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
Learn About San Juan County Orca Recovery Efforts
Thursday, August 2, 7 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jenny L. Atkinson for The Whale Museum -- On August 2, Frances Robertson, the Marine Program Coordinator for San Juan County, will present “San Juan County Orca
Another Orca Perishes, This Time a Newborn
-- from Center for Whale Research -- [metaslider id="61474"] We are saddened to report that a baby Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) died a short time after it was born near Victoria, British Columbia on
Friends of San Juans Welcomes Michel Vekved
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends -- Friends of the San Juans (Friends) announces the addition of Michel Vekved as Director of Philanthropy. Michel will be responsible for increasing the frequency and reach to our community,
Guest Editorial: Critical Questions about the Port Master Plan
-- by Susan Malins -- Dear Neighbors; Many of us feel especially protective these days of Orcas Island’s nature and culture, as we should. Critical Areas Best Management Practices state that protection is foremost; second
County Fair Works Toward Sustainable, Recyclable, Compostable Fair
-- from Brad Fincher for San Juan County Parks & Fair -- The San Juan County Fair is the largest community event of the year. Always in the third week of August, we consistently have over
Coffelt Farm Stewards Hires a New Executive Director
-- from Kate Mikulak for Coffelt Farm Stewards -- Kate Mikulak joined the Coffelt Farm Stewards as Executive Director in July. Kate has been passionately working with locally produced food on Orcas Island for the
Fire Marshal’s Office Increases Fire Risk To High
-- from San Juan County Communications -- At noon on July 24, 2018 the fire risk in San Juan County will be going from Moderate to HIGH. Campfires remain legal as do barbecues. A few
Sail to Patos on Two Dates
-- from Edrie Vinson (feature photo by Tom Reeve)-- Patos Island Light House, in a 1944 photograph The Keepers of the Patos Light are offering a boat trip to the Patos Island Lighthouse
EPRC Meet: Council Report and Public Comment
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the July 12 meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee, County Councilman Rick Hughes reported: The County is starting the budget cycle for next year and will consult with
What If It Were Me? What Can I Do?
“Listen, this is our job. This is our job because our government did something really heinous to these families" By Annie Correal for the NYTimes.com Julie Schwietert Collazo unrolled a giant sheet of paper at
Guest Opinion: The Growing Elephant in the Room
-- by Kathi Ciskowski -- Last week I went to the monthly Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting. This is a group of hard working citizens (appointed to this committee for various term lengths) who provide
Whale Force One: Utilizing Aerial Drone to Study the Foraging Behavior of Southern Resident Killer Whales
Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jenny L. Atkinson for The Whale Museum -- On July 25, Taylor Shedd, The Whale Museum’s Soundwatch Program Coordinator, will present “Whale Force One: Utilizing Aerial Drone
Guest Opinion: What is Needed at the Port of Orcas
-- by Bea vonTobel, former ORS Port Manager-- First, a little history Since the first FAA grant was authorized in 1975, total federal dollars invested in the Orcas Island Airport have totaled $8,836,631.00. Between 2007
New Stewardship Guide Available for Visitors
-- from Amy Nesler for San Juan Visitors Bureau -- Got Visitors? Pick up a copy of the new Stewardship Guide as a gentle orientation to guests about island living today. Do you care about
Plant Problems? Bring Samples to Farmers Market
Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Farmers Market -- from Dianne Macondray for Master Gardeners -- Everyone is welcome to bring their plant problems to the Farmer’s Market in Eastsound this Saturday, July 21st.
