Donations make Community Grant programs stronger
The Orcas Island Community Foundation and Partners in Philanthropy have committed over $106,000 to fund some amazing proposals in this year’s Community Grants program.
May 19th: A Whale Smörgåsbord
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Finch Feeding Frenzy
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Weather Impacts of the Mount Saint Helens Eruption
Yesterday was the 33rd anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, an event that devastated the mountain and surroundings and caused terrible problems on nearby rivers.But there is another story of the eruption and one far less known: its impact on local weather. The eruption produced a huge volcanic dust cloud that was mainly...
Biking Dry
Today is bike to work day and thus there is no better time to discuss how you can bike on most days without fear of getting wet....or at least very wet.Yes, even here in the Pacific Northwest a little meteorological knowledge and technology can help you avoid those raindrops and enjoy a very pleasant ride...
J-Pod Returns!
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A New Chapter for U.S. Numerical Weather Prediction
Major news to report.The National Weather Service will be acquiring a radically more powerful computer system during the next year, one that could allow the U.S. to regain leadership in numerical weather prediction. Used wisely, this new resource could result in substantial improvements in both global and regional weather predictions.Using 24 millions dollars from the...
Spring Point fire drill on May 18
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue will be performing a community-based drill in the Deer Harbor area on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Orcas youth make honors
Barrett North, a 2009 graduate of Orcas Island High School, has accepted membership in Tau Beta Pi, the only honor society representing the engineering profession.
Orcas school musicians attend honor orchestra
Seven musicians from Orcas Middle School and sixth grade were accepted at this year’s Junior Honor Festival which took place on Saturday, May 4 at North Whidbey Middle School in Oak Harbor.
‘A Woodland Feast’ for OIEF
“A Woodland Feast” is planned for the Orcas Island Education Foundation’s Food for Thought Benefit on May 25.
