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 Reports on Legislature’s Work
-- from State Senator Kevin Ranker -- With Democrats in the majority in the Washington State Senate, we have begun advancing critical legislation that reflects our progressive values. We have already introduced the Voting Rights
Eastsound Water Users Propose Rate Changes
Mon. Jan 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Paul Kamin, Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) General Manager -- At the Dec 14th annual meeting there was a presentation and discussion of a
Inslee Speaks With Interior Secretary About Offshore Drilling Plan
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued the following statement after a phone call with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke regarding the recent draft offshore drilling plan. Zinke recently announced he is
Land Bank Secures Over 280 Acres in San Juan Valley
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- 2018 looks like another busy and exciting year for your Land Bank. Almost two years to the day, and a full year before the loan was due,
Ranker Legislation Would Ban Atlantic Salmon Net Pens That Threaten Puget Sound
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, testified on his proposal to permanently ban commercial net pens used for fish farming in Washington state during Tuesday’s hearing of the Senate
Garden Club Presentation: Drought Tolerant Landscapes for Pacific Northwest
Wednesday, January 17, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Everett Chu, owner of Azusa Farm and Gardens, on Wednesday, January 17
Eastsound Planners Schedule Work for 2018
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) got off to a substantive start in its first meeting of 2018, fleshing out its workplan, publicizing the Eastsound Vision Survey completed last fall,
Gov. Inslee Emphasizes Carbon Pollution in State Address
-- from the Office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee -- Governor Jay Inslee addresses the State Legislature in his "State of the State" address on Jan. 9, 2018 Gov. Jay Inslee today
Learn About Community Foundation Grantmaking
-- from Kate Long for OICF -- All nonprofits serving Orcas Island are invited to join Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) for a Grantee Stakeholder meeting on Tuesday, January 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the
Ranker: Protecting Orca Whales and Salish Sea in 2018 Legislative Session a Priority
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, announced new legislation to protect Washington state's Orca Whales and marine waters under the Salish Sea Protection package. "Increasing vessel traffic, potential oil spills,
Learn How to Add Native Plants to Your Garden
Saturday, January 20, 9 - 11 a.m., San Juan Island Grange -- from Mo Sloane for San Juan Master Gardeners -- Interested in using native plants in your landscape? There are many wonderful reasons to
2018 Campsite Reservations for San Juan County Residents
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Parks & Fair -- San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round. Choose from San Juan
Ferry Service Anticipates Bad Weather Service Disruptions
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 12:30 p.m. Sunday The repairs have been completed and the Elwha will return to service with the 12:40 p.m. departure from Anacortes to Lopez and Orcas. The next
Ranker: Trump Puts Washington Coasts at Risk From Oil Spill
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the following statement in response to the Trump administration's announcement of increasing offshore oil and gas drilling: "The president's reckless action is the
OPALCO + PNGC = More Power to Shape Our Islands’ Energy Future
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- PNGC Board of Directors, L to R: Robert Echenrode—Umatilla Electric, Roman Gillen—Consumers Power, Board Chair, Dave Hagen—Clearwater Power, Annie Terracciano—Northern Lights, Board Secretary/Treasurer, Foster Hildreth—OPALCO, Ray Ellis—Lincoln Electric, Bryan
