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
Port’s Ambitious Plan Will Remake North Orcas
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues Reporter, updated Sept. 25 at 9:30 p.m. -- After a tumultuous few months of public meetings and public outcry, the Port of Orcas presented its 20-year Master Plan at
“A Peaceful Mind Through Flowers”
by Joan Stamm Hawthorne in Chinese Jug The Saga Goryu School of Ikebana (Japanese flower design) will present their first flower show in the small conference room at the Orcas Library on Friday,
Health Care Commission Hears Survey Summary, Pushes to Meet Budget Deadline
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) commissioners received an in-person briefing on results of the recent survey of community health care preferences from Steve Smith of
Guest Opinion: Yes for Homes Referendum Funds Housing
-- by Marc Cohen and Eleanor Hoague -- We all agree: Orcas is a wonderful island, a place to relax and get away from it all, a combination of culture and nature, day-to-day living and
Health Survey Deadline Extended to Sep 27
-- from Steve Smith -- The Orcas Island Health Care District commissioners have asked Madrona Voices to help them discover what the community would like regarding easier clinic access, acute care services, and what is
The Surprising Economic Power of Food Banks
The Orcas Island Food Bank Board felt the following article outlining the significance of Food Banks on their local economy would be of interest to our community. It was published in the summer issue for
Agreement to Boost Salmon Returning to Pacific Northwest Waters
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced [September 17] that representatives from the United States and Canada have agreed to recommend their governments approve new coast-wide fishing agreements under the Pacific
Poetry: Harper Knows
Harper Knows -- by Jens Kruse -- Harper, our granddaughter, three years old, told her father, that houses shouldn’t be too big, because “you don’t want to break the sky.” How did Harper know, that
Letter to the Editor: Gaylord’s Commitment to Community Proven
-- by Norm Stamper -- As a police officer for 34 years, the first 28 in San Diego, the last six (1994 – 2000) as Seattle’s police chief, I am honored to endorse Randy Gaylord
Port of Orcas Special Meeting Tuesday
September 18, 2018, 6 p.m. at Airport Office The preliminary agenda for a Special Meeting calls for: CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 13, 2018 NEW BUSINESS Grant to address
Christian School Holds Annual Clothing Bank
-- from Tom Roosma -- The Annual Fall Clothing Bank bank will be held Sunday, September 23 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Orcas Christian School gym. Please drop off clean, gently-used clothing,
Larsen Applauds Passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
Rep Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement on the passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. “Investing in the nation’s ports, channels, waterways and other critical infrastructure keeps the U.S. maritime system competitive,
Letter to the Editor: Thank You Island Market
-- from Lorena Stankevich, Principal, Orcas Elementary School A very special thank you to Island Market for sponsoring a back to school, school supply drive and to our community for donating! Earlier last week, Island
Burn Risk Level Changed to Moderate
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The recent rains have resulted in San Juan County moving the fire risk level to Moderate. This does not change the status of burning in the county, it
Join Orcas Peace Chorus this Fall
-- from Sharon Abreu -- The new Orcas Peace Chorus will have its first gathering on Monday, Sept. 24 from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall, 242 Main Street in Eastsound! Led by
