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
Free Resources for Waterfront Landowners Available
Waterfront properties in the San Juan Islands are part of a beautiful, complex, and increasingly fragile marine ecosystem that supports salmon, rockfish, seabirds, whales, and human communities. Decisions made by owners of shoreline property can
Whale Museum, Town of Friday Harbor to Host Granny Tribute
Sunday, February 12, 1 - 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Jenny L. Atkinson -- (Photo by Sara Hysazu) Join us for a special Tribute Event to honor Granny (J-2) on February 12.
Fear of Bridges, Canals, Marinas Brings Full House to EPRC Meeting
-- from Paul Kamin -- What…a Bridge to Indian Island, a Marina in Fishing Bay and a “Grand Canal” between Crescent Beach and North Beach? The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee Meeting was packed Thursday
2017 Ag Summit Seed and Scion Swap
February 10, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Camp Orkila Library -- from Katie Wilkins -- The San Juan County Ag Summit will be hosting a seed and scion swap on February 10 from 5:30 to 8:30
Letter to the Editor: School’s Vitality Depends on Rejecting Bond
--by April and Clyde Duke -- We had three children go through the Orcas public school system. Two graduated conventionally and one through the OASIS program. We want to support the ongoing viability of this
Touring Orcas School Grounds
-- from Maryse Sagewynd -- A small group tour of Orcas Island school buildings and grounds with Superintendent Eric Webb provided detailed understanding of the school’s critical needs which would be corrected through the financing of
Guest Column: How to Communicate with Congress
-- by Pat Reuss, National Action Vice President for the National Organization of Women -- What I have been preaching since I came to DC to lobby for women’s rights 38 years ago: Get to
Seed: The Untold Story to Kick Off Agricultural Summit
Thursday, February 9, 7:30 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Jared Lovejoy -- Orcas Island Film Festival and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit Team invites you to the 2017 Ag Summit Weekend Kick Off
Whitfield Recognized for Innovation with Pellet Stove
-- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO Board Vice President, inventor and former Boeing Engineer Dr. Jerry Whitfield of Shaw Island was recognized for his development of the highly efficient Pellet Stove, which burns compressed wood
Editorial | Community Institutions Depend on Your Vote
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island residents have the opportunity to have their say in our local government when they cast their ballots in the special election. Most island residents have received their ballots
Contractors Will Be Spraying Foam Insulation at Library
Thursday, February 2 to Sunday, February 5 -- from Phil Heikkinen -- As part of our building expansion project, contractors will be spraying foam insulation this week, with the odor noticeable from Thursday, February 2
Guest Opinion | School Bond Needed for Whole School Community
-- from Orcas Island School Board and Superintendent Webb -- Soon you will be voting on a new school bond. The bond corrects safety issues and makes essential repairs or improvements to OISD facilities that
County Gears Up for Orcas Landing Park and Ride Project
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County received a $760,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to construct a Park and Ride facility at the Orcas Island Ferry Terminal
5th Annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit, “Gather & Sow”
Friday - Sunday, February 10 -12, Camp Orkila -- from Rhys Hansen -- Join fellow farmers, regional experts, and local food and farm advocates this February 10–12 for a weekend of education, inspiration, and camaraderie
Are We at Risk of Another Major Communications Outage?
-- from OPALCO -- Remember the communications outage of November 2013 caused when CenturyLink’s fiber-optic cable failed? We are once again at risk of a prolonged communications outage due to the deteriorated condition of CenturyLink’s
