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
Ranker: Busy, Productive Legislative Session
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker (D-40, Orcas Island) -- With Democrats controlling both the Senate and House for the first time in five years, the Legislature finished on time and passed a budget plan that
Senate Passes Orca Whale Protection Act, Oil Transportation Safety Act
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Caucus -- The Senate on Saturday passed significant legislation to protect Washington state’s orcas and the marine waters they call home. The two measures are part of the Salish
Property Tax Relief Bill Passes Senate, Goes to State House
-- from Washington Senate Democrats -- [On Wednesday, March 7] Senate Democrats passed Senate Bill 6614 to reduce property taxes by nearly $400 million. The state’s revenues are healthy, and middle class families deserve a
Letter to the Editor: Bangs on Required Financial Assistance
by Bill Bangs, Orcas PHD Commissioner Candidate A number of people have, quite properly, raised the question of what an Orcas Public Hospital District (PHD) would do to ensure care for all islanders, including the
Transcripts of Public Hospital Commissioner Candidates Available
-- from JoEllen Moldoff for COHC -- The Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC) has posted a transcript of the Candidates for PHD Commissioners' statements, and the Q & A from the Town Hall meeting
Ranker Salish Sea Protection Bill Heads to House
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- The Senate on Saturday passed significant legislation to protect Washington state’s orcas and the marine waters they call home.The two measures are part of my Salish Sea Protection package. The
Get Your Estate in Order With Upcoming Workshop
Wednesday, March 21, 1:15 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Local attorney Cyrus Field with his son. Local attorney Cyrus Field is presenting a
Lahari Announces its 2018 Caregiver Training and Certification Program
--by Dennis King, Executive Director, Lahari -- Dennis King, Lahari Director Aging on Orcas Island can be challenging. Having trained long term home caregivers can sometimes make the difference between staying in our
Hundreds of State Legislators Oppose Offshore Oil Drilling
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Caucus -- In response to the Trump administration’s proposal to open nearly all offshore waters to oil and gas drilling, 227 state legislators from 17 coastal states signed a letter
LWV to Host Meeting on Salish Sea Ecosystem
Monday, March 12, 12:30 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Hayley Day for League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will host an informative meeting on threats
Ranker: Senate Passes Net Pen Ban
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- After a lengthy debate on the Senate floor, the state will permanently ban commercial net pens used for farming invasive Atlantic salmon in Washington state waters, following [Friday's] passage
6th Annual Ag Summit Upcoming on Lopez
Friday - Saturday, March 16 - 17, Lopez Island -- from Rhys Hansen Ag Summit Coordinator-- We are only two weeks away from the largest gathering of farmers, agrarians, and food-enthusiasts in the county. The
WSF Seeks Comments on Summer Service Contingency Plan
-- from Washington State Ferries -- At WSF, ridership is highest in the summer, when tourists from near and far join daily commuters; WSF transports 50 percent more people in summer than in winter. When ferry
EPRC March meeting : Trails and Speed, Traffic and Zoning
-- by Margie Doyle -- Even on a "small green island" such as Orcas, our population is growing and plans to accommodate housing and traffic dominated the regular monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review
Pre-register for Winter Birds Boat Trip
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday Harbor -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Photograph by Peter Cavanagh. Join Friends of the San Juans and birding
