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
OPALCO to Distribute Member Capital Credit Checks
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Were you a member of OPALCO in 1991? Did you get a partial (50%) distribution of your capital credits last year? If so, you may be among the 4,682 OPALCO
Washington Joins New International Alliance Calling for Protection of Ocean
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's office -- Gov. Jay Inslee joined other West Coast governors and leaders from around the world in a call for action to protect the ocean from further acidification damage. Washington
December 31 Will Be For and About the Birds
Saturday, December 31 -- from Barbara Jensen -- The San Juan Islands Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will be on Saturday, December 31 and is a wonderful way to celebrate the coming of a new year.
What is Your Vision for Future of Eastsound?
-- from Fred Klein -- How important is the future of Eastsound to you…?… What will it be like in twenty years?... And what role would you like to play in answering that question? How
Snow, Cold, Library Work Continues on Schedule
-- from the Orcas Island Library -- Orcas Island Public Library continues expansion project Framing: The majority of the framing was estimated to be complete last week. Additional miscellaneous areas will be completed
New Book Features Island Pollinators
Sunday, December 18, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Darvills -- from Russel Barsh -- The nonprofit conservation laboratory Kwiaht celebrates the holiday season with the launch of a new adult coloring book and illustrated guide to
Farm to Cafeteria Program in November
--from Ashley Randall -- K-5th Farm to Classroom: During the first week of November, we met local botanist, Madrona Murphy, and her favorite plant, Great Camas. We explored the plants relationship to the Native Salish
Who Needs Kids? Tech Workshops Are Here
Have lingering questions and nagging doubts about how to use new technologies? Don't be bugging your kids for tech help or moaning that you never had kids to keep you current. Instead, bring your computers,
Local Book Sales Earmarked for Mount Grant Campaign
-- from Val and Leslie Veirs -- As the holiday season continues and the Mount Grant Campaign nears its goal (only $25,000 to go), community members have a unique gift-buying opportunity. The charming Book of
Larsen-led Ecosystem Restoration Bill Heads to Senate
-- from Office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced that an effort he spearheaded – along with other members of the Washington delegation – to authorize $451 million for the
Lawsuit Seeks to Cut Funds for Failure to Protect Coastal Waters
-- from Associated Press -- Photo: Elaine Thompson/AP SEATTLE (AP) — An environmental group is suing the federal government to force Washington state to do more to protect Puget Sound from polluted runoff
Where Your Food Bank Donations Go
-- from the Orcas Island Food Bank -- The graph says it all 55% of the food and money the Orcas Island Food Bank receives is from our incredible Orcas community. The 33%
Brrrrreaking News: Weather Coming
-- from National Weather Service -- ... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Thursday morning through Friday morning... The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Storm Watch... which is in effect from
Meeting on Lopez Re: Growlers
Wednesday, December 7, 3 - 6 p.m., Lopez Center -- from Sue Kollet -- The Council will be attending an Open House on Lopez Island at the Lopez Center for the Community and the Arts,
Guest Opinion: Orcas Medical Center Questions & Answers
-– from the Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) –- (Updated Dec. 5, 2016) (This is the first in a series of answers to frequently asked questions about the OMF/UW Medicine plan to have a UW Neighborhood
