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
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Richard Fralick
Statement from Richard Fralick This is an exciting and critical time for our community. The creation of a Public Hospital District (PHD) gives us a new tool to design, build and in some instances, streamline
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: John Dann
Statement from John Dann: I am running as a retired surgeon with 40 years clinical experience, as well as administrative experience in a major SFBay area hospital and as the founder of a non-profit surgical
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Bill Bangs
Statement from Bill Bangs Why are you running for Commissioner? What do you believe Orcas Island residents want in a Commissioner, and how have you arrived at this belief? • I believe a PHD is
Pre-Sales for OPALCO’s Community Solar Project Open March 21
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21, OPALCO members can purchase units of the Co-op’s first Community Solar project, while they last. To get yours, go to
Fourth Town Hall Highlights PHD Commissioner Candidates’ Positions
-- by Margie Doyle -- All nine candidates for the five positions for the Orcas Public Health District were present at the March 14 Town Hall organized by the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC)
West Coast Governments Agree to Cooperate
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The Premier of British Columbia, the governors of Oregon and Washington, and the California secretary for environmental protection, on behalf of the governor of California, met today to mark
Evolution of Organic: A Film and Discussion Coming to San Juan Grange
Thursday, March 22, 5:30 p.m., San Juan Grange -- from Glenn Hendrick for San Juan Grange -- From filmmaker Mark Kitchell (Berkeley in the Sixties, A Fierce Green Fire) comes a new film: Evolution of Organic.
Inslee Signs Executive Order to Protect Orca, Chinook Salmon
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The bison of Montana, the alligators of Florida, the wild horses of Colorado — every state has a signature species it takes pride in. Washington is lucky enough to have two
Successful Year-round Vegetable Gardening
Wednesday, March 21, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Garden Club -- On Wednesday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center, the Orcas Garden Club will welcome Dr. Carol Miles, 'Vegetable Specialist'
Why are Salmon Dying in the Salish Sea?
Tuesday, March 13, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Justin Cox -- Low salmon returns are expected to restrict fisheries in Washington this year, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reported this week.
San Juan Islands Visitor Study Survey Findings Now On-line
-- from San Juan County Communications -- In late February 2018, consultants with Confluence Research and Consulting shared their findings from the 2017 surveys at a series of public presentations. We'd like to extend our
High School Plans Commemorative Walkout
Henry Moe, Student Body Officer for Orcas High School announced that it will observe the Parkland, Florida school shooting and resultant activism with a walkout on Wednesday, March 14 at 10 a.m. "The walkout will
Guest Column: Choosing
-- by Joe Symons -- The Comprehensive Plan is the roadmap for the future of this set of islands we call home. Many may reasonably and appropriately imagine that the vision crafted by fellow residents
Come to the School Garden for Seed Swap
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Orcas School Garden -- from Ashley Randall -- Everyone is welcome to gather in the public school garden on Saturday, March 10 for a community seed swap.
Guest Column: Bills to Protect from Oil Spills and Farmed Fish Spills
-- by Stephanie Buffum, Friends of the San Juans, Executive Director -- The passage of SB 6269 marks another critical step forward to increase Washington state oil transportation safety. Similarly, the phase out Atlantic salmon
