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
Initiative to Protect the Salish Sea Takes Shape. Does Nature Have Rights?
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- Dying orcas. Decimated salmon runs. Endangered abalone. The signs of decline are everywhere and accelerating as the Salish Sea fights for its life against the relentless forces of
San Juan Islands License Plate Petition Needs Your Signature
-- from San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Evening Passage by Nancy Spaulding We need your help! We are almost there. The San Juan Islands License Plate will raise money for local organizations' conservation
Reception to Benefit Whale Museum Education, Research Programs
Thursday, January 11, 6 - 8 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger for The Whale Museum -- Join us January 11, from 6-8 p.m. for a Reception at The Whale Museum to explore
San Juan County Now Accepting Accessory Dwelling Unit Applications
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) is now accepting eligibility applications for detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) permits proposed outside of urban growth areas and activity
Lovel Pratt Joins Friends of the San Juans
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Today [Tuesday, January 2, 2018] Friends of the San Juans (Friends) announces the addition of Lovel Pratt as Director of Friends’ Marine Protection Program.
Eastsound Water Users Propose Rate Changes
-- from Paul Kamin, Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) General Manager -- At the Dec 14th annual meeting there was a presentation and discussion of a new rate structure proposal. Unfortunately, the attendance at the
Atlantic Salmon Net Pens — Here?
On January 4th, Kurt Beardslee invites you to join the Our Sound, Our Salmon campaign on Orcas Island for a lively discussion on the future of Atlantic salmon net pens in Puget Sound. Kurt Beardslee
Looking Back at Our 2017 Predictions
by Lin McNulty and Margie Doyle -- As we look back on 2017, locally we did our best to resist national efforts to undermine immigrant rights, environmental protections and government-corporate venality. We did good, shepherding
Editorial Reprise: Not a Time for Keeping Silent on Climate Change
— by Katie Wilkins, originally published Feb. 15, 2017 — I have wanted to write this for a long time. I have waited because I didn’t know how to fit a topic as large as
2017: What a Year, Far and Near
-- by Margie Doyle -- As the tumultuous year 2017 comes to an end, one of our pleasures is to look back on events as they happened. Our core belief is You can make a
Novel Lab Partners With Funhouse and OI Lit Fest
-- from Sam Gailey, Novel Lab co-founder -- photos courtesy of Novel Lab & CoventryAutomatik.com Novel Lab Kids on a geocache writing prompt Novel Lab Kids is transforming the literary landscape of Orcas
Editorial Reprise: Women of Orcas! We Can Do It!
— from Donna Riordan, Anne Bertino, Martha Fuller, originally posted on January 6, 2017 — Rosie the Riveter used to say, “We Can Do It!” Since the November [2016] election, women across the country have been
Orcas Family Health Nears Goal with Matching Grant
-- from Karen J. Key Speck, OFHC Board Secretary -- PA-C Jennifer Utter and Dr. David Shinstrom The final push is on! Orcas Family Health Center and all the great staff are excited
Witness Washington’s Highest Tide of Year
Friday, January 5, 2018 at Washington Park, Anacortes -- from MaryAnn Wagner, Washington Sea Grant -- Winter months in Washington offer ideal conditions for witnessing king tides, the largest tides of the year, and they also
EPRC to Hear New Port Plans and Review 2018 Plans
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 4 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. County Council Chair Rick Hughes is scheduled to report
