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
Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy Holds Orcas Kickoff Meeting
-- by Susan McBain -- The Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy, a statewide organization with chapters throughout Washington, held its Orcas kickoff meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall on Oct. 21. The purpose was
Ecology’s Notice of Final Action on San Juan County’s Comprehensive Shoreline Master Program Update
-- from Chad Yunge, Dept of Ecology -- The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) is pleased to announce its final action approving the San Juan County (County) Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update. The effective date
Letter to Editor | Let’s See More Visuals on Comp Plan Build Out
-- from Jim Jonassen -- While the update of the County’s Comprehensive Plan is underway one of the most needed and informative set of graphics is not yet available. That would be a set of
James Elser to Speak on “Phosphorus, Food, and Our Future”
Saturday, October 28, 4 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- The element phosphorus is essential for the formation of our genes and bones — and absolutely crucial for thriving
County Building Advisors to Meet on Orcas
-- from Lisa Brown, County staff -- The County Building Advisory Council will meet at the County Conference Room at the Orcas Ferry Landing on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. The agenda calls for: 1.
OIFF Recap: “The Other Side of Hope”
a review by Jule Treneer Khaled, Syrian refuge, roams the streets looking for hope and his sister There is a game I like to play whenever I watch an Aki Kaurismäki film. At
Comp Plan Land Capacity Analysis Methodology Draft/2nd Housing Needs Assessment Draft Available
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The draft Land Capacity Analysis Methodology and the 2nd Draft Housing Needs Assessment are available for public review. Presentations on these documents [were] live-streamed at the following briefings:
Park and Ride Nears Completion
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Our contractor, Razz Construction Inc., has reached substantial completion. San Juan County crews placed two layers of chipseal on Orcas Hill Road and throughout the Orcas Village Park
Coalition to Transition from Fossil Fuels on Orcas
Saturday, Oct. 21, 6-9 pm, Odd Fellows Hall, Eastsound -- from Sharon Abreu -- On Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6-9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall, 112 Haven Road in Eastsound, Climate Justice Steward Sharon
Guest Opinion | Gimme Shelter
-- from Joe Symons -- Someone seeking refuge is a refugee. My dictionary defines refuge as a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble. A refuge is also something providing shelter: the family came to be seen
Senior Center Offering Advanced Directive/Living Will Workshop
Wednesday, October 25, 1 - 3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Join us for a hands-on tutorial Wednesday, October 25, from 1-3 p.m. for step-by-step instructions in filling
Don’t Miss Eat Island Grown This Sunday
Sunday, October 22, 12 - 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Barbara Marrett for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- This Sunday, October 22, don't miss "Eat Island Grown." This mouthwatering event celebrating the islands’ unique
A Mostly New School Board Coming this November
-- by Ayn Gailey, Orcas Issues reporter -- In November, there will be three Orcas Island School District (OISD) school board candidates on the ballot, all running unopposed. The candidates, John Fleming (District 1), Diane
Washington Hunters Reminded To Be Aware of Noxious Weeds
-- from Washington Recreation and Conservation Office -- As hunters head into the backcountry this fall, several state agencies are asking them to watch out for noxious weeds, to report any they find and to
Eastsound Water Attains First-in-State Water Quality Recognition
-- from Paul Kamin, General Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association -- Eastsound Waterhas recently achieved a State of Washington Water Treatment FIRST. During the period of Sept 11-13 Eastsound Water underwent an extensive review of
