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
Ecology Removes Burned, Sunken Boat from Judd Cove
-- by Lin McNulty -- Photo: Dan Vekved Troy Wood, Program Manager of Washington State Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Derelict Vessel Removal Program, has advised Orcas Issues that the vessel Sanctuary, which
Health Care District Holds Complex Meeting
-- by Leif-- Orcas Island Health Care District Commissioners met Monday June 11 to discuss together with community participants a full slate of issues. The agenda posted June 8 provided the framework. The context of
All Residential Burn Permits Expire Today, June 15
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Residential burning is now closed until Fall; all permits issued are expired. Residential burn permits are issued for the burning of brush and limbs in areas of the
Guest Opinion: Complete Buildout Scenario Requested as County Considers Docket
-- by Joe Symons -- Re: Hearing on Docket Applications scheduled for 15 June 2018 The docket application is located at: https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/14573/2018-02-27_Introduction_Symons I write to encourage Council to fully support the Docket application that I
Master Gardeners at the Ready for Farmers Market
Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmers Market -- from San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Please come see the Master Gardeners this Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at
Mysterious Light Streak Over Whidbey Captured on Weather Cam
-- from DailyMail.com -- A mystery object has been spotted over a Washington state island, with locals speculating the streak in the sky is a secret missile launch. The peculiar light was spotted at 3:56
County Land Bank Will Meet on Orcas
Friday, June 15, 8:15 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- San Juan County Land Bank Commission will be holding their next meeting on Orcas on Friday, June
Changing Face of Eastsound
-- by Margie Doyle and Lin McNulty -- [metaslider id="60402"] Change is inevitable, a sign of both vitality and decay. Taking a walk through Eastsound recently, Orcas Issues publisher Margie Doyle had camera in hand
Health District Commissioners Schedule Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget
-- by Susan McBain Orcas Issues reporter --Correction made June 13 at 11 a.m. “Making sausage” and “fitting the puzzle pieces together” gave way to a new metaphor at the June 5 meeting of the Orcas
Guest Opinion: Planning Commission’s Vision Statement Reinforces Protections for Environment
-- by Joe Symons -- My comments refer to the vision statement information presented at https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/15305/2018-05-30_DCD_Zack_CC_Memo_06-11-18_Mtg_Vision and are directed to relevant parties prior to the joint PC/CC hearing on the Vision scheduled in Friday Harbor
Master Gardeners Again On-hand at Farmers Market
-- from Dianne Macondray for Orcas Master Gardeners -- Cabbage worm Bring those hungry bugs and diseased plants to the Master Gardeners this Saturday, June 9th from 10 - 1 at the Farmer’s Market in Eastsound.
Community Foundation Releases Results of Community Prosperity Report
-- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation, in partnership with OPAL Community Land Trust and Orcas Community Resource Center, hosted Greg Winter, Executive Director of the Whatcom Opportunity
Tip for Dealing With Swallows Living in Your Eaves
-- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow -- Swallows are wonderful to watch and they eat huge numbers of flying insects, including mosquitoes and other biting insects, so we all benefit from having them around.
Potential Affordable Housing Solution Seeks Community Feedback
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Housing advocates across San Juan County are exploring the feasibility of launching a HomeShare Program to address some of the housing issues in the county. The program, administered
Joe Gaydos Reading at Darvill’s on Wednesday
Wednesday June 6, 6 - 7 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Jenny Pederson for Darvill's -- Joe Gaydos will be at Darvill’s Bookstore to talk about and sign his new book - Explore the Salish
