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
Center for Whale Research on Orca Death
-- from Kenneth C. Balcomb, Center for Whale Research -- J28 was born in mid-winter 1992/93 in or near Puget Sound Washington, and was the first of four known calves born to J17 in the
Another Orca Death
-- by Amy Smart from the Victoria, B.C. Times-Colonist -- Now that mother J28 has died of apparent malnutrition, her calf J54 is not expected to survive. Photo courtesy of Ken Balcomb Hopes
To Our Readers: Orcas Issues Publisher Margie Doyle to Work for Orcas Center
Dear Orcas Issues readers; Recently I was approached to help the Orcas Center during the period when they look for a new executive director. In this position, I will primarily be enabling the Center staff
County Publishes Preliminary 2017 Budget
-- from San Juan County -- The 2017 Preliminary Budget for San Juan County has been published. The theme of the 2017 Budget Message is “Building for the Future.” With the effects of the Great
Whale Museum Honors Southern Residents Who Have Passed
Wednesday, November 2, 3 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Jenny Atkinson -- Please join us on Wednesday, November 2nd at 3:00 p.m. as we honor the lives and commemorate the deaths of passed Southern Resident
Become a Master Gardener this Spring
Applications are due November 1 -- San Juan County WSU Master Gardener program -- Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Training Program. Volunteer trainees will receive over
Letter to the Editor: Concern for Eastsound’s Future
-- by Michael Budnick -- To the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC), sent on Oct. 10 by email to Rick Hughes/ EPRC County Liaison Dear Members of the EPRC, I am writing this letter
Kaleidoscope Invests in Outdoor Play
-- by Margie Doyle -- Amber Paulsen with the work-in-progress revamped playground at Kaleidoscope Childcare Center on North Beach Road When Kaleidoscope Childcare Center was discredited for its play area, Director Amber Paulsen
Vision for Eastsound: The Conversation Begins
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=47685] Gretchen Krampf,Thrive Orcas Island community organizer and co-founder of Leadership San Juan Islands, said at the opening of the 50-50 Vision for Eastsound gathering last night (Wednesday, Oct.
Letter to Editor | Standing Rock is Line in the Sand
-- from Spirit Eagle -- I believe that the Dakota Access Pipeline which is being forced upon the Lakota people and the people of several states along the Missouri River is "the line in the
Eastsound Vision for the Milennials’ Future
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- It’s a 50/50 Conversation: Eastsound Village … What’s Your Vision? Join us Wednesday, October 26th at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. Eastsound Village is the center
County Adopts Ordinance Regulating Carryout Bags
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County took a big step forward in reducing litter and unnecessary waste and protecting water quality and wildlife by reducing the use of plastic bags in
Rich Childers To Speak on Dungeness Crab Fishery Update
Tuesday, November 1, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Joe Gaydos -- Inhabiting eel grass beds and various other seafloor habitats from the Aleutian Islands to Santa Cruz, California, Dungeness crab are a popular delicacy
Gather Up Your Garbage for First Halloween Clean-Up
-- from Danielle Wheeler for Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) -- Have you noticed? There's quite a bit of trash out there folks... ORS has decided to put on the first ever post-summer "Halloween Clean-Up" on
Changes to OPALCO Election Process Approved
-- from Suzanne Olson -- After hearing from the membership at OPALCO open house events, the Board approved a number of the changes to the election process that were proposed by a volunteer Member Review
