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
Letter to Editor | Fair Solutions Needed for Vacation Rentals
-- from Cathy Ferran -- Between my husband and I, we've raised four kids on this island over the last 37 years. We worked for years to build a guest cottage that we could then
Letter to Editor | Why We March
Saturday, April 29, Noon, County Courthouse -- from Katie Fleming -- On April 29, millions of people will march for climate action in 250 cities across the world. San Juan County is no exception. Join
Immigration Rights Group Drafts Resolution for San Juan County
-- from Orcas Women's Coalition -- In line with the recommendations of Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Guidance Concerning Immigration Enforcement, the Immigration Rights Group, a sub-group of the Orcas Women’s Coalition (OWC), has
SJI National Historical Park Recruiting for Youth Conservation Corps
-- from Raena Parsons -- San Juan Island National Historical Park is currently recruiting for the 2017 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program, a work-based education program for young men and women between the ages of
Letter to Editor | Assumptions, Habits, and Friday Harbor EV Car Show
-- from Bill Appel -- San Juan County is a treasured as a place to live and to visit. Convenience at the expense of the environment is not generally honored here. But habits, arising out
Guest Opinion | Protect our Swallow Population
-- from Sadie Bailey -- The swallows have returned late this spring; they'll need to make up for lost time in building their nests. Aerodynamic wonders and superhero insect-eaters, swallow's beautiful acrobatics are a joyful
Letter to Editor | I’m For Energy Independence
-- from Bill Severson -- My name is Bill Severson, running for the OPALCO Board of Directors. A longtime resident of the San Juans and a retired Electrical Engineer, I offer the clear choice to
Whale Research Center to Participate in “Give Big”
-- from Ken Balcomb, Center for Whale Research -- On May 10, 2017 the Center for Whale Research is joining more than one thousand nonprofits in raising money to help make Greater Seattle a stronger,
Electric Vehicle Car Show Coming to Friday Harbor
Saturday, April 29, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., County Parking Lot -- from Ryan T. Palmateer -- Lower your carbon footprint in style at the Friday Harbor Electric Vehicle (EV) Car Show. Come check out a wide
Orcas Village Park and Ride Project is Underway
-- from San Juan County Public Works -- This week marks the beginning of construction activities for the Orcas Village Park Project. Drivers are cautioned to reduce speeds within the work zone on Orcas Road
Healthy Soil Topic at Next Garden Club Meet
Wednesday, April 19, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Vanessa Julian -- Good soil is an important ingredient in the recipe for strong, healthy plants. Dr. Craig Cogger, a soil scientist from WSU will be
Guest Opinion | Whale Watching Endangers Our Orca
-- from Janet Thomas -- The public comment deadline for supporting a protection zone for our Southern Resident orca whales is Apr. 13. The Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW) are facing extinction. The science is
Donate Items for Granny’s Attic Sale
-- from Arron Redford for the Senior Center -- Spring is on the doorstep and it’s time to clean out the attic! Once again the Orcas Island Senior Center is collecting donations of interesting and
Farm to Classroom Expands Students’ Knowledge of Edible Plants
-- from Ashley Randall -- During the month of March, the sun began to shine brighter on our school garden. With spring on our minds, we tested our knowledge of edible and medicinal herbs by
State Approves County Shoreline Master Program
-- from Robert J. Fritzen, Department of Ecology -- On Apr. 5, 2017, the Department of Ecology (Ecology) approved, with changes, the San Juan County (County) Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The SMP includes goals, policies,
