Last weekend, instead of playing in the sun, islanders turned out in force at the Eastsound Fire Hall on June 9 to talk about the situation.
Next time you lather up in the shower with your favorite pomegranate-grapefruit body wash, think about what exactly you are washing down the drain. You may be disturbed to find out your standard volumizer shampoo and detangler conditioner are toxic, even brands claiming to be natural and earth friendly.
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days hosted “bivalve digs” and kids of various ages were seen tromping around in the sand fascinated by the many vibrant and different colored starfish. Indian Island itself was off limits to protect several new oystercatcher chicks. So next time you make a visit make sure to steer clear until the sign is removed.
Kari Schuh’s interest in developing young readers came to her via the literacy alignment project for pre-school to third graders, led by Dave Matteson, author and educator. The project is a national movement to develop the cognitive and social skills for children that establish strong foundations for future learning. The program focuses on leadership, instruction, community partnerships and family engagement.
The Fourth Annual DVSAS 5K Run and Walk is Saturday, June 9, registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race commences at 9 a.m. at Orcas High School.
The Wildfire Prevention Plan has projects ranging from better house fire protection to helping the Garry Oaks on Turtleback
This year on Saturday, May 26 on the Village Green from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bite of Orcas offers a delicious menu of foods like seafood chowder, cupcakes, ice cream, sushi rolls, steak fajitas, steamed clams, chicken chipotle salad and Chicago-style hot dogs.
Jenn Rawling and Basho Parks are coming to Doe Bay Resort for their first performances on the island May 31, 7:30 p.m. and June 1, 7:30 p.m. They will be playing tunes from their album, as well as their favorite covers and new songs written this last winter.
Although he has yet to write a citation this year for illegal burnings, San Juan County Deputy Fire Marshal Paul Turner is growing concerned that it’s still occurring, but that islanders may not report the fires. He has two theories – either they are not aware that they can contact Turner on the weekend or they fear repercussion from the people starting the fires.
The series of broadband – high-speed Internet and other communication services – meetings across the islands were held to discuss what services would be provided and when, the costs and the provider.
Bill and Jenny Myers have created the first goat dairy on Orcas.
Since the end of April, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has taken 20 calls reporting sexually explicit telephone calls in the middle of the night by a man, from a restricted or private number, who speaks to his female victims by their name.
Mead, known as the libation of the gods by the Greeks, is often referred to as the first alcohol made by men. Also called honey wine, it was the choice of beverage for the mighty Vikings and their gods.
