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
Hazardous Waste Round-Up This Weekend
-- from San Juan County Public Works/Environmental Resources -- Many household items may be harmful to you, your family, animals, and the environment. San Juan County and the Washington Department of Ecology conduct annual Hazardous
Guest Column: The Graduation Tradition Continues
-- by Kathi Ciskowski -- Cheering crowds, 28 elated graduates, music, officials, awards (both monetary and academic), caps and gowns, adoring teachers, and a surprise visit from the recently departed Orcas Island renegade bear, all
Over 550 State Legislators Oppose Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal
-- from Dave Pringle for State Legislature -- Washington State Senator Kevin Ranker, California State Senator Kevin de León, Massachusetts State Senator Michael Barrett, and over 550 state legislators from across the country issued a
Library Closure Extended
-- from Martin Arnold -- We need more time! The addition to the Library is taking longer than expected to complete. The Library will be closed until Friday, June 23. The Library is expected to
Guest Opinion | The Price of Freedom
-- from Joe Symons -- Riffing off Shakespeare, I lament to write or not to write, that is the question. Whether tis nobler in men's eyes to stop soapboxing about the vulnerable future of these
CenturyLink Outage Hits Land Lines on Father’s Day
-- by Orcas Issues staff -- Telephone land lines for CenturyLink customers were out on Orcas Island yesterday, [Sunday, June 18] although internet and cell phone coverage was not affected. Jeff Larsen, manning the Eastsound
Funhouse Hires New Director, Maureen Moran
-- from the Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse Commons Board of Directors announces with great pleasure the hire of Maureen Moran as the organization’s new Executive Director. Maureen moved from Seattle to Orcas Island with
Propane Tank and Delivery Service Planned for Residential Area
-- by Margie Doyle, updated June 17 at 4:30 p.m. -- 30,000-gallon diesel/gasoline fuel tank at Orcas Public Works site on Mount Baker Road County officials are considering the application for InterIsland Propane
Annual Orca Sing at Lime Kiln State Park
Saturday, June 24, 7 p.m., Lime Kiln Point State Park -- from Katie Fleming for FRIENDS of the San Juans -- Jenny Atkinson photo Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather
Abreu and Limbach Come Back from People’s Summit Galvanized
-- by Margie Doyle, updated June 20 at 3 p.m. -- Sharon Abreu and Learner Limbach Sharon Abreu and Learner Limbach returned this week from the second "People's Summit" held last weekend in
Upcoming Bond: Needs Over Wants
--by Ayn Gailey -- After months of collecting community feedback, the School Board held a special meeting on Wednesday, June 14, to hear more input and make a decision on what to do about the
Orcas Garden Club’s Annual Tour
Saturday - Sunday, June 24 - 25, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Island Garden Tour -- Five gardens invite you to explore a variety of special places on our
Ferries Propose Price Increase
-- from Reema Griffith, Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) Executive Director -- Ferry customers and anyone with an interest in Washington State Ferry fares are being asked to weigh in on a new fare proposal
Moving Days at the Library
-- from Martin Arnold for the Orcas Island Public Library -- It's finally here! Moving day(s)! The Orcas Island Library will close at 1 pm Monday, June 19 and remain closed until 10 am Thursday,
New “Market Bucks” Program to Promote Locally Grown Foods
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Health and Community Services has partnered with Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor, Orcas Island Community Foundation, the Lopez Locavores, and the Honeywell Foundation, to offer
