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
Volunteers Make the Difference at The Exchange
-- from John Carl for Orcas Recycling Services -- Exchange volunteer John Gratch When Orcas Recycling Services took control of the new Exchange building, it was just a shell: a big metal building
Comprehensive Plan Vision: Planning Commission Briefing
Friday, Feb. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the County Council Hearing Room, Friday Harbor At the February 16, 2018, Planning Commission meeting in the County Council hearing room, will take public comment and discuss proposed
Kyle Loring Says Goodbye After Ten Years With Friends
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- After ten years of public service as Friends of the San Juans’ staff attorney, Kyle Loring will be leaving the organization in June to
Senate Passes Ban on Invasive Species Atlantic Salmon Net Pens
-- from Dave Pringle for Senator Ranker's Office -- The Senate today passed Sen. Kevin Ranker's legislation to permanently ban commercial net pens used for farming invasive Atlantic salmon in Washington state waters. "In the
Guest Opinion: Western States’ Duty to Revive Democracy
-- by Michael Riordan -- Michael Riordan and Martha Farish exchange opinions at OPALCO annual meeting aboard state ferry By any measure, the Pacific edge of the United States did not vote for
“Standing Rock Awakens the World”
Sunday, February 11, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall -- from Fran Tatu -- Standing Rock Awakens the World. Photo courtesy the Revolution Club For the better part of 2016, hundreds of
Workshop Series for Forest Owners Upcoming
Saturday, February 24, 2018, Orcas Island -- from Cailin Mackenzie for Northwest Natural Resource Group -- [metaslider id="57816"] Northwest Natural Resource Group is offering a workshop series this spring to teach forest owners strategies to reduce woody
Dr. Shu to Address Cancer Survivorship Group
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet at the Community Church Fireside Room on Thursday, February 8 at 5 p.m. We are a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone
Citizens Group Requests Full Buildout Analysis of Potential County Development
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues' reporter -- A group called Plan Ahead San Juans hosted a community meeting on Friday, Feb. 2, at the Orcas school cafeteria to raise questions about the update currently
Whale Museum Education Department Volunteer Open House
-- from Tracie Merrill for Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum (TWM) is holding two more open houses for anyone interested in volunteering with TWM’s Education Department. The open house events will be held on the following
Mount Grant Preserve Grows to Almost 250 Acres
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- On the heels of the Zylstra Lake acquisition, the San Juan County Land Bank was able to secure and additional 60+ acres adjacent to Mount Grant Preserve.
Wildlife Disease Topic of Upcoming Gaydos Lecture
Tuesday, February 13, 7 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- Bottlenose dolphin by Joe Gaydos, SeaDoc Society Several years ago, a virus swept through bottlenose dolphin populations on
LWV Washington Legislative Update Calls to Action
-- from the League of Women Voters of Washington www.lwvwa.org -- This Week's Alert! If you do nothing else, here is the most important action you can take: Support Equal Pay: Now, and for Our
Tax Help at Orcas Senior Center
-- from Jim Biddick -- Jim Biddick (Lions Club) and John Carl (Kiwanis Club) will be available to assist with taxes at the Orcas Senior Center on Wednesday February 7 through April 11 from 9
Tech Talk — Scam Calls
-- by the Tech Talk Team, David Johnson and Lisa Steckley -- As a regular feature in Orcas Issues, this column will explore and simplify the mysterious and frustrating world of technology that sometimes seems
