Here’s a thought…
“The competition between Nature and the economy is deep and broad.
In the short term, the economy usually wins. In the long term …?”
BILL APPEL
Orcas Recycling Helps You Sort Recyclables
-- from Orcas Recycling Services -- Plastics by the Numbers Within each chasing arrows triangle, there is a number which ranges from one to seven. The purpose of the number is to identify the type
Letter to Editor | OPAL Fully Supports YES for Homes
-- from OPAL Board of Trustees (Anne Bertino, Vicki Brems, Rusty Diggs, Virginia Erhardt, Tim Fuller, Bob Gamble, Pegi Groundwater, Kurt Hunt, Margaret Mills and Ian Van Gelder) -- The board of trustees of OPAL
Letter to Editor | We Support “Yes for Homes”
-- from The T Williams Realty crew – Teri Williams, Sandi Friel, Miramonee Harrington, Mandy Randolph and Beth Holmes -- We the women of T Williams Realty are writing to express our support for the
View Patos Island Lighthouse Photos and Documents
--by Nita Couchman, Orcas Island Library-- The Lighthouse Keeper's residence on Patos Island, 1945 Orcas Island Library received a 2017 grant of $5,800 from the Washington State Library with funding from the Institute
Letter to Editor | Vote YES For Homes
-- from Foster Hildreth for OPALCO -- The OPALCO Board of Directors unanimously supports the YES FOR HOMES measure on this November’s ballot. The lack of affordable housing effects OPALCO’s ability to hire and retain
Island Hoppin’ to Host Beer and Conversation
Friday, October 12, 5 p.m, Island Hoppin' Brewery -- from Becca Gray for Island Hoppin' Brewery -- The lack of affordable housing, including rentals, is a problem in San Juan County. Come learn about a
Guest Opinion | Open Letter to Port, DOWL
-- from Janet Alderton -- Dear Orcas Port Commissioners and DOWL, Thank-you for this opportunity to comment on the Preferred Alternative to improve our Eastsound airport safety for both aircraft and the general public. I
Workshop: Operating Instructions for a Garden That Fits YOU
Saturday, October 20, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School -- from Mo Sloane for Master Gardeners -- Would you like your garden to be a remarkable reflection of who you are and
Governor, AG Release Trans Mountain Expansion Statement
-- from Offiice of the Attorney General-- "We are agree with the federal court system in Canada that further assessment of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is necessary. Because this project will result in
Letter to Editor | Make Home Fund Happen
-- from Susan Grout -- You know how you always say how much you love San Juan County and how grateful you are to live here? You know how you feel when you come home
Port of Orcas Master Plan Comments Due October 5
-- by Orcas Issues reporter Matthew Gilbert -- The last chance to share your views with decision-makers about the Port’s proposed 20-year Master Plan has arrived. The public comment period officially ends Friday, October 5.
Guest Opinion | Keep Eastsound Airport a Rural BII Short Runway
-- from Clark Cundy -- Please take time and get some coffee. If you take time to read this, thank you for your time. In August, 2018 I posted a few ideas about Keeping Eastsound
WA State Fails to Consider Orca in Skagit Refinery Project
-- from Stand.Earth -- On Friday, September 28, the Washington State Shoreline Hearings Board dismissed arguments made by a coalition of environmental organizations and more than 7,500 residents, upholding a key permit for Marathon Oil’s
Learn to Make a Drip Garden
Wednesday, October 17, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Ryan T. Palmateer from the San Juan Islands Conservation District on Wednesday, October
Renowned Author, Scientist at Sea View Tomorrow Night
Monday, October 1, 7 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox -- Animals like killer whales, harbor seals, crows, and ravens - long-lived species that we all consider to be intelligent, surround us. But
