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
School Sup’t. Proposes Montessori Compromise
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the end of the public hearing session of the June 18 meeting of the Orcas Island School District Board, Chair Janet Brownell thanked all the concerned parents and neighbors
Letter to Editor | It is Time for a Coalition of Sanity
-- from Cindy Wolf -- We will win this battle for the soul of our country. This moment is why people started organizing in our communities two years ago. The Trump faction wants chaos and
Land Bank Job Opening – Orcas Island Preserve Steward
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- The Preserve Steward is responsible for all aspects of managing Land Bank Preserves on Orcas Island. There are currently 12 Preserves totaling over 2,100 acres with eight
Senior Center Will Utilize Grant to Help Seniors with Technology
-- from Sarah Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Thanks to all that stepped up to support us for this year’s Technology GiveOrcas Grant in OICF’s 2018 Spring grant cycle. In result of your donations
Sen. Ranker Urges U.S. Congress to Reunite Families
-- by State Senator Kevin Ranker -- To the Washington State Congressional delegation: Washington State is home to thousands of immigrants and refugees and, like our nation, was built by courageous families looking for a
Dinner, Dessert Just the Beginning of OPAL Gala
Saturday, June 30, at Orcas Center -- from Judy Whiting for OPAL Community Land Trust -- Housing touches everyone! That’s the theme for OPAL’s annual fundraising gala to be held on Saturday, June 30, at Orcas
Who Owns the San Juans?
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter, updated June 19 at 7:30 p.m.-- On May 22 the San Juan County Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the County to collect a one-half of one percent
State Upholds San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County adopted a new Shoreline Master Program (SMP) in November 2017. Friends of the San Juans appealed the SMP to the Growth Management Hearings Board (Board)
Senior Center Looking for Programs and Activities Coordinator
-- from Sarah Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- The Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit is hiring! We are looking for a new Programs and Activities Coordinator with a deep appreciation for our islands elders and
Letter to Editor | Hail From the Chief
-- from Orcas Fire Chief Scott Williams -- Responding to multiple incidents on Friday, June 15 was a powerful example of what long hours of training, effective communication, balanced coordination of resources, and invaluable medical
Funders Promote Locally Grown Foods for WIC, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
-- from San Juan Communications -- San Juan County Health and Community Services is partnering again with Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor, Orcas Island Community Foundation, and the Honeywell Foundation, to offer Market Bucks at
Sing to the Orca at 19th Annual Event
Saturday, June 23, 7 p.m., Lime Kiln Point State Park -- from Katie Fleming -- Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park
OPAL Nears Final Fundraising Goal for April’s Grove
-- by Margie Doyle -- OPAL's fundraising team celebrates reaching the 85 percent mark of money needed to break ground for the new April’s Grove rentals in Eastsound: (L to R) board president Tim
Missing Southern Resident Killer Whale is Presumed Dead
-- from Jane Cogan, Center for Whale Research -- L92 - Photo by Dave Ellifrit, Center for Whale Research On Monday, June 11, more than 50 Southern Resident killer whales returned to inland
Health Care Commissioners Are Working Hard
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- After their marathon special meeting the day before, the commissioners of the Orcas Health Care District continued doubling down, adding an extra hour to their regular meeting
