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
Flotsam and Jetsam: Island Springs
-- by Maurice Austin -- No, they’re not the source of that particular noise that develops in your Camry’s front end after too many trips up and down that pothole breeding factory you call a
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Patty Miller
Statement from Patty Miller:I am asking for your vote to elect me as your San Juan County Public Hospital District #3, Commissioner District #5, on April 24th. I realize that many folks are not able to
Gov. Inslee Signs Ban on Atlantic Salmon Net Pens
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Caucus -- Critical legislation that protects the Salish Sea by banning leases for Atlantic salmon net pen operations was signed today by Gov. Inslee. “The economic, cultural, and recreational resources
Guest Opinion | Community Solar Winners and Losers
-- from Tom Owens -- OPALCO is about ready to launch its Community Solar Project. If you want to go solar, this may be a GOOD opportunity. The Project is GREAT for the environment, reducing
Letter to the Editor: Art Lange Can Be Trusted
-- from Thomas and Karen Ritter -- Hello friends and citizens of Orcas Island Please take a few minutes to learn about Art Lange, who is an ideal candidate for commissioner of the Public Hospital
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Richard Fralick
Statement from Richard Fralick This is an exciting and critical time for our community. The creation of a Public Hospital District (PHD) gives us a new tool to design, build and in some instances, streamline
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: John Dann
Statement from John Dann: I am running as a retired surgeon with 40 years clinical experience, as well as administrative experience in a major SFBay area hospital and as the founder of a non-profit surgical
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Bill Bangs
Statement from Bill Bangs Why are you running for Commissioner? What do you believe Orcas Island residents want in a Commissioner, and how have you arrived at this belief? • I believe a PHD is
Pre-Sales for OPALCO’s Community Solar Project Open March 21
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21, OPALCO members can purchase units of the Co-op’s first Community Solar project, while they last. To get yours, go to
Fourth Town Hall Highlights PHD Commissioner Candidates’ Positions
-- by Margie Doyle -- All nine candidates for the five positions for the Orcas Public Health District were present at the March 14 Town Hall organized by the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC)
West Coast Governments Agree to Cooperate
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The Premier of British Columbia, the governors of Oregon and Washington, and the California secretary for environmental protection, on behalf of the governor of California, met today to mark
Evolution of Organic: A Film and Discussion Coming to San Juan Grange
Thursday, March 22, 5:30 p.m., San Juan Grange -- from Glenn Hendrick for San Juan Grange -- From filmmaker Mark Kitchell (Berkeley in the Sixties, A Fierce Green Fire) comes a new film: Evolution of Organic.
Inslee Signs Executive Order to Protect Orca, Chinook Salmon
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The bison of Montana, the alligators of Florida, the wild horses of Colorado — every state has a signature species it takes pride in. Washington is lucky enough to have two
Successful Year-round Vegetable Gardening
Wednesday, March 21, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Garden Club -- On Wednesday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center, the Orcas Garden Club will welcome Dr. Carol Miles, 'Vegetable Specialist'
Why are Salmon Dying in the Salish Sea?
Tuesday, March 13, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Justin Cox -- Low salmon returns are expected to restrict fisheries in Washington this year, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reported this week.
