Sustainability Archives - Page 35 of 42

Kids Enjoy the Great Outdoors Thanks to YMCA/Camp Orkila’s “Partners With Youth”

By Lin McNulty|2012-01-29T12:15:35-08:00January 29th, 2012|1 Comment

OPALCO Braves the Cold to Keep Power Going

By Lin McNulty|2012-01-18T16:09:00-08:00January 18th, 2012|1 Comment

Low-Tide Night Walk Sure to Expose Nudibranchs

By Lin McNulty|2012-01-17T12:45:07-08:00January 17th, 2012|Comments Off

Watch Our Garden Grow…Literally!

By Lin McNulty|2012-01-11T17:05:23-08:00January 10th, 2012|1 Comment

4-H Starting Anew this Thursday

By Lin McNulty|2012-01-09T13:00:41-08:00January 9th, 2012|Comments Off

EPRC Moves Ahead with Prune Alley “Streetscape” Improvement Plans

By Lin McNulty|2012-01-08T15:04:57-08:00January 8th, 2012|Comments Off

In Formation: a Community Based Time Bank

By Lin McNulty|2012-01-07T10:53:18-08:00January 7th, 2012|Comments Off

Kari Koski Honored by the Marine Resources Committee

By Lin McNulty|2012-01-06T12:15:30-08:00January 6th, 2012|Comments Off

Eastsound Committee Plans Big Meeting Tomorrow

By Lin McNulty|2012-01-04T15:27:08-08:00January 4th, 2012|Comments Off

Gudgells Add to Main St. Waterfront with Porter Waterfront Square

By Lin McNulty|2012-01-04T15:49:56-08:00January 4th, 2012|2 Comments

Have a Pizza for the Food Bank!

By Lin McNulty|2012-01-03T15:15:33-08:00January 3rd, 2012|Comments Off

Sustainable Orcas Island to Meet Weds. Dec. 28

By Lin McNulty|2011-12-27T23:07:53-08:00December 27th, 2011|Comments Off

Whale Baby Born to J-Pod’s Slick

By Lin McNulty|2011-12-23T14:15:39-08:00December 23rd, 2011|Comments Off

Charter Commission to Convene First Meeting January 7

By Lin McNulty|2011-12-22T14:10:26-08:00December 23rd, 2011|Comments Off

4-H, Lions and Girl Scouts Work Year-Round to Stuff Stockings

By Lin McNulty|2011-12-22T12:54:00-08:00December 22nd, 2011|Comments Off

Guest Column: Joining a Board, Anything but Boring

By Lin McNulty|2011-12-22T12:34:42-08:00December 22nd, 2011|2 Comments

Montessori & Salmonberry Schools Host Candlelight Walk

By Lin McNulty|2011-12-08T11:40:55-08:00December 8th, 2011|Comments Off

Solid Waste Changes? No Sooner than Summer

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-30T17:11:04-08:00November 30th, 2011|Comments Off

Science Club Establishes Baseline for Storm Water Monitoring

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-29T14:25:52-08:00November 29th, 2011|1 Comment

County to Take Testimony Re: Voluntary Agricultural Stewardship Program

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-24T23:40:13-08:00November 28th, 2011|Comments Off

Important Council Discussions & Decisions Now

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-27T10:03:26-08:00November 27th, 2011|Comments Off

Council Tries New Format for Public Conversation on CAO November 28

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-22T19:56:34-08:00November 22nd, 2011|Comments Off

Shop Local on Black Friday

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-23T12:04:15-08:00November 22nd, 2011|1 Comment

Guest Column: The Costs of Confusion

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-21T10:46:25-08:00November 21st, 2011|2 Comments

For the Record: The Closing of Jones Family Farms Store

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-19T13:26:44-08:00November 18th, 2011|3 Comments

Guest Column: County Shuts Down Jones’ Lopez Farm Stand

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-19T13:25:44-08:00November 18th, 2011|6 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Lions Make Some Christmas Changes

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-17T10:27:43-08:00November 17th, 2011|Comments Off

Putting the School Garden to Sleep

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-16T16:52:49-08:00November 16th, 2011|3 Comments

Attention All Aspiring Farmers & Sustainable Agriculture Professionals: Webinar Series

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-16T09:10:25-08:00November 16th, 2011|Comments Off

Museum Sponsors History Nights with Orcas “Old-Timers”

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-13T09:15:00-08:00November 13th, 2011|Comments Off

Report on East Sound’s Marine Health this Friday

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-12T23:32:45-08:00November 12th, 2011|Comments Off

Take the Pledge Nov. 15, “America Recycles Day”

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-12T10:48:58-08:00November 12th, 2011|Comments Off

Farming Now Falls Under Critical Areas Ordinance Rules

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-08T09:32:38-08:00November 7th, 2011|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Money Misspent on Marijuana “Threat”

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-05T12:20:47-07:00November 5th, 2011|2 Comments

Meeting Today at Noon: A Game Change as the CAO Update Includes Agricultural Areas

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-04T09:34:23-07:00November 4th, 2011|Comments Off

Farmers Bring Bountiful Island Produce Indoors

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-03T21:57:05-07:00November 3rd, 2011|Comments Off

Orcas Boosters Achieve Winter Goal of $11,000

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-02T15:44:44-07:00November 2nd, 2011|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Many Back Land Bank Renewal

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-02T15:31:19-07:00November 2nd, 2011|2 Comments

Eastsound Planners Meet Tomorrow

By Lin McNulty|2011-11-02T13:15:18-07:00November 2nd, 2011|Comments Off

How Do Archeologists Know What They Know?

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-31T09:28:47-07:00October 31st, 2011|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Implications of “No” Vote on Waste Proposition

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-30T20:07:10-07:00October 31st, 2011|3 Comments

Pressing for the School and Food Bank

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-30T20:50:46-07:00October 30th, 2011|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Makes Best Use of Tax Dollars

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-30T20:21:10-07:00October 30th, 2011|1 Comment

Guest Opinion: Time to Get the County Out of Garbage Business

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-30T20:30:55-07:00October 30th, 2011|Comments Off

Learn English Language this Fall

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-28T08:55:06-07:00October 28th, 2011|Comments Off

Organic Apple Crisp Sale Supports Montessori School Scholarships

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-26T20:31:11-07:00October 27th, 2011|Comments Off

Gov. Gregoire Announces “Dreadful” Budget Reduction Alternatives

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-27T10:21:29-07:00October 27th, 2011|Comments Off

Brownell, Averna and Morgan Receive Top Chamber Awards

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-27T10:24:22-07:00October 27th, 2011|1 Comment

Letter to the Editor: Waste Fee Unfair to Businesses

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-26T12:54:21-07:00October 26th, 2011|Comments Off

Orcas “Boosters” are $3,000 Short of Winter Goal

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-26T12:43:04-07:00October 26th, 2011|Comments Off

Salish Sea Threatened and Endangered Species Nearly Doubles

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-26T07:34:59-07:00October 26th, 2011|Comments Off

Doe Bay’s Brotherton one of “Most Influential 2011”

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-23T17:38:24-07:00October 23rd, 2011|Comments Off

Guest Column: Sea Level Rise Mapping for San Juan County

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-22T20:39:32-07:00October 22nd, 2011|Comments Off

Administrator Presents Preliminary Budget to Council

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-22T21:36:58-07:00October 22nd, 2011|1 Comment

Town Hall on Waste Disposal Today

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-20T06:56:08-07:00October 20th, 2011|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Land and Discourse Give Value to Orcas

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-17T11:32:35-07:00October 17th, 2011|Comments Off

Guest Opinion: Exchange Founder Explains Waste Funding Proposition

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-15T13:36:42-07:00October 15th, 2011|4 Comments

Special Public Meeting: Solid Waste Proposition at Town Hall

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-14T08:52:01-07:00October 14th, 2011|Comments Off

New Play Structure for Kids at Moran State Park

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-12T22:11:46-07:00October 12th, 2011|5 Comments

Editorial: League of Women Voters Upholds the Right to Vote Intelligently

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-22T21:51:33-07:00October 12th, 2011|1 Comment

Letter to the Editor: Response to the Assessor’s Comments

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-12T09:29:10-07:00October 11th, 2011|1 Comment

A Glimpse of History: The Grand Scenic Highway Revisited (with Garbage Trucks)

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-10T19:48:13-07:00October 10th, 2011|Comments Off

Bill Patterson: School’s First Celebrity Chef This Year

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-10T19:22:25-07:00October 10th, 2011|Comments Off

Barge Loaded with Explosives Runs Aground

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-10T19:18:40-07:00October 10th, 2011|Comments Off

Garden Club Brings You Recycleables – From Castaways to Yard Art

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-10T09:05:04-07:00October 9th, 2011|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Elect New Charter Review Committee Members

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-07T09:14:21-07:00October 8th, 2011|Comments Off

Guest Opinion: Let OPALCO Know We Want Their Help in Providing Faster Internet

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-07T10:38:03-07:00October 7th, 2011|2 Comments

“Leaves of Gold” Pianist Staupe Receives International Award

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-06T21:33:25-07:00October 6th, 2011|Comments Off

Guest Opinion: Insurance and Education

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-06T21:53:19-07:00October 6th, 2011|Comments Off

OPALCO Studies Broadband Expansion

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-06T21:00:05-07:00October 6th, 2011|4 Comments

Contra Dance Fundraiser for Orcas Food Masters

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-06T21:15:54-07:00October 6th, 2011|Comments Off

Board Approves Hiring Additional OASIS Teachers

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-06T21:17:33-07:00October 6th, 2011|Comments Off

Social/Health Office on Wheels Comes to Orcas

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-05T14:45:48-07:00October 5th, 2011|Comments Off

The Issues Before Us: Election Forum Tonight

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-05T08:05:21-07:00October 5th, 2011|Comments Off

Orcas Public Gives Commentary to County Council

By Lin McNulty|2011-10-04T07:52:22-07:00October 4th, 2011|Comments Off

Marine Lecture Series: Nudibranches Need Fairy Godmother

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-29T12:32:26-07:00October 3rd, 2011|Comments Off

This Weekend Should Be Interesting!

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-30T13:39:01-07:00September 30th, 2011|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Stewardship 101 and Waste Disposal

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-29T19:00:44-07:00September 30th, 2011|5 Comments

Sprinkler Hazards Removed from Buck Park Playing Fields

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-29T13:28:39-07:00September 29th, 2011|1 Comment

Key Club Reciprocates with Kiwanis Lunch Guests

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-29T13:25:09-07:00September 29th, 2011|Comments Off

Guest Column: Endow Orcas Expands Ability to Follow Your Heart

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-28T20:25:57-07:00September 29th, 2011|1 Comment

Chimayo Restaurant Gets Regional Acclaim

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-28T15:57:04-07:00September 28th, 2011|3 Comments

Private Lunch and Tour Featured in Farm to Cafeteria Fundraising Event

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-27T15:27:11-07:00September 27th, 2011|Comments Off

Preservation Trust Launches Save Vendovi Campaign

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-27T15:24:49-07:00September 27th, 2011|Comments Off

Food Bank Kicks Off Fall Food Drive

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-26T19:27:07-07:00September 26th, 2011|Comments Off

Lutherans Seek Comments Regarding Presence on Orcas

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-24T21:08:07-07:00September 25th, 2011|Comments Off

Berreth Reports on the Community Foundation’s Orcas Needs Assessment

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-25T20:20:26-07:00September 25th, 2011|1 Comment

Huxley Smart Goes Local for Her Senior Project

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-23T20:19:39-07:00September 23rd, 2011|2 Comments

A New Roof for the Historical Museum

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-22T22:30:28-07:00September 22nd, 2011|Comments Off

Dinner Raffle Benefits Orcas Family Health Center

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-22T22:16:26-07:00September 22nd, 2011|Comments Off

Shoreline Habitat Improved at Lopez Island’s Barlow Bay

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-21T20:54:55-07:00September 21st, 2011|Comments Off

Preparing Your Horse & Livestock Property for Winter

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-21T08:34:13-07:00September 21st, 2011|Comments Off

Hearts and Hands Needs Volunteers for Seniors

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-20T16:48:47-07:00September 20th, 2011|Comments Off

County Council Moves Toward Videoconferencing Meetings

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-20T13:46:57-07:00September 20th, 2011|Comments Off

A Glimpse of History: The Last Gunfight on Orcas

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-20T09:26:23-07:00September 20th, 2011|1 Comment

New Station, New Chief and New Strategic Plan — Some of Fire District’s Concerns

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-17T15:32:44-07:00September 17th, 2011|Comments Off

Orcas Airport Improvement Work Complete

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-16T14:42:35-07:00September 16th, 2011|Comments Off

Education Foundation Helps the 6th Grade Class Go to the Olympic Park Institute

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-16T10:09:02-07:00September 16th, 2011|Comments Off

Planning Commission Public Hearing on Wetlands

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-13T16:28:54-07:00September 15th, 2011|Comments Off

Observe a Day of Peace by Candlelight

By Lin McNulty|2011-09-09T15:43:40-07:00September 14th, 2011|Comments Off