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
State Cancels Atlantic Salmon Farm Lease
-- from KOMO News -- Aerial images from Air 4 show a broken net pet. Thousands of farmed Atlantic salmon have been pulled from Puget Sound. KOMO file photo. The state has canceled
Free Days at The Whale Museum
-- from The Whale Museum -- “We love our Community! We love our Museum! We want to get the two of you together.” We are inviting everyone to “Free Days” at The Whale Museum. Admission
Superintendent Webb “Re-ups” with 3-Year Contract
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Elementary Students present a banner of appreciation to the Orcas Island School District Board At the board meeting on Jan. 25, the school board unanimously approved a
How the Current State Education Funding May Impact Orcas Island School District
--from Orcas Island School District (OISD) Superintendent Eric Webb to the School Board -- [Following] is a worst-case scenario in the event we are unable to lobby for adjustments and “fixes” to [EHB 2242] during
Airport Master Plan Available Online
-- from Airport Master Plan Team -- The Orcas Island Airport Master Plan held its first open house on January 10, 2018 at Orcas Island Fire & Rescue. Members of the project team and airport staff
Bill to Address Carbon Pollution Advances in Legislature
-- from Dave Pringle for the Senate Democratic Committee -- [On Feb. 1, 2018], the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee passed Gov. Inslee's carbon tax proposal, Senate Bill 6203. Washington state moved one step
Threats to Endangered Puget Sound Orca Draw Attention of State Lawmakers
-- from KOMO News, Seattle -- This September 2015 photo provided by NOAA Fisheries shows an adult female orca, identified as J-16, as she's about to surface with her youngest calf, born earlier in
Hearts and Hands: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 2004
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Hearts and Hands (H&H), the home companion program at the Orcas Senior Center, needs additional volunteers! The H&H program recruits, trains and matches volunteers with elderly,
San Juan Islands Visitor Study Results to be Discussed
Monday, February 26, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Kathryn Hansen, San Juan County Parks, Recreation & Fair -- Local, state, and federal agencies that manage lands or recreation facilities in the San Juan
New Garden Planned at Orcas Christian School
-- by Margie Doyle --- Alex Tamayo-Wolf Alex Tamayo-Wolf came to Orcas Island with plenty of thoughts about the world in which he hopes to raise his daughter. That motivation is now bringing
Funhouse Commons Hiring
-- from Maureen Moran -- The Funhouse Commons has an opening for a part-time Administrative Assistant. This role will perform a variety of general office & administrative tasks and provide support primarily to the Executive
Letter to the Editor: Shinstrom Encourages Vote for Public Hospital District
-- by Dr. David Shinstrom -- I am writing to strongly encourage you to vote for the Orcas Public Hospital District In April. Passage is critical to the survival of primary care medicine on Orcas.
All Asked to Discuss the County Comprehensive Plan
-- from the Plan Ahead San Juans Steering Committee, updated Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. -- Do you love living in the San Juans and want to ensure your vision is honored? Please join us
Investing in the Public Health of Our Community
-- by Margie Doyle -- Islanders flock to hear a presentation on possible financial impacts of a Public Hospital District at a Town Hall sponsored by the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC)
Eastsound Planning to Review Multiple Permits
Thursday, Feb. 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall --from Erika Shook, San Juan County Community Development Manager -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee agenda for its monthly meeting is as
