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
Hearts and Hands: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 2004
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Hearts and Hands (H&H), the home companion program at the Orcas Senior Center, needs additional volunteers! The H&H program recruits, trains and matches volunteers with elderly,
San Juan Islands Visitor Study Results to be Discussed
Monday, February 26, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Kathryn Hansen, San Juan County Parks, Recreation & Fair -- Local, state, and federal agencies that manage lands or recreation facilities in the San Juan
New Garden Planned at Orcas Christian School
-- by Margie Doyle --- Alex Tamayo-Wolf Alex Tamayo-Wolf came to Orcas Island with plenty of thoughts about the world in which he hopes to raise his daughter. That motivation is now bringing
Funhouse Commons Hiring
-- from Maureen Moran -- The Funhouse Commons has an opening for a part-time Administrative Assistant. This role will perform a variety of general office & administrative tasks and provide support primarily to the Executive
Letter to the Editor: Shinstrom Encourages Vote for Public Hospital District
-- by Dr. David Shinstrom -- I am writing to strongly encourage you to vote for the Orcas Public Hospital District In April. Passage is critical to the survival of primary care medicine on Orcas.
All Asked to Discuss the County Comprehensive Plan
-- from the Plan Ahead San Juans Steering Committee, updated Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. -- Do you love living in the San Juans and want to ensure your vision is honored? Please join us
Investing in the Public Health of Our Community
-- by Margie Doyle -- Islanders flock to hear a presentation on possible financial impacts of a Public Hospital District at a Town Hall sponsored by the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC)
Eastsound Planning to Review Multiple Permits
Thursday, Feb. 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall --from Erika Shook, San Juan County Community Development Manager -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee agenda for its monthly meeting is as
Senate Democrats Condemn Net Pen Operations After Release of Report
-- from Dave Pringle for Senate Democrats -- Senate Democrats responded today after three state agencies overseeing the 2017 Cypress Island Atlantic Salmon Net Pen Failure released a report today highlighting insufficient cleaning, breakdowns in
Gov. Inslee Rejects Permit for Vancouver WA Oil Terminal
-- from the office of Gov. Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today [Jan. 29, 2018] notified state regulators that he agrees with their unanimous recommendation to reject Tesoro Savage's application to build a new
Skagit Valley College Announces New Trustee
-- from Skagit Valley College -- Flora Lucatero, of Mount Vernon, has been notified by Governor Inslee’s office that she has been appointed to the Skagit Valley College (SVC) Board of Trustees. Her appointment is
Letter to Editor | We Want Our Forever Here
-- from Madie Murray -- I was having lunch with a friend and, of course, we were discussing the Hospital District Initiative. She asked me about my thoughts on the district. She wasn’t the first,
Senior Center Shares Results From “Building a Vital Future” Survey
-- from Lynnette Wood -- Whether you call them senior citizens, “geriactives” or golden agers, the demographic trends are clear. According to State of Washington data, San Juan County already has more than twice the
Tax Help at Orcas Senior Center
-- from Jim Biddick -- Jim Biddick (Lions Club) and John Carl (Kiwanis Club) will be available to assist with taxes at the Orcas Senior Center on Wednesday February 7 through April 11 from 9
Business Spotlight: 376 Tech Solves Everyday Tech and Privacy Problems
-- by Margie Doyle -- Dave Johnson and Lisa Steckley at work at 376 Tech, Service and Support, On-Site or Remote, Call 376-TECH A 2017 Christmas-New Year’s joke/complaint runs something like this: "I
