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
Good News Abounds at Orcas Historical Museums’ Annual Dinner
-- by Carol Kulminski -- Brittney Maruska, Leith Templin, Edrie Vinson, Spencer Clark, Jim Biddick There were so many good reports coming from Board President Jim Biddick, and the new museum director Brittney
Hear from Orcas Lions and Orcas Center at Lions’ Sunrise Club
Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 8 a.m. at the Skillet -- from Chris White for Orcas Lions -- This Wednesday, the 25th The Orcas Island Lions club invites you to our breakfast meeting -- 8 a.m.
Washington Launches an Updated Invasive Species Reporting App
-- from WA Recreation and Conservation Office -- Who should you tell if you reel in a strange fish, find a new plant taking over in your yard or local park, spot a strange insect
Morris Bill Would Give Electricity Customers More Service, Incentive Options
-- from Rep. Jeff Morris' Office -- Technology often drives change in how services are provided, and electric utilities aren’t immune, which is why Rep. Jeff Morris has introduced a bill giving them more flexibility
ORS, SeaDoc Launch 2017 “Refuse to Use” Challenge
-- from The SeaDoc Society and The Exchange -- Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange and The SeaDoc Society, both Orcas based non-profits, are teaming up to put a spotlight on the negative environmental impacts of single-use
Beach-walkers Wanted for COASST Training
Saturday, January 28, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Katie Holmes -- The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver two free training sessions: one focused on beached birds and one
Orcas Women and Children to March Across the Country on Saturday
-- from Kristin Kolb -- Numerous Orcas Island women and children are amassing in Washington, D.C., Seattle, Friday Harbor, and Eastsound, for the Women’s March on Washington this coming Saturday, January 21, the day after
2017 Accessory Dwelling Unit Eligibility Deadline
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) is accepting applications for detached ADU permits proposed outside of urban growth areas and activity centers until 4:30 pm February
Eastsound Water Sets Efficiency Record for 2016
-- from Eastsound Water -- This week a group of 50 local residents and business owners spent 12 hours developing a new “Vision Statement” for Eastsound. Eastsound Water’s Paul Kamin took part in the process.
“Salish Sea Stands” Day of Action Began at Waterfront Park
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=49642] “Salish Sea Stands” day of action today, [January 16] started at the Eastsound Waterfront Park as representatives of the organization and the public met to protest Kinder Morgan
The Promise of Martin Luther King, Jr. Marches On
"I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits. I believe
Local Women Have Their Marching Orders
-- from Mary Gropp -- The 2016 United States Presidential campaign and election received an enormous amount of attention. The upcoming Inauguration has inspired a desire to express feelings about important issues. The Women's March on
“Growler” Draft Environmental Impact Statement: The Emperor Has No Clothes
--from Chom Greacen, Member, Quiet Skies over San Juan County-- The Navy plans to add 36 EA-18G “Growler” fighter jets and roughly double the number of Growler flight operations out of Whidbey Island Naval Air
Navy Agrees To Extend Environmental Impact Study Public Comment Period
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- After urging from Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Navy today announced it will extend by 30 days the ongoing public
Stand for Salish Sea on Monday
Monday, January 16 on San Juan, Lopez, Orcas and Shaw Islands, and interisland ferry -- from Stephanie Buffum -- Islanders are invited to take part in a countywide "Salish Sea Stands" day of action on
