In the light of last week’s tsunami & the disaster in Japan, the County’s Department of Emergency Management director Brenden Cowan offers these thoughts: Quakes, Tsunamis, and the Islands A practical take on disaster preparedness Last week’s earthquake in Japan has grabbed headlines across the world for obvious reasons. The scale of the destruction is  Continue Reading

There was enough of a windstorm last night, wasn’t there…here’s a little song from Donovan as we go outside this morning to pick up branches…

Let’s see what’s going on ’round here: • Tony tells me T:FLO is going to be the backup band for live karaoke at The Rumor Mill tomorrow night (Tuesday, check your calendar) from 7-10pm…be there! • I thought I understood the  extent of the Japanese earthquake‘s damage…till I saw this incredible aerial piece of before  Continue Reading

One of my favorite songs…by Death Cab for Cutie, it’s “Soul Meets Body”…here’s the live version:

Just got this note from Travis, the president of the island’s youth soccer association, who says they have a coaching director job open, and also need a few good coaches for the fall season….here’s more: I know soccer season seems like a long way away, but we have important news. Feel free to forward this  Continue Reading

Looking around… • There are definitely things to do today…the kids at the Presbyterian Church have a Baked Potato Dinner fundraiser to raise money for summer camp at 4:30pm, and the Soroptimist Club is raising money with their annual St. Patrick’s Dinner & Auction. • Russell Sadler is an old news guy from Oregon, and  Continue Reading

Update 5:04am PST: Dave Halloran issued this press release early this morning: Keep your eyes on (and your feet out of) the water Friday morning. After the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, a Tsunami Advisory was issued in the early morning hours for the coast of Washington including the inland waters. The Sheriff’s Office  Continue Reading

With yesterday’s winds in the afternoon came some beautiful skies & colorful clouds – I hope you saw them painted across the air above the island…here are a couple of photos and a song from ’67 by a very youthful Simon & Garfunkel…happy morning to you!

There’s a wind advisory for the day (hit the weather button on the masthead for details), so batten down, baby…let’s see what else is up: • Put it on your calendar – Cynthia at XYZ Movement Arts has a free Zumba class for the equinox on the 21st to celebrate the change in seasons…here’s more.  Continue Reading

It’s gonna be fun…the FHHS staff vs. the kids. Here’s the deal, from senior Maggie Anderson: Hey Ian! On Friday the 11th, the seniors are hosting a staff vs. senior basketball game as a fundraiser for project grad night! I was wondering if you could put this on your site! It’d be awesome! Here are  Continue Reading