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
Abreu and Limbach Come Back from People’s Summit Galvanized
-- by Margie Doyle, updated June 20 at 3 p.m. -- Sharon Abreu and Learner Limbach Sharon Abreu and Learner Limbach returned this week from the second "People's Summit" held last weekend in
Upcoming Bond: Needs Over Wants
--by Ayn Gailey -- After months of collecting community feedback, the School Board held a special meeting on Wednesday, June 14, to hear more input and make a decision on what to do about the
Orcas Garden Club’s Annual Tour
Saturday - Sunday, June 24 - 25, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Island Garden Tour -- Five gardens invite you to explore a variety of special places on our
Ferries Propose Price Increase
-- from Reema Griffith, Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) Executive Director -- Ferry customers and anyone with an interest in Washington State Ferry fares are being asked to weigh in on a new fare proposal
Moving Days at the Library
-- from Martin Arnold for the Orcas Island Public Library -- It's finally here! Moving day(s)! The Orcas Island Library will close at 1 pm Monday, June 19 and remain closed until 10 am Thursday,
New “Market Bucks” Program to Promote Locally Grown Foods
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Health and Community Services has partnered with Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor, Orcas Island Community Foundation, the Lopez Locavores, and the Honeywell Foundation, to offer
Schedule for 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update Posted
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The schedule for the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update has been revised and is now posted on the Community Development website. The website has also been expanded to include
Letter to Editor | They’ve Been At It Again
-- from Kathryn Hansen for SJC Parks, Recreation, and Fair -- Thanks to the tremendous efforts of volunteers Fred Klein and Robin Kucklick, the lawn at the Village Green is looking better than ever. Last
Judge Overturns $2.4M Tesoro Fine
-- from KOMO News -- A judge has overturned a workplace-safety fine levied against Tesoro following the 2010 deadly explosion at its Anacortes, Washington, refinery. The proposed order by Judge Mark Jaffe with the state
West Coast States Encourage Worldwide Fight Against Ocean Acidification
-- from Tara Lee for Governor Inslee's Office -- Julie Horowitz, second from left, a senior adviser to Gov. Jay Inslee, represents Washington state this week at the United Nations Ocean Conference in New
OPALCO Wants Input on Community Solar
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- UPDATE JUNE 9: Last week OPALCO released information on its 2018 Community Solar project. We have an update to the amount of energy produced by the project. It will
Bye, Bye Bear
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- The Orcas Bear has finally been caught. He was found inside the culvert trap they had set at an address off of Olga Road sometime last night. Both Washington
Orcas Bear Captured
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Issues contacted Sheriff Ron Krebs this evening to verify that that our Orcas Island black bear has been captured and removed from the island. The bear was taken off
Workshop to Explore Biomass as Energy Source
Saturday, June 24, 12 - 3 p.m., San Juan Island Grange -- from Cailin Mackenzie for Northwest Natural Resource Group -- Renewable energy from woody biomass can be an empowering strategy for forest owners in the San
OPALCO No Longer Accepting CenturyLink Payments
-- from Suzanne Olson of OPALCO -- Since 1994, OPALCO has been accepting CenturyLink payments in its office locations and in drop boxes throughout the County as a service to the Co-op membership. CenturyLink has
