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
Habitat Store Truck Returning to Orcas
Monday, September 26, Noon - 3 p.m., Island Market -- from Jim Duffield -- Mark your calendar for the next visit by the Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck. It will be at Island Market
Orcas Fire Chief Search Committee Outlines Process
-- from Barbara Bedell, Chair, Orcas Fire and Rescue Commission -- The Search Committee for a new chief for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has completed the first portion of its task. After writing and
Interpretive Walk Scheduled for Historic L.H. Wheeler Kiln
Sunday, September 11, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., President Channel Preserve -- from Tanja Williamson -- Join Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty and Historian Boyd Pratt on a field trip to the L.H. Wheeler lime kiln ruins
Orcas Voters to Hold Meeting for Candidate for Public Lands Commissioner
-- from Joe Symons -- Lynn Bahrych, Joe Symons, and Irmgard Conley invite you to meet and support Hilary Franz for Commissioner of Public Lands on Tuesday, Sept. 6th from 4 to 6 p.m. at
Letter to Editor | SJI’s Mount Grant Worth the Trip
-- from Barbara Marrett & Bill Watson, Sunday Summit Volunteers -- Have you had a chance to enjoy “Sundays at the Summit” of Mount Grant on San Juan Island? The road to the top is open
2016 Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan Comments Open
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Parks, Trails and Natural Areas Plan (PTNA) provides direction for the development, management and acquisition of parks, trails, non-motorized transportation facilities, and natural areas for the Parks
Yellow Island Burn Was Controlled, Necessary
-- by Lin McNulty -- Smoke emanating from a Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) controlled burn on Yellow Island caught the attention of many islanders on Saturday as the haze wafted its way near Orcas.
Update on Library Expansion and Levy Lid Lift
Library construction of a new wing continues with pouring the concrete slab for its foundation or "footprint" -- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library-- Construction of the Orcas Island Public Library
Fire Risk Status “HIGH” – Only Recreational Fires Allowed
-- from Robert Low, SJC Fire Marshal -- Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has changed its fire risk status from “EXTREME” to “HIGH. This will limit burning to
Superintendent Looks Forward to New School Year
-- from Superintendent Eric Webb -- Fall is in the air, and September is rapidly approaching. I love September……….. the first day of school is on the horizon, and the learning and fun will once
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)
