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
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,
Rally and Solutions Fair as Salish Sea Stands for Climate Action
Saturday, April 29, 12 - 1:30 p.m., San Juan County Courthouse Steps -- from Katie Fleming -- Join your community on Saturday, Apr. 29 in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island in solidarity with Climate Movement
New Video Highlights How Healthy Shorelines Can Adjust to Rising Seas
-- from Katie Fleming -- Sea level rise and climate change: they’re what coastal communities around the globe are increasingly talking about and feeling the impacts of. Forward-thinking individuals and governments are taking steps to
Jackpot Bingo Winner Shares With Community
-- from Mindy Sonshine -- Before 9-year-old Chase Connell ventured into a Bingo hall for the first time, on Thursday night, Apr. 6 at the local American Legion, he made a deal with his sister and another friend
Ranker Outdoor Early Learning Pilot Passes House
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Ranker's bill to start a four-year pilot program for outdoor early learning passed the House of Representatives today and is on its way to the Governor’s
The Exchange Now Digs In For the Long Haul
-- by Sam Gailey -- Paula Treneer, ORS; Mike Greenberg, ORS; Rick Hughes, SJC County Council; Tim Blanchard, ORS; Pete Moe, ORS; Greg Sawyer, SJC; Mike Thomas, SJC On Wednesday, Apr. 5, the
Guest Editorial: State Legislators Block Internet Intrusion
-- from the Daily Olympian -- Aided by the Congress, President Donald Trump struck a blow this week for high-tech freedom and against individuals’ privacy on the internet. Perhaps the Other Washington can strike back.
Animal Protection Society Beneficiary of Food Co-op Program for March
-- from Rhys Hansen -- Thank you to all the Orcas Food Co-op owners and shoppers who supported March's 3% Thursday Community Shopping Day. We raised $240.98 for the Orcas Animal Protection Society. On the
EPRC Meets on Thursdsay
Thursday, April 6, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee Agenda April 6, 2017 Eastsound Fire Station 3 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions Additions
Wolf Hollow to Resume Marine Mammal Rehab Program
-- from Amy Saxe-Eyler -- Resuming rehabilitation for harbor seal pups has been a top priority for Wolf Hollow since the temporary suspension of its marine mammal program in 2016, primarily due to a lack of
Letter to Editor | Vacation Rentals a Cash Cow for San Juan County
-- from Karen J. Key Speck -- Dear San Juan County Councilpersons Hughes, Stephens, Watson I am writing to express opinion on pending changes to the Vacation Rental Permits issued by San Juan County. Recent
Whale Museum Seeks Volunteers at Upcoming Open House
Tuesday, April 11, 5:30 - 7 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Rebekah Cousins -- The Whale Museum is holding an open house for anyone interested in volunteering. If you have some spare time and are
BioChar Workshop Offers Special Learning Opportunity
Saturday - Sunday, April 8 - 9, Orcasong Farm -- from San Juan Islands Conservation District --
