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
Doe Bay Resort Promotes Indian Island in January
-- from Russel Barsh -- The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory, a volunteer monitoring and stewardship program, is the beneficiary of Doe Bay Resort’s Open-Mic Thursday nights in January. Every pizza you eat helps put
How Important is Future of Eastsound to You?
-- from Fred Klein -- There’s still time for YOU to register and participate…starts this Saturday at 1 p.m, Just imagine...Being part of a process where contentious issues are raised and dealt with in a
Last Seen in October, “Granny,” J2, Now Presumed Dead
-- by Lin McNulty -- [metaslider id=49200] Our new year, 2017, launches with the news of another celebrity death. In this case, it is our very own celebrity orca, J2, also known as Granny. In
Severe Weather Shelter Open, Tonight Through Thursday
-- from Janine Heimerich -- The Severe Weather Shelter [at Orcas Island Community Church] will be open tonight (Monday, 1/2/17) -- Thursday night (1/5/17). We are open 7 p.m. -- 8 a.m. Guests should arrive
Letter to Editor | Let’s Re-Vision Our Eastsound Vision
-- from Tony Ayer -- Sometimes far out suggestions evoke new ways to envision an issue that may divide a community or even a family unit. With great credit to those who are trying to
Where We Go From Here Followup: Our Revolution San Juan County to Launch
Sunday, January 8, 5 - 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Learner Limbach -- As we say goodbye to 2016 and move into the New Year we are happy to share this announcement with
Orcas Issues Predicts: Expect the Unexpected in 2017
Orcas Medical Center will receive the necessary donations by the January 15 date to proceed with the agreement with University of Washington Neighborhood Clinics to assume operations at OMC. Growlers will soon be practicing landings
Marine Lecture Series Focuses on Rhinoceros Auklets
Tuesday, January 10, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Jean Lyle -- Fledge your winter nest and come find out what’s happening with sea birds. Rhinoceros auklets are one of the
OPAL Rental Housing Project Not Funded by State in 2016
-- from Judy Whiting -- There will be no state funding for affordable rentals on Orcas in 2016. That’s the disappointing news from the Washington State Housing Trust Fund. It means construction of OPAL Community
Go Jump in the Lake! with Orcas Island Rowing
Sunday, January 1 at 11 a.m. Sharp The Polar Bear Plunge 2016 --photo courtesy JoEllen Moldoff Orcas Island Rowing is once again encouraging all the brave souls on Orcas Island to take a
Guest Opinion | UWNC and Orcas Island Healthcare
-- from Dick and BJ Arnold, Carol Boring, Dale Heisinger, JoEllen Moldoff, Patsy and Stu Stephens (reprinted from Dec. 22) -- In our opinion piece published the week of December 11, we expressed our desire to
Salish Sea Stands to Hold First Organizational Meeting
Monday, January 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Mark Mayer, Orcas Action Pod -- You are invited to be part of Salish Sea Stands. We are a group dedicated to protecting
Celebrate New Year with Moran Free Day
-- from Jacqueline Daigle -- Friends of Moran State Park wishes everyone a very happy new year. On Sunday, January 1, 2017, Washington State Parks will not require the Discover Pass to visit state parks.
Just How Windy Was It?
-- from National Weather Service -- Wind speeds below 35 mph were omitted. Values with a (s) are sustained winds. Values with a (p) are peak winds. The rest are gusts. Location......................Speed..........Time/Date Lopez Island.................56 mph
Navy Releases Preliminary Drinking Water Test Results Near NAS
-- from Mike Welding -- The following update is provided as part of the Navy's ongoing community drinking water testing for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances). As of Dec. 23, the
