The challenges of keeping it clean

The challenges of keeping it clean

There has been an ongoing community discussion about public showers and bathrooms for Eastsound. Between the number of visitors who arrive by bicycle, boat, or in a private plane, and the number of community members living in substandard shelter, the need for...
Paradise can be Complicated

Paradise can be Complicated

Living in paradise brings its own unique challenges and rewards. There is no doubt that Orcas has become quite the destination place. The ferries, restaurants, and stores are full. While it may be great for the economy, the community is grappling with the impact of so...
Holy (April) Cow!

Holy (April) Cow!

Something wonderful just happened! We (YOU!) made it! We ended the April’s Grove Give Orcas campaign on Monday, July 8th, just $10,000 shy of our $250,000 goal. The very next morning we received a call from a person saying they were sorry they had been out of town...
We sure like to Celebrate!

We sure like to Celebrate!

We are midway through our community Forth of July celebration. July 4th was the Funhouse Fun Run, the Doe Bay Patriotic Celebration, the Community Band Concert and the Fireworks. July 6th is the Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, the parade, and the Lion’s Salmon BBQ....