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
Initiative Sustainability Task Force Begins Work
-- from Susan Anderson -- The new conference room at the Orcas Island Community Foundation was buzzing with excitement as the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initiative convened its first Sustainability Task Force meeting December 7.
The Amazing Grandmothers of the Killer Whale Pod
-- from Center for Whale Research -- The Center for Whale Research (CWR) is excited to announce the release of a wonderful 5-minute animation that tells the incredible story about the importance of grandmothers in the
Learner on the Road: Arrival at Mondragon
-- from Learner Limbach -- Yesterday I traveled by bus from Bilbao to Mondragon, which ended up taking most of a day because it was Sunday and buses were running less frequently. Oh and I
The Exchange Celebrates Holiday and Anniversary
Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Exchange -- from Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange -- Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange announces it will be holding a holiday and one-year anniversary event to celebrate the
Kwiaht Releases Evaluation of National Monument Plan
-- from Russel Barsh for Kwiaht -- The Lopez based scientific organization Kwiaht has released a critical evaluation of the Bureau of Land Management’s Bureau of Land Management’s Draft Resources Management Plan for the San
Inslee Administration Stands with Local Leaders as Navy Walks Away From Mitigation Negotiations
-- from Maryon Attwood for Sound Defense Alliance -- The Navy just announced that it terminated negotiations with consulting parties over fundamental differences in how to protect historical properties impacted by increased noise. Termination of consultation
Barbara Bentley to Speak About Changing Times, Changing Gardens
Wednesday, December 12, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Barbara Bentley, on Wednesday, December 12 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas
Have Your Say on Protecting Our Environment
Emmanuel Parish Hall in Eastsound, December 5, 4:30-6pm A Community Discussion Forum on Rights of Nature and Rights for the Salish Sea: The Why and How Welcome – spokesperson from CRSJI (5 minutes) Background on
Senior Center Meeting of the Minds: The Gift of Water
Wednesday, December 5, 1:15 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- We are more alike than we are different. We all need healthy food. We all need fresh air.
Breaking News: Navy Terminates Section 106 Consultation for Increased Growler Operations at NAS Whidbey Island
-- from Michael Welding for NAS Whidbey -- After being unable to reach agreement through extensive, in-depth consultations, the Navy has decided to terminate consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
Reminder: Volunteer Day on Turtleback Mountain Tomorrow
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- Kick off December in Turtleback Mountain Preserve's oak restoration units planting plugs grown in the Salish Seeds Project nursery. We will depart promptly at 9:45 am from
Reasons to Visit the Orcas Island Historical Museum
-- by Carol Kulminski -- Quilt in this year's raffle The museum continues to attract many visitors, residents and tourists, in this shoulder season. The Patos Island Exhibit is an excellent collection of
Orcas News and Views Retrospective: 2016 Notable Moments
— by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian — 2016 Stories and Links — an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests: Orcas population suffers losses:
Comp Plan Survey Deadline Today
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- As tracked over the last month or so by Orcas Issues and with a request for input from the County, a survey has been developed to gauge
Ranker Chosen to Chair New Senate Environment & Tourism Committee
-- from Dave Pringle for Sen. Ranker's Office -- Sen. Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island) was selected by his peers in the Senate Democratic Caucus to chair the new Environment & Tourism Committee in the 2019
