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
Guest Opinion | My Visit to a Detention Center
-- from Bill Buchan -- A few weeks ago when our "so-called" President sprung his seven Muslim country travel ban on our nation on a Friday afternoon, I woke up very angry at 4 a.m.
Eastsound Planners Hear from Public Works, Visioners, and Waterfront Developers
Thursday, March 2, 3 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station At its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, following the Approval of Minutes (for February 2017- sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/11497) and public comments, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will
You Can Put Your Faith in That
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- All day long we process and interpret patterns and momentary snapshots of life, in order to make meaning. Tarot cards, astrology, economic forecasting, political unrest, weather patterns, a grumpy barista,
Governor Spotlights Threats to Washington’s Economy and Natural Resources from Invasive Species
-- from Susan Zemek, Office of the Governor -- OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee declared the week of Feb. 26 as Invasive Species Awareness Week in Washington State, noting that invasive species cost the United
State Commerce Dept. Awards Grant to Economic Development Council
-- from Victoria Compton -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is pleased to announce the award of a Washington State Department of Commerce Work Start grant for a county-wide Marine Trades Education
Wolf Hollow Assures Us Spring is on the Way
-- from Shona Aitken, Wolf Hollow -- It may be difficult to believe when it’s still February and there’s frost at night, but spring is on its way. Buds are appearing on the trees and
Ferry Update: Friday sailings served by the Kitsap
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF)-- UPDATE: 9 pm: On Friday, February 24, the Kitsap temporarily joins the [Anacortes-San Juans] route as the #2 vessel while the Chelan undergoes engine repairs. Vessel capacity remains the
Draft Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) Available
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The county has received draft digital flood map layers from FEMA that include base flood elevations. The County has begun to use the base flood elevation information in
Whidbey Airplane Noise Case Remanded Back to Trial Court
-- by Lin McNulty -- The Washington Court of Appeals, Division One, in a ruling on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 reversed a lower court ruling in Jonathan Deegan and Alice O'Grady v. Windermere, et. al and
Orcas Women’s Coalition Sets Initiatives for Action
-- from Paula Treneer -- The Orcas Women’s Coalition (OWC), formerly known as the CWOO, met on Sunday, February 19, continuing discussions and setting initiatives for the group to address specific issues that affect individuals,
Islanders Get “First Dibs” on County Camps
-- from San Juan County Parks and Fair -- San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year ‘round. Choose from: San Juan County
Local Students Explore … Edible Insects
-- from Russel Barsh -- Are easily-grown insects such as crickets the sustainable food of the future? The United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) thinks so, and promotes international research identifying edible insects and
Stewardship Network Accepting Good Steward Award Nominations
-- from Amy M. Nesler -- The "Finnie" is awarded in honor of environmental stewardship. Nominate your candidates by March 1. Look out Oscar, the Finnie is coming! Its award season here in
Author Spagna to Read at Darvill’s on Living Lightly
Friday, February 24, 5:30 pm at Darvill's Bookstore -- from JoEllen Moldoff for Artsmith -- Ana Maria Spagna returns to read from her nonfiction book, Reclaimers, about removal of the White Salmon River dam, and
County’s Town Hall Talks Revenues and Challenges
-- by Margie Doyle -- County officials met with about 20 Orcas Islanders at a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 to give a repeat "Taking Care of Business" presentation prepared for county employees
