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 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
Library Fair: Past, Present and Future for Many Years to Come
-- by Madeleine Treneer, Orcas Issues summer intern -- Beat the heat with books and reading at the Library Fair 2016 Mysteries, Classics, Fiction, History, Biographies, Humor, and many more genres were among
Red Flag Fire Warnings for County
Thursday - Friday, August 18 - 19 -- from Robert Low, San Juan County Fire Marshal -- Red Flag warnings are forecasted for San Juan County on August 18 and 19. Please use extreme caution
An Earful on Orcas: Ferries’ Staff Comes to Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle -- Secretary for Ferries Lynn Griffith meets Orcas residents, with, from left, Bob Jarman, Jim Corenman, Rick Hughes (partially hidden), Brian Churchwell and Jay Mooney, Port Captain In a
Letter to the Editor: Help Replace Oil Spill Assc. Landing Craft
-- from Islands Oil Spill Association -- Thanks to the generosity of the San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF), each of us has a special opportunity to help Islands’ Oil Spill Association purchase a much-needed
Sam Coleman At the Helm of the Chamber Music Festival
--- by Margie Doyle -- Sam Coleman, President of the Orcas Island Chamber Festival Board Sam Coleman has been a familiar face for over a decade on the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
