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
Business Owners: You Are Invited to an Eastsound Vision Meeting
Thursday, January 19, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- In cooperation with the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce would like to invite
Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve Reaches Finish Line
-- from Craig Canine -- We did it! After two years of fundraising, the $4.2 million Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve has come to a successful completion. The 141-acre ridgeline, which includes open grassy knolls and
EPRC Briefed on Numerous Projects
-- by Lin McNulty -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee met for a three-hour session on Thursday, January 5, in the Eastsound Fire Station public meeting room for updates to a number of projects in
Preliminary Navy Findings from Drinking Water Testing near NAS Whidbey Island
-- from Marcie Smith West -- The following update is provided as part of the Navy's ongoing community drinking water testing for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances). As of Dec. 30, the
Open Letter Re: Cherry Point Terminal
-- from Susan Malins -- To: Colonel John G. Buck, Commander, Seattle District, ACOE Subject: Please release the final EIS for the BP Cherry Point tanker terminal. Dear Colonel John G. Buck and Associates: I
EPRC to Meet Thursday for Extended Hours
Thursday, January 5, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- by Margie Doyle -- When the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets this Thursday, it will address many issues that have been under discussion
State’s New Report Shows Salmon Still Declining
-- from Susan Zemek, Recreation and Conservation Office -- Salmon throughout most of Washington are in trouble, and will need continued investment by state, federal and local organizations if they are to be saved, according to a report
Two Juvenile Bald Eagles Released at Rasar State Park
-- from Wolf Hollow -- After several months of receiving care at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Friday Harbor, two juvenile bald eagles have a second chance at life in the wild. With a
Doe Bay Resort Promotes Indian Island in January
-- from Russel Barsh -- The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory, a volunteer monitoring and stewardship program, is the beneficiary of Doe Bay Resort’s Open-Mic Thursday nights in January. Every pizza you eat helps put
How Important is Future of Eastsound to You?
-- from Fred Klein -- There’s still time for YOU to register and participate…starts this Saturday at 1 p.m, Just imagine...Being part of a process where contentious issues are raised and dealt with in a
Last Seen in October, “Granny,” J2, Now Presumed Dead
-- by Lin McNulty -- [metaslider id=49200] Our new year, 2017, launches with the news of another celebrity death. In this case, it is our very own celebrity orca, J2, also known as Granny. In
Severe Weather Shelter Open, Tonight Through Thursday
-- from Janine Heimerich -- The Severe Weather Shelter [at Orcas Island Community Church] will be open tonight (Monday, 1/2/17) -- Thursday night (1/5/17). We are open 7 p.m. -- 8 a.m. Guests should arrive
Letter to Editor | Let’s Re-Vision Our Eastsound Vision
-- from Tony Ayer -- Sometimes far out suggestions evoke new ways to envision an issue that may divide a community or even a family unit. With great credit to those who are trying to
Where We Go From Here Followup: Our Revolution San Juan County to Launch
Sunday, January 8, 5 - 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Learner Limbach -- As we say goodbye to 2016 and move into the New Year we are happy to share this announcement with
Orcas Issues Predicts: Expect the Unexpected in 2017
Orcas Medical Center will receive the necessary donations by the January 15 date to proceed with the agreement with University of Washington Neighborhood Clinics to assume operations at OMC. Growlers will soon be practicing landings
