by Ed Andrews | Dec 5, 2021 | Hilary's Update
I am writing today from sunny Tucson where Hank and I are taking a much needed holiday, visiting family, hiking the desert, and basking in the sun. As I relax, OICF remains very busy. The 2021 GiveOrcas Holiday campaign is off to a great start, with one proposal...
by Ed Andrews | Nov 19, 2021 | Hilary's Update
Photo courtesy of Molly Roberts There is something sacred about how this community has responded to the recent torrential rains which brought significant road damage and flooding. When folks woke up on Monday, they realized the road just past Doe Bay Resort had...
by Ed Andrews | Nov 12, 2021 | Hilary's Update
Waldron I had the good fortune to go on a tour of the Helsell property with Pete Helsell himself this week. The property borders Turtlehead and has a commanding view of Waldron and beyond. Ruth Brown, of Four Winds fame, gave the land to Pete’s grandmother and it...
by Ed Andrews | Nov 5, 2021 | Hilary's Update
Pete Moe explaining the mechanisms of Big Blue I attended the grand opening of Big Blue, the new glass crusher behind the Exchange. I have to say, it was a lovely event. So fun to be outside surrounded by our community—chatting, laughing, sipping cider and...
by Ed Andrews | Oct 29, 2021 | Hilary's Update
Giant Killer Worm Emerges on Crescent Beach Orcas celebrates Halloween with pizazz. Island Market hosts a decoration contest between their departments, witches swarm Eastsound on paddle boards, and families parade through town trick-or-treating at every store. It is...
by Ed Andrews | Oct 22, 2021 | Hilary's Update
I had the great pleasure of having very dear, old friends visiting this week. After almost two years of isolating, time together felt especially wonderful. It also gave me the opportunity to take them on a deep dive into island life. Hiking Moran and Turtleback,...
