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
Phase III School Bond Discussion
-- from the Orcas Island School District -- Modernization: Phase III, August 15th and 16th, 2016 Schedule: 9 a.m. - Introductions and Welcome (School Cafeteria) Goals o Community Input o Create Schedule o Create Project
Can’t Make EWUA Meeting? Vote Proxy
Tuesday, August 16, 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Paul Kamin -- [A] reminder that Eastsound Water’s Annual meeting is Tuesday night at the Fire Hall at 6:30 pm. The Annual meeting’s Board Election
Letter to the Editor: Bond Proposal Will Impact School Music Program
-- by Catherine Pederson -- Our School Music Program is facing a crisis situation! You probably received a postcard in the mail last week thanking islanders for the completion of the last two years’ Phase
Deer Harbor Bridge Update
-- from John A. Van Lund, PE, SE, Sr. Proj. Engineer -- Motorists will continue to use the existing bridge for at least another week as the contractor begins assembling the temporary bridge this week. Grading of the new
Flotsam & Jetsam | Horseshoe Highway Buffet
— a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin — One benefit of the recent Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission decision to allow the salvaging of road-kill deer and elk is that the Horseshoe Highway
Larsen Announces $2 Million Grant to Improve Orcas Island Airport
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Ranking Member on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, [yesterday] announced that the Port of Orcas has been awarded a $2,004,466 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to
Permaculture Celebration at Orcasong Farm
Wednesday, August 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Orcasong Farm -- from Gretchen Krampf -- We invite you to join us at Orcasong Farm, 280 Dolphin Bay Road, for a day of community and permaculture
“Con” Writers Needed for Ballot Measures
-- from San Juan County Elections Office -- Two local taxing districts have submitted resolutions to the San Juan County Auditor to place tax measures on the November ballot. The Orcas Island Library District is
Creating with Calendula in the School Garden
Making salve in the school garden. -- by Ashley Randall -- While waiting for our salves to set, we turned to a large bed of calendula flowers for inspiration. We identified and discussed
Watch Perseids Meteor Shower Tonight From Mount Constitution
Friday, August 12 -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- Park Rangers will be leaving Mount Constitution Road open on the night of Friday, August 12, and invite the public to view the Perseid Meteor
Center for Whale Research to Use Drones to Discover More about Killer Whales
-- from Center for Whale Research -- Drones will be used to discover more about the social lives of killer whales as part of new research which could help protect the species. Experts from the
Planning Commission Calls Special Meeting
Friday, August 26, 8:30 a.m., Legislative Hearing Room -- from Lynda Guernsey -- The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, August 26, 2016 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor
OICF Receives National Recognition
-- from Hilary Canty -- In the annual publication by Foundation Center’s cf Insights The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is ranked #1 nationally for "Most Gifts per Capita." Gifts per Capita is calculated by
Memorial for Bob Lundeen this Sunday
Bob Lundeen There is a Celebration of Life in honor of Bob Lundeen planned for Sunday, August 14th from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. Bob Lundeen passed away on April
Fire Risk Status Upgraded to “High”
-- 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 “MODERATE” to “HIGH." This will limit
