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
View Upcoming Solar Eclipse at Library Viewing Party
Monday, August 21, 9:30 a.m. - noon, Orcas Public Library -- from Holly King for Orcas Library -- Come to the Library on Monday morning, August 21, to share a once-in-a-lifetime experience with friends and
Larsen Announces 2017 Congressional App Challenge & Hackathon
-- from Douglas Wagoner for Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced the launch of the 2017 Congressional App Challenge & Hackathon – an opportunity for students to learn key computer
It’s Highly Toxic Tansy Ragwort Season
-- from Jason Ontjes -- Tansy ragwort, one of San Juan County’s worst noxious weeds, is now in flower along roadsides, in fields and in residents’ yards. Highly toxic, its alkaloids are present in all plant parts.
Did You Know Bees Love Blue and Violet?
--from Mo Sloane, San Juan County Master Gardener -- Did you know that native bees and honey bees love blue and violet flowers? Why? Plants may have evolved blue and violet flowers to be attractive
Library Fair Comes Roaring Back this Saturday
Saturday, August 12, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Sandra Wilson for the Friends of the Orcas Island Library -- Hopefully you have already Saved the Date on your calendar and in
Perseid Meteor Shower Coming to a Mountain Near You
Saturday, August 12, Mount Constitution -- by Lin McNulty -- This year's annual Perseid meteor shower is set to peak on the night of Saturday, August 12. In anticipation of that event, along with hoping for
Guest Opinion | Clean Air for San Juan County?
-- from Michael Riordan -- Satellite photograph of southern British Columbia and Washington state on Wednesday, August 1, 2017, showing smoke from the BC fires streaming through the Fraser River gap toward the San
It’s Summer and Monday: Four-boat Emergency Schedule
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to a problem with the number two engine on the M/V Samish, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, BC route is operating on a four-boat emergency schedule until another vessel
Ferry Alert: Samish Down, Schedule Changes
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE: Sunday Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. The Samish is out of service for the rest of the day due to a problem with the number two engine.
Why No Burn Ban?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Current (as 4 p.m., August 4, 2017) air quality and fire map. When you look outside at the dull grey lurking overhead, as wind conditions push British Columbia
Cancer Survivors/Supporters to Meet
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet on Thursday, August 10, at 5 p.m., in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. At our informal meetings, you'll have a chance to
Join Land Bank for Judd Cove Preserve Tour
Saturday, August 26, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Judd Cove Preserve -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Join Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty and Historian Boyd Pratt on an interpretive walk that
Eastsound Planning Review Committee to Review Workgroup Surveys and Propane Tank Storage
Thursday, Aug. 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The agenda for the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) monthly meeting calls for an update by County Councilman Rick Hughes early in
State Issues Air Quality Alert – UPDATED
-- from National Weather Service -- UPDATE: August 9, 12 p.m. The air quality alert that was in effect until noon Thursday has been extended until noon Friday. A strong upper level ridge will keep
State Asks You to Check Trees for Invasive Pests in August
-- from State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office -- The Washington Invasive Species Council and a consortium of agencies and universities are asking residents to check trees and swimming pools in their yards for
