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
“Local” is Theme of Farm Parade in Friday Harbor
Saturday, October 1, 2:30 p.m., Friday Harbor -- from Roger Ellison -- The San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 2016 Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade on Saturday October 1. Now in its
Key Grant Awarded for New Affordable Housing Project
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The quest to build much-needed year-round rental housing on Orcas Island is one step closer to reality. OPAL Community Land Trust and San Juan County were recently awarded
Letter to the Editor: Lessons Learned from School’s Community Forum
-- by Maggie Schuler -- Thanks to all who came [to the school-sponsored Community Forum on Sept. 21], shared their beliefs and therefore furthered MY education. I came thinking I was adamantly opposed to building
Calling All Gardeners to Annual Gardening Workshop
Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School, advance registration required -- by the San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Come join other garden enthusiasts at the 2016 Annual Gardening Workshop, Secrets
Thor Hanson Keynote Speaker at Annual Gardening Workshop
-- from the WSU/San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Calling All Gardeners to Our 2016 Gardening Workshop Thor Hanson, scientist and author Author and biologist Thor Hanson will be the keynote speaker at
Commmunity Discusses School Bond Priorities
-- by Margie Doyle -- School District Superintendent Eric Webb explains the discussion process to participants at the Phase III school bond meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21 The school cafeteria buzzed with hive-like
EPRC Consideration of Street Standards “Throws a Curveball” to OPAL
-- by Emma Heikkinen and Margie Doyle -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee members, Eastsound residents, County Planning Commission members, Eastsound Design Review Committee members, Chamber of Commerce staff and County Development staff confer at
Letter to the Editor: Track Donation Brings Problems
-- by Bea vonTobel -- Updated Sept. 20: I would like to offer a couple revisions to my original letter. (Editor's note: revisions are in italics) Sometime when you look a gift horse in the
Fire Commissioners Deliberate Appointee and Increased Number of Commissioners
-- by Margie Doyle -- Members of the public clearly expressed their support for additional Fire Commissioners at the regular meeting of the Orcas Fire and Rescue District commissioners on Monday, Sept. 19. They also
Letter to Editor | Evaluate Elements of Proposed Bond on their Separate Merits
--from Miriam Ziegler-- This letter is in response to Peg Manning’s comment following Martha Farish’s excellent “Guest Opinion: Broad Public Input Needed in School’s Bond Discussion,” published 9/19/16. I cannot address Peg’s question about construction
Fire Risk Status Now “Low”
Fire Risk Status "LOW," Burn Permits set to begin October 3rd -- from Robert Low, SJC Fire Marshal -- Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has reduced
Guest Opinion: Broad Public Input Needed in School’s Bond Discussion
-- by Martha Farish -- The issue [of the School's Phase III bond proposal] needs broad public input. Everyone involved is trying to do the “right” thing. A historical note: before Orcas Park and Rec
Letter to Editor | Café Olga to Close
-- from Bobby Olmsted -- It is with disappointment and sadness that we tell you Café Olga will be closing in mid-October. The building on Urner Street in Eastsound has been sold, and Bev and
Public Hears School Bond Proposals, Asks Questions
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the Sept. 13 community meeting regarding the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Phase III bond proposal, Superintendent Eric Webb, project manager Liz LeRoy and OISD Board President Tony Ghazel,
Heritage Harvest Feast to Benefit Historical Museums
-- from Carol Kulminski -- On Saturday, September 24th, you do not want to miss an evening of fine dining and good cheer at Red Rabbit Farm. Bowls and platters are filled with the best
