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
An Orcas insurrection? Second VR workshop adds data, clarifies options
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- On September 25, more than 150 people attended the second workshop on vacation rentals organized by the Orcas Island Vacation Rental Work Group. It was a strong
Letter to Editor | My take-aways from VR conversation
-- from Brad Brown -- Last night I was at a meeting where I got the sinking, scary feeling that by the decisions being made by the people there I could lose my home. The
Community conversation to talk “trash” about composting
-- from Orcas Recycling Services/Exchange -- This fall Orcas Recycling Services/Exchange are bringing you the second “Talking Trash” offering by having open meetings throughout the island in October to share new ideas and educate folks
Final Saturday for Master Gardener input
Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Eastsound Farmers Market -- from Dianne Macondray for Master Gardeners -- Goodbye summer, hello fall. This is the final Saturday of the year for you to bring
Letter to Editor | One foot on the dock, one in the boat
-- from Bill Appel -- As long as we insist on what seems to be viewed as our God-given right to use fossil fuels at the rate our collective life style demands, we will continue
Rally on Sunday in support of global youth climate strike
Sunday, September 29, 1 - 4 p.m., Village Green -- from Monica Steele -- "Shining Our Light On Mother Earth” A Rally in Support Of the Global Youth Climate Strike Demanding Action To Address Climate Emergency: A
Letter to Editor | It’s just a question of what we want and what we plan for
-- from Sean O’Leary, Communications Director, NW Energy Coalition -- In a recent letter to the editor of Orcas Issues News & Views, Lopez Island resident Michael Karp said of removing four lower Snake River dams, “.
Next community conversation about vacation rentals: Honoring our shared vision
Wednesday, September 25, 6: 30 - 8:30 p.m., Orcas High School Cafeteria -- from Island Stewards -- Moving forward…Get ready for a second Community Conversation about vacation rentals! We heard your call for more information
OPALCO responds: ‘We support the whales and our hydro system’
-- from Suzanne Olson for Orcas Power & Light -- At the September board meeting, the OPALCO Board of Directors unanimously resolved to support: Effective actions to save the resident orca whales in the Salish
SeaDoc free monthly Ocean Night returns October 2 with spectacular film
Wednesday, October 2, 7 - 8 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- On Wednesday, October 2 head out to the Sea View Theatre for an exploration of the Salish
What the County might look like in 20 years
-- by Orcas Issues reporter Matthew Gilbert -- We begin this article with the last item on the Planning Commission’s Friday morning agenda: The latest draft of the Land Capacity Analysis Report (LCA) which focuses
Letter to Editor | OPALCO board votes to oppose removal of Lower Snake River dams
-- from Michael Karp, Lopez Island -- I have been distraught that the OPALCO board decided to adopt a resolution on September 19 that opposes the best chance our Southen Resident Orcas have to avoid
Orcas Transfer Station charges to go up in October
-- from Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange -- Due to continuing turmoil and skyrocketing prices in the recycling industry, and greater expenses over all, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) has determined that charges for both garbage and
Larsen shepherds Puget Sound recovery bill to House floor
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) helped advance the Promoting United Government Efforts To Save Our Sound (PUGET SOS) Act to boost federal engagement and investment in critical Puget Sound recovery efforts.
Islands’ Oil Spill Association looking for skilled volunteers
-- from Islands' Oil Spill Association -- As part of an ongoing revitalization effort, the Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) is looking for a small number of community minded islanders to get involved in protecting
