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: County Comprehensive Plan Guides Growth
-- by Joe Symons -- You may have heard that San Juan County has embarked on an update to the county’s Comprehensive Plan. What you may not know is what a Comprehensive Plan (CP) is
Eastsound Planners Invite Public to Join Workgroups
-- from Jeff Otis, Co-chair Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) -- How important is the future of Eastsound to you? What will Eastsound be like in twenty years? What role would you like to play
Where, What is the Salish Sea?
-- from Salish Sea Pilot -- Talking to cruisers from up and down the coast at the Vancouver Boat Show last week, we realized not everyone knows precisely what waters are included within the “Salish
Workshop: Utilizing Woody Biomass to Reduce Fire Risk
Saturday, February 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cailin Mackenzie -- Many forests in the San Juan Islands are comprised of extremely dense small diameter trees. These dense stands are at
LWV, EDC Team Up for Trades Education Program
-- from League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will present a program with Victoria Compton, director of the county Economic Development Council, speaking
Eastsound Visioning Group Reaches Consensus
-- from Fred Klein -- Starting on Saturday, January 7th, and concluding on Saturday, January 14th, a group of thirty four Orcas Islanders met for twelve hours to address the following: Goal: To reach a
Free Resources for Waterfront Landowners Available
Waterfront properties in the San Juan Islands are part of a beautiful, complex, and increasingly fragile marine ecosystem that supports salmon, rockfish, seabirds, whales, and human communities. Decisions made by owners of shoreline property can
Whale Museum, Town of Friday Harbor to Host Granny Tribute
Sunday, February 12, 1 - 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Jenny L. Atkinson -- (Photo by Sara Hysazu) Join us for a special Tribute Event to honor Granny (J-2) on February 12.
Fear of Bridges, Canals, Marinas Brings Full House to EPRC Meeting
-- from Paul Kamin -- What…a Bridge to Indian Island, a Marina in Fishing Bay and a “Grand Canal” between Crescent Beach and North Beach? The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee Meeting was packed Thursday
2017 Ag Summit Seed and Scion Swap
February 10, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Camp Orkila Library -- from Katie Wilkins -- The San Juan County Ag Summit will be hosting a seed and scion swap on February 10 from 5:30 to 8:30
Letter to the Editor: School’s Vitality Depends on Rejecting Bond
--by April and Clyde Duke -- We had three children go through the Orcas public school system. Two graduated conventionally and one through the OASIS program. We want to support the ongoing viability of this
Touring Orcas School Grounds
-- from Maryse Sagewynd -- A small group tour of Orcas Island school buildings and grounds with Superintendent Eric Webb provided detailed understanding of the school’s critical needs which would be corrected through the financing of
Guest Column: How to Communicate with Congress
-- by Pat Reuss, National Action Vice President for the National Organization of Women -- What I have been preaching since I came to DC to lobby for women’s rights 38 years ago: Get to
Seed: The Untold Story to Kick Off Agricultural Summit
Thursday, February 9, 7:30 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Jared Lovejoy -- Orcas Island Film Festival and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit Team invites you to the 2017 Ag Summit Weekend Kick Off
Whitfield Recognized for Innovation with Pellet Stove
-- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO Board Vice President, inventor and former Boeing Engineer Dr. Jerry Whitfield of Shaw Island was recognized for his development of the highly efficient Pellet Stove, which burns compressed wood
