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
J34 is Fifth Orca to Die in 2016
-- from Kenneth C. Balcomb, Senior Scientist Center for Whale Research -- [metaslider id=48993] We regret having to make a distressing announcement during this holiday season, but we confirm from news photographs and eyepatch photos sent
History Made with Larsen Bipartisan Water Bill
-- from Congressman Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced that President Obama has signed the bipartisan Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act – authorizing an effort he spearheaded to secure $451 million
Letter to Editor | It’s Now or Never, Orcas
-- from the Orcas Medical Foundation Board -- If we continue to quarrel about the past and present, we may find that we have lost the future. The proposal to establish a University of Washington
Warning: Thaw Following Sub-Freezing Temperature May Present New Problems
-- from Paul Kamin, originally published Dec. 17, 2016 -- Orcas Island does not regularly experience the extended cold spell that we’ve seen in the past week. The weather forecast suggest that the sub-freezing temperatures
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
