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 …?”
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“Yes for Homes” Coalition Hails Passage of Affordable Housing Ordinance, Announces Campaign
-- from Yes for Homes San Juan County Coalition -- Local housing activists are hailing the passage of a San Juan County ordinance meant to tackle the County’s growing affordable housing crisis. On Tuesday, the
Amazing Photos Capture an Eagle Swooping a Fox Clutching a Rabbit
-- from Science Alert -- It only lasted for a savage, fleeting instant, but for eight intense seconds last week an eagle, a fox, and a rabbit flew across the sky as one. In an
Burn Season is Still Open
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Burn season is currently open until the end of May. However, depending on fuel conditions and weather forecasts, San Juan County may extend the burn season into June
Guest Opinion: Council Asked to Appeal 30,000- gallon Propane Tank in Seaview Neighborhood
-- by Rick Fant -- Following is the written statement of Rick Fant's public presentation to the County Council on May 21, 2018: Inter-Island Propane Conditional Use Permit (CUP) [allowing] installation of 30,000 Gal propane
Orcas Currents Brings Chris Jordan’s New Film Albatross to Orcas Center
Thursday, May 31, 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- On Thursday evening, May 31, photographer and director Chris Jordan will return to Orcas Island for a showing of his
Groups Challenge Army Corps of Engineers’ Refusal to Protect Puget Sound Shorelines
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- A lawsuit filed [May 21, 2018] against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) charges that the agency has refused to assert its Clean
Master Gardeners to be Available for Plant Consultations
Wednesday, May 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Dianne Macondray for Orcas Master Gardeners -- The Master Gardeners of Orcas will be available on Wednesday, May 30, from 11 a.m. -
Orcas Island Health Care District – Building the Foundation, Brick by Brick
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The second meeting of Orcas Island’s new Health Care District commission took place May 15 at the Eastsound Fire Hall, and the process continues to be a
Trashion Fashion Workshops, Swap Meet Spaces Going Fast
Saturday - Sunday, May 19 - 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Exchange -- from Pete Moe for Orcas Recycling -- This weekend The Exchange will be hosting two crafting workshops for participants in
Master Gardeners Will Be at Farmers Market
Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Village Green -- from Dianne Macondray for Orcas Master Gardeners -- Be sure to visit us at the Master Gardener Table at the Farmers Market on May
Passing the Torch: Brittney Maruska at Orcas Island Historical Museum
-- by Matt Willis, Orcas Issues reporter -- Brittney Maruska, Executive Director of Orcas Historical Museum Unlike museums that simply serve as a place to view aging relics, the Orcas Island Historical Museum
Letter to Editor | Rick Larsen’s Conflict in Resolving Impact of Navy Growlers
-- from Michael Karp -- Rick Larsen's corporate campaign contributions from Navy Growler stakeholders pose a severe conflict in representing his constituents’ interests when it comes to addressing the impacts of Growlers on our well-being, our
It’s Fawn Season
-- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow -- This is the time of year when we receive lots of calls at Wolf Hollow from people who find small fawns all alone and are concerned because
Boaters: Avoid West Side of San Juan Island
-- from State Department of Fish and Wildlife -- State fish and wildlife managers are asking anglers and other boaters to avoid an area along the west side of San Juan Island in an effort
Sidewalk to Stay on Haven Road Plans
-- by Margie Doyle -- San Juan County Council: from left Jamie Stephens, Rick Hughes, Bill Watson After years of re-jiggering options in public discussion at Eastsound Planning Review Board (EPRC) meetings and
