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 Orcas History-Become a Volunteer Docent
-- by Carol Kulminski -- We love our Docents! Sandy Hui (standing)Ann Waltersdorph (seated) How long have you lived on Orcas or did you just move here? Have you visited the Orcas Island Historical
Introducing the New Indian Island Youth Steward
-- from Russel Barsh for Kwiaht -- Alyssa Johns (r), new Indian Island youth steward. Alyssa Johns is this year’s winner of the Robyn Lowe youth stewardship award for Indian Island. A junior
County, State, Federal Study Shows Visitors’ Preferences
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- How many people visit the San Juan Islands each year? Why do they come? Where do they go, and what do they do? These were among the
Pre-order Native Plants Before March 12
-- from Mo Sloane for San Juans Conservation District -- This year’s selections include 18 species of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and perennials like the ever-popular Red Flowering Currant and Blue Elderberry. Natives supply important
Guest Column: Groups Appeal Anacortes Petrochemical Expansion
-- from Alex Ramel of Stand.earth -- A December 2013 view of the Tesoro refinery across Fidalgo Bay from March Point. (Photo by Dana via Creative Commons License) On Tuesday, February 27, the
TechTalk: Use Unique Passwords
-- from Lisa Steckley for 376Tech.com -- One for One Don’t re-use passwords. Rule number 2 to keep the data doors locked. Why? The bad guys know we have a bad habit of re-using passwords.
Candidates Speak Out at Public Hospital District Town Hall
--by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Candidates in the election for Public Hospital District Commissioners, from left, Patty Miller, Richard Fralick, Leif, Art Lange, Diane Boteler, Bill Bangs. Candidates John Dann, Pegi Groundwater
EPRC to Meet March 1
Thursday, March 1, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station Agenda prepared by Colin Maycock, San Juan County Senior Planner -- 3 pm Welcome and Introductions 3:10 pm Additions or Agenda modifications 3:15 pm Approval of Minutes
Follow-up to Unintended Consequences of McCleary “Fix”
-- from Tom Baldwin for the Orcas Island School District Budget Advisory Committee-- We have had several comments and questions from the opinion piece we submitted (see https://theorcasonian.com/McClearyFix ) regarding the unintended consequences of the state’s
County Will Discuss Visitor Study Results
Monday, February 26, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from San Juan Communications -- Local, state, and federal agencies that manage lands or recreation facilities in the San Juan Islands sponsored a study
Film Event – The Rights of Nature & Community
Friday, February 23, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Sharon Abreu -- Can the democratic rights of communities and the rights of nature survive the exploitation of corporate interests? This essential question,
Tech Talk: “Just go on line”
“Just go on line” Do you cringe every time the call center person says, "Just go on line?" If I wanted to "go on line," I would not be on the phone! Worse, I know
Guest Column: Protect the Comp Plan Vision Statement
-- by Joe Symons, sent to CompPlanComments@sanjuanco.com -- The following comments are based on the Vision Statement Amendments Draft shown at https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/14382 I have attached a copy of the Vision Statement Draft with highlights; please
Revisit Karl Kruger’s Stand-up Paddleboard Race to Alaska
Saturday, February 24th at 4 p.m. at Orcas Odd Fellows Hall -- from Kimaya Maitreya - Karl Kruger near Salt Spring Island last June on the Race to Alaska Last June, Karl Kruger
Letter to the Editor: Facing Violence with More than Hope
-- by Hilary Canty -- It is hard to know how to respond to the increasing violence facing our Nation. The loss of 17 students and teachers is heart breaking and have left many feeling
