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
Deer Harbor Bridge Construction Update
-- from John A. Van Lund -- The top photo shows the existing wood bridge in front of the newly constructed temporary vehicle and pedestrian bridges. The bottom left and right photos show the
OMC / Island Hospital Contract for Patient Care to Expire in December
-- by Lin McNulty -- With the contract to maintain patient services at Orcas Medical Center (OMC) set to expire on December 31, 2016, Orcas Medical Foundation Board (OMF) and Island Hospital have been in negotiations
Celebrate Return of Salmon With Salmon BBQ
Saturday, September 3, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., RSVP Required -- from Daniel Poppe -- The Salmon Homecoming, sponsored by Long Live the Kings and Nootka Marine Adventures, celebrates the return of Chinook to the
Response from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District
-- from Acting Chief Scott Williams and representatives of San Juan County Fire District #2 -- We are responding to comments from community members to recent news (see orcasissues.com/coffin-resigns-fire-commission-dicaprio-appointed/) regarding the Fire District. We appreciate
School Music Program Supporters Have Their Say at Board Meeting
-- by Margie Doyle -- Members of the community spoke of the need and benefits of an adequate classroom to accommodate the growing School Strings Music Program, at the regular Orcas Island School District (OISD)
Letter to the Editor: Does Eastsound Still Need Architectural Design Standards?
-- by John Campbell, Chairman, Eastsound Design Review Committee-- History: 25 years ago there was a general outcry in favor of minimum architectural standards in response to a big dowdy building that engulfed a treasured
Public Meeting on Updated Deer Harbor Hamlet Plan
Wednesday, August 31, 4 - 6 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Club -- from Colin Maycock -- San Juan County Department of Community Development will host a public meeting on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, between 4
Coffin Resigns from Fire Commission; DiCaprio Appointed
-- by Margie Doyle, Updated Aug. 23 at 9 p.m.-- Commissioner Jim Coffin, far left, announced his resignation at the OIFR commission meeting. He will be replaced by TJ DiCaprio (next to him). Barbara
Guest Opinion: OPAL Working on Local Home Mortgage Fund
-- by Alexander Conrad -- A recent guest opinion by Ken Wood suggested one approach to increasing the affordability of housing. The [opinion] illustrated how the cost of capital (i.e. interest rates and terms) impact
Entering Phase III: School District Starts Community Discussions
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. -- The Phase III School bond is discussed on a tour through the high school weight room with, from left, "Way Forward" Facilitator Fred
Hard Workers Abound on Orcas Island: Let’s Honor Them!
-- by Lin McNulty and Margie Doyle -- For a tourist, vacation "paradise," many year-round Orcas Island residents are renowned for their work ethic, which seems to be "Life is uncertain, get your work done
Deer Harbor Hamlet Plan Update Set for Public Review, Comments
Wednesday, August 31, 4 - 6 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Club -- from Colin Maycock, SJC Community Development -- On Wednesday, August 31, 2016 between 4 pm and 6 pm at the Deer Harbor Community Club, 4319
Eastsound Visioning Statement Now Has a Survey
-- from Jim Jonassen -- The EPRC Task group "to help enrich a community dialogue on the future to inform the [County Comprehensive] plan update,' will again have an information booth at the Farmers Market
OPALCO Awarded Grant for $1 Million for Grid Modernization
-- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO’s spirit of innovation was recognized this week as the Co-op was awarded a $1 million grid modernization grant by the Washington Clean Energy Fund (CEF). OPALCO is the smallest
Inslee Declares Wildfire Emergency in 20 Counties
-- from Tara Lee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today proclaimed a state of emergency for 20 counties in response to multiple wildfires in Eastern Washington threatening homes, businesses, public infrastructure and natural resources. Inslee toured
