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
Solo Kayak Voyage Described at Darvill’s
Tuesday, October 10 at 6 p.m. -- from Jenny Pederson of Darvill's Bookstore-- "Paddling with Spirits" author to speak at Darvill's of her kayaking adventure Irene Skyriver joins us to talk about her
School Board Meeting: News from the Numbers
-- by Margie Doyle -- Enrollment, staffing and generous donations dominated the September Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting last week. With board members Tony Ghazel and Chris Sutton absent, the board and public
County Republicans Host Discussion on Hirst Decision
Saturday, October 7, 12:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter for San Juan Republicans -- In October 2016, a Washington State Supreme Court decision changed how counties decide to approve or deny building
How Do You See Eastsound in 2036?
-- from Jeff Otis -- CLICK FOR FULL IMAGE A History of Eastsound Visioning: In January and February of 2017, looking ahead to the updating of the County’s Comprehensive Plan, the Eastsound Planning
Eastsound Planning to Dig Deep into Comp Plan
Thursday, Oct. 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) is scheduled to devote half its time its Comprehensive Plan Recommendations. Approval
Funhouse Commons on 2017 Green Home Tour
-- from Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse is excited to be one of the Orcas Island stops during the 2017 Green Home Tour this October 7th. Hosted by the San Juan Islands Conservation District, the
Hearing Examiner Denies Propane Storage Permit
-- by Margie Doyle -- San Juan County Hearing Examiner has decided to deny the Conditional Use Permit requested by Inter-Island Propane to install a 30,000 gallon propane tank and distribution center at the corner
Governor Responds to Transfer of 1M Atlantic Salmon
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz today responded to Cooke Aquaculture’s plan to transfer 1 million Atlantic salmon smolts from Rochester to an existing
OPALCO Open House: Community Solar, Communications, Long-Term Planning
-- by Susan McBain -- OPALCO held its annual Open House for members at the Orcas Senior Center on September 28. General Manager Foster Hildreth, Manager of Operations and Engineering Russell Guerry, and Rock Island
Give Input on Comp Plan at Island Market Pop-up and School Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 3 all day at Island Market, workshop 6-8 p.m. at Orcas School CAFETERIA -- from San Juan County Communications -- The Department of Community Development will be hosting events to solicit public input
“Judgment Day” As Decision on Propane Storage Nears
-- by Matt Willis, Orcas Issues reporter -- Interisland Propane 30,000 gallon fuel storage tank in Friday Harbor On Monday, October 2, the San Juan County Hearing Examiner will make a final decision
Food Bank Thanks All Who Came
Board and Volunteers sporting their new logo shirts, graciously donated by Susan and Erica Lyons and Patrick Downy. We love them! -- from Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- The day was beautiful,
Winner of San Juans Specialty License Design Announced
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- The Terrestrial Managers Group and the Madrona Institute are thrilled to announce the winner of the San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate Design Contest: Nancy Spaulding!
Guest Opinion: Eastsound Becomes Urban
-- by Sadie Bailey -- On Saturday morning, September 23, I was working outside at Lavender Hollow Apartments, where I live. I heard sounds of an excavator tearing up the forest, for several hours. The
Doe Bay Internet Group Celebrates Third Year
-- from Chris Brems -- In what amounted to a mini love fest, the Doe Bay Internet Users Association (DBIUA) held its third annual meeting on Sunday, Sept. 24, at the Doe Bay Fire Hall.
