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
Letter to Editor | I’m For Energy Independence
-- from Bill Severson -- My name is Bill Severson, running for the OPALCO Board of Directors. A longtime resident of the San Juans and a retired Electrical Engineer, I offer the clear choice to
Whale Research Center to Participate in “Give Big”
-- from Ken Balcomb, Center for Whale Research -- On May 10, 2017 the Center for Whale Research is joining more than one thousand nonprofits in raising money to help make Greater Seattle a stronger,
Electric Vehicle Car Show Coming to Friday Harbor
Saturday, April 29, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., County Parking Lot -- from Ryan T. Palmateer -- Lower your carbon footprint in style at the Friday Harbor Electric Vehicle (EV) Car Show. Come check out a wide
Orcas Village Park and Ride Project is Underway
-- from San Juan County Public Works -- This week marks the beginning of construction activities for the Orcas Village Park Project. Drivers are cautioned to reduce speeds within the work zone on Orcas Road
Healthy Soil Topic at Next Garden Club Meet
Wednesday, April 19, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Vanessa Julian -- Good soil is an important ingredient in the recipe for strong, healthy plants. Dr. Craig Cogger, a soil scientist from WSU will be
Guest Opinion | Whale Watching Endangers Our Orca
-- from Janet Thomas -- The public comment deadline for supporting a protection zone for our Southern Resident orca whales is Apr. 13. The Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW) are facing extinction. The science is
Donate Items for Granny’s Attic Sale
-- from Arron Redford for the Senior Center -- Spring is on the doorstep and it’s time to clean out the attic! Once again the Orcas Island Senior Center is collecting donations of interesting and
Farm to Classroom Expands Students’ Knowledge of Edible Plants
-- from Ashley  Randall -- During the month of March, the sun began to shine brighter on our school garden. With spring on our minds, we tested our knowledge of edible and medicinal herbs by
State Approves County Shoreline Master Program
-- from Robert J. Fritzen, Department of Ecology -- On Apr. 5, 2017, the Department of Ecology (Ecology) approved, with changes, the San Juan County (County) Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The SMP includes goals, policies,
Rally and Solutions Fair as Salish Sea Stands for Climate Action
Saturday, April 29, 12 - 1:30 p.m., San Juan County Courthouse Steps -- from Katie Fleming -- Join your community on Saturday, Apr. 29 in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island in solidarity with Climate Movement
New Video Highlights How Healthy Shorelines Can Adjust to Rising Seas
-- from Katie Fleming -- Sea level rise and climate change: they’re what coastal communities around the globe are increasingly talking about and feeling the impacts of. Forward-thinking individuals and governments are taking steps to
Jackpot Bingo Winner Shares With Community
-- from Mindy Sonshine -- Before 9-year-old Chase Connell ventured into a Bingo hall for the first time, on Thursday night, Apr. 6 at the local American Legion, he made a deal with his sister and another friend
Ranker Outdoor Early Learning Pilot Passes House
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Ranker's bill to start a four-year pilot program for outdoor early learning passed the House of Representatives today and is on its way to the Governor’s
The Exchange Now Digs In For the Long Haul
-- by Sam Gailey -- Paula Treneer, ORS; Mike Greenberg, ORS; Rick Hughes, SJC County Council; Tim Blanchard, ORS; Pete Moe, ORS; Greg Sawyer, SJC; Mike Thomas, SJC On Wednesday, Apr. 5, the
Guest Editorial: State Legislators Block Internet Intrusion
-- from the Daily Olympian -- Aided by the Congress, President Donald Trump struck a blow this week for high-tech freedom and against individuals’ privacy on the internet. Perhaps the Other Washington can strike back.
