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
Public Library Board to Hold Special Meeting
-- from Phil Heikkinen for the Orcas Island Library Board-- The Orcas Island Library Board will hold a Special Meeting in the Library Community Room at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. The agenda
Whale Museum Lecture | Screening of Sonic Sea
Tuesday, August 30, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger -- Update: The venue has changed for the Sonic Sea screening to the San Juan Island Grange. Thanks to the Grange for their
Orcas Fire Sends Help to Lincoln County
-- from Patrick Shepler -- On Sunday night Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a State Fire Mobilization request by sending a brush truck to Lincoln County. The two person crew, one from Orcas
Orcas Fire and Rescue Joins Other Agencies to Rescue Two Boatloads of Kayakers
-- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR)-- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Patrol (Boat and Helicopter), YMCA Camp Orkila, Washington State Parks and Outer Island Excursions responded
Final Pod Nod for the Summer at The Whale Museum
Friday, August 26, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jenny Atkinson -- Pod Nod overnight marine adventures will return one final time this summer to The Whale Museum! The final popular “pajama party” sleepover
Deer Harbor Bridge Construction This Week
-- from John Lund -- Razz Construction will be installing additional bracing, decking, and railing on the temporary bridge, which will accommodate vehicle traffic during the demolition of the existing bridge and construction of the
Whale Museum Lecture | Ocean Forecast Predicts Seasonal Outlook for PNW
Wednesday, August 24, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger -- The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Samantha Siedlecki of the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO)
Brigid Ehrmantraut Interns for the Chamber Music Festival
-- by Emma Heikkinen, Orcas Issues Summer Intern -- Brigid Ehrmantraut A concert is more than musicians performing -- a great deal of organizational work is required, with a multitude of artists collaborating
Whale Museum Lecture | Salish Sea: What’s in the Name?
Tuesday, August 23, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger -- The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Bert Webber as part of the 2016 Summer Lecture Series on Tuesday, August 23rd at
Preliminary Flood Insurance Study and Maps Available for Review and Comment
-- from San Juan County Communications -- FEMA has released the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for community review until September 12, 2016. Materials are available at www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata or www.sanjuanco.com/1152/Preliminary-FEMA-FIRM-FIS-Study Comments may be sent
Eastsound Water Board Election Results
--from Paul Kamin, Manager EWUA-- At the Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) Annual Meeting on Aug 16, 209 votes were cast. Voter turnout was approximately 20% and exceeded the 10% quorum requirement. Joe Cohen, Clyde
Sunrise Volunteers to Hear from Rock Island
-- from Chris White -- Sunrise breakfast meeting will on August 19th at 7:00 AM. As usual coffee is on the Orcas Island Lions club, order breakfast, get the Sunrise update report and finally, listen
EWUA Updates Members in Annual Meeting
-- by Lin McNulty -- Innovative and award-winning was the message at Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) Annual Meeting on Tuesday, August 16, as General Manager Paul Kamin highlighted key water system projects over the last year.
Burn Ban Now in Effect
-- from Robert Low, SJC Fire Marshal -- Due to the high heat and low fuel moisture levels, all of San Juan County will be at the EXTREME fire hazard level. Therefore, no fires, including
WSU Extension Offers Twilight Shaw Island Forest Tour
Wednesday, August 24, 5:45 - 7:30 p.m., Religious Sisters of Mercy Property, Shaw Island -- from Ian Fawley, WSU-- Long summer evenings are perfect for enjoying “twilight tours” of local forests. These free out-in-the-woods events
