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
House to Hear Bill Re: Oil Transportation Safety
-- from Stephanie Buffum -- At this time, the Oil Transportation Safety Bill (HB 1611) is making its way to a full floor vote in the State House. This is a commonsense bill that holds
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Agenda
Tuesday, March 7, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Wes Heinmiller -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Public Meeting Deer Harbor Fire Station #24 Mar. 7, 2017 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Unemployed? Under Employed? Free Seminars Coming Up
Beginning March 9, 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Friday Harbor American Legion -- from Minnie Knych -- The Northwest Workforce Council Career Center will host a series of free seminars entitled Strategies of Success beginning
Navy Shares Drinking Water Sampling Results
-- from Mike Welding, NAS Whidbey -- The following update is provided as part of the Navy's ongoing community drinking water testing for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). As
Ranker Outdoor Early Learning Pilot Passes Senate
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- A bill introduced by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, passed the state Senate [Tuesday] with bipartisan support. “This bill will help children get outside at an early
Forest Stewardship Classes Upcoming
Saturdays, March 11- April 8, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Skagit Valley College Community Room -- from San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Your Land. Your Trees. Your Goals. This comprehensive university-based forestry class will help you
Guest Opinion | Comp Plan? What’s That? Who Cares?
-- by Joe Symons -- I am not working on the Comp Plan because it brings me joy. The motivation for this work is love: love of these precious islands and a strong impulse for
Sign Up Now for Refuse to Use Challenge
-- from Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling/Exchange -- Time is running out to sign up for #Refusetouseorcas. March 1st is the deadline to join ORS/The Exchange and the SeaDoc Society in the Refuse To Use Challenge.
Speak Up Now to Establish Whale Protection Zone
-- from Stephanie Buffum -- [On] March 1, our local San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) wants to hear from citizens about whether it should facilitate a community conversation about a proposed whale protection
Guest Opinion | My Visit to a Detention Center
-- from Bill Buchan -- A few weeks ago when our "so-called" President sprung his seven Muslim country travel ban on our nation on a Friday afternoon, I woke up very angry at 4 a.m.
Eastsound Planners Hear from Public Works, Visioners, and Waterfront Developers
Thursday, March 2, 3 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station At its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, following the Approval of Minutes (for February 2017- sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/11497) and public comments, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will
You Can Put Your Faith in That
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- All day long we process and interpret patterns and momentary snapshots of life, in order to make meaning. Tarot cards, astrology, economic forecasting, political unrest, weather patterns, a grumpy barista,
Governor Spotlights Threats to Washington’s Economy and Natural Resources from Invasive Species
-- from Susan Zemek, Office of the Governor -- OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee declared the week of Feb. 26 as Invasive Species Awareness Week in Washington State, noting that invasive species cost the United
State Commerce Dept. Awards Grant to Economic Development Council
-- from Victoria Compton -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is pleased to announce the award of a Washington State Department of Commerce Work Start grant for a county-wide Marine Trades Education
Wolf Hollow Assures Us Spring is on the Way
-- from Shona Aitken, Wolf Hollow -- It may be difficult to believe when it’s still February and there’s frost at night, but spring is on its way. Buds are appearing on the trees and
