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
Snow, Cold, Library Work Continues on Schedule
-- from the Orcas Island Library -- Orcas Island Public Library continues expansion project Framing: The majority of the framing was estimated to be complete last week. Additional miscellaneous areas will be completed
New Book Features Island Pollinators
Sunday, December 18, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Darvills -- from Russel Barsh -- The nonprofit conservation laboratory Kwiaht celebrates the holiday season with the launch of a new adult coloring book and illustrated guide to
Farm to Cafeteria Program in November
--from Ashley Randall -- K-5th Farm to Classroom: During the first week of November, we met local botanist, Madrona Murphy, and her favorite plant, Great Camas. We explored the plants relationship to the Native Salish
Who Needs Kids? Tech Workshops Are Here
Have lingering questions and nagging doubts about how to use new technologies? Don't be bugging your kids for tech help or moaning that you never had kids to keep you current. Instead, bring your computers,
Local Book Sales Earmarked for Mount Grant Campaign
-- from Val and Leslie Veirs -- As the holiday season continues and the Mount Grant Campaign nears its goal (only $25,000 to go), community members have a unique gift-buying opportunity. The charming Book of
Larsen-led Ecosystem Restoration Bill Heads to Senate
-- from Office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced that an effort he spearheaded – along with other members of the Washington delegation – to authorize $451 million for the
Lawsuit Seeks to Cut Funds for Failure to Protect Coastal Waters
-- from Associated Press -- Photo: Elaine Thompson/AP SEATTLE (AP) — An environmental group is suing the federal government to force Washington state to do more to protect Puget Sound from polluted runoff
Where Your Food Bank Donations Go
-- from the Orcas Island Food Bank -- The graph says it all 55% of the food and money the Orcas Island Food Bank receives is from our incredible Orcas community. The 33%
Brrrrreaking News: Weather Coming
-- from National Weather Service -- ... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Thursday morning through Friday morning... The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Storm Watch... which is in effect from
Meeting on Lopez Re: Growlers
Wednesday, December 7, 3 - 6 p.m., Lopez Center -- from Sue Kollet -- The Council will be attending an Open House on Lopez Island at the Lopez Center for the Community and the Arts,
Guest Opinion: Orcas Medical Center Questions & Answers
-– from the Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) –- (Updated Dec. 5, 2016) (This is the first in a series of answers to frequently asked questions about the OMF/UW Medicine plan to have a UW Neighborhood
Lecture: How Stormwater Kills Coho Salmon
Tuesday, December 13, 6 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Jean Lyle -- On Tuesday, December 13 come enjoy a free dinner and free lecture about how urban stormwater is killing coho salmon before they can
Will it Snow? Will it Snow? Will it Snow?
-- from National Weather Service -- ... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 am to noon PST Monday... The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Weather Advisory... which is in effect from
Sights and Sounds from Standing Rock Walkout
-- by Cara Russell, with Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=48514] “How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us. If we do not own the
EPRC Chair Resigns – Update
-- by Margie Doyle -- Greg Ayers current chair, announced his resignation from the Eastsound PlannIng Review Committee (EPRC) county advisory group at its monthly meeting on December 1. The group currently consists of Ayers,
