That work is anticipated to be complete by the middle of next week and then the County can chip seal the road. Chip … Continue reading