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
Kamin Offers Studies on Eastsound Parking to EPRC
-- by Margie Doyle -- That parking is “the” Eastsound issue was demonstrated by the fact that the bulk of the monthly Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on August 4 was taken up in
Orcas Recycling and Library Awarded Public Facilities Grants
--by Margie Doyle -- The San Juan County Council approved awards of $150,000 to the Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange and of $60,000 to the Orcas Island Public Library yesterday, Aug. 9. The awards are funded
Get Ready for Entry Day at the Fair
Tuesday, August 16, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fairgrounds -- from Ashley King, et. al -- You’ve seen our posters, you’ve heard the chatter, it's FAIR season. Are you getting your entries ready? We are excited
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
Thursday, August 10, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Wes Heinmiller -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee DEER HARBOR FIRE STATION #24 PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AUGUST 10, 2016 1:30 PM TO
County Council at Work: Meetings on Monday and Tuesday
-- by Margie Doyle -- The San Juan County Council will meet Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 8 and 9 in Friday Harbor this week at the Legislative Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, in Friday
Business Spotlight: Island Thyme Celebrates 20 Years
-- by Madeleine Treneer -- Eliza and Chris Morris at their Island Thyme workshop Cardamom, cucumber, jasmine, lavender and sandalwood: these are a few of the natural ingredients which are incorporated into Island Thyme's
Climate Change May Be Turning Gulls into Cannibals
-- by Tristan Baurick, Kitsap Sun -- Biologist Jim Hayward shields himself with an umbrella while visiting a large gull nesting colony on Protection Island, a wildlife refuge in the Strait of Juan de
Deer Harbor Bridge Construction Update
-- from John A. Van Lund, SJC Public Works -- The contractor expects to complete the fill for the west abutment of the temporary bridge, and to begin forming and pouring concrete for the abutments of the temporary bridge.
Eastsound Water Users Annual Meeting
-- from Paul Kamin, EWUA Manager -- Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) is hosting its annual membership meeting on Tuesday August 16th at 6:30 pm At the Eastsound Fire Hall, 45 Lavender Lane. This meeting
Pod Nods Return to Whale Museum
-- from Jenny Atkinson -- Pod Nod overnight marine adventures return to The Whale Museum this summer! The first of the popular “pajama party” sleepovers for children ages 6 to 10 will be held on
OPALCO Board Will Meet on Lopez
Thursday August 18, 8:15 a.m., Woodmen Hall, Lopez -- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at Woodmen Hall, Lopez Island Thursday August 18 at 8:15 am.
Letter to the Editor: What Do You Need in Your County Council?
-- by Bill Watson, Candidate for San Juan County Council, District 1-- Bill Watson, candidate for County Council from San Juan Island The August 2nd Primary is done and I'd like to thank
Get Energy Efficiency Rebates While Sun Shines
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Summer is a great time to take on efficiency projects and rebates for appliances (heat pump water heaters, clothes washers) and heat pumps (ductless and ducted) are still available. Rebate
EPRC Agenda for Thursday Meeting
Thursday, August 4, 3 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Greg Ayers -- Regular Meeting Eastsound Planning & Review Committee (EPRC) August 4, 2016 3:00 – 5:00 PM Welcome and Introductions Additions or
Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan – 2016 Plan Update
-- 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
