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
Public Meeting: The Future of Eastsound
Thursday, October 13, 6 p.m., Senior Center Lundeen Room -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce and the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) are hosting a public meeting seeking
$451 M for Puget Sound Protection, Restoration Passes House
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Congressman: ‘this project will help facilitate restoration of river deltas, beaches, open coastal inlets, and barrier embayments within the region’ Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced that the House has
Guest Opinion: Election Review Committee Process Free of OPALCO Mgmt/Board Input
-- by Terry O'Sullivan -- [In response to recent opinions expressed in Orcas Issues,] and as one co-chair of the Election Review Committee, I want to ensure that everyone understands that OPALCO’s Board and Management
Guest Opinion: OPALCO’s Proposed Election Changes Significant
--by Alex MacLeod-- If you were paying attention, you might recall that the last OPALCO election was fraught with controversy, miscues and mismanagement. It began in January when Gerry Lawlor, the No. 2 guy at
Letter to Editor | Open Letter to OPALCO
-- from Michael Karp -- To: OPALCO Board of Directors General Manager Re: Member Review Committee on Elections I am compelled to communicate my views regarding the recent report from the Member Review Committee on
Guest Opinion: Proposed OPALCO Election Changes Dilute Member Input
-- by Chom Graecen -- To: OPALCO Board of Directors and General Manager Foster Hildreth, Firstly I would like to commend the board for engaging members to provide inputs and recommendations to OPALCO on important matters such
“Local” is Theme of Farm Parade in Friday Harbor
Saturday, October 1, 2:30 p.m., Friday Harbor -- from Roger Ellison -- The San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 2016 Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade on Saturday October 1. Now in its
Key Grant Awarded for New Affordable Housing Project
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The quest to build much-needed year-round rental housing on Orcas Island is one step closer to reality. OPAL Community Land Trust and San Juan County were recently awarded
Letter to the Editor: Lessons Learned from School’s Community Forum
-- by Maggie Schuler -- Thanks to all who came [to the school-sponsored Community Forum on Sept. 21], shared their beliefs and therefore furthered MY education. I came thinking I was adamantly opposed to building
Calling All Gardeners to Annual Gardening Workshop
Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School, advance registration required -- by the San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Come join other garden enthusiasts at the 2016 Annual Gardening Workshop, Secrets
Thor Hanson Keynote Speaker at Annual Gardening Workshop
-- from the WSU/San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Calling All Gardeners to Our 2016 Gardening Workshop Thor Hanson, scientist and author Author and biologist Thor Hanson will be the keynote speaker at
Commmunity Discusses School Bond Priorities
-- by Margie Doyle -- School District Superintendent Eric Webb explains the discussion process to participants at the Phase III school bond meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21 The school cafeteria buzzed with hive-like
EPRC Consideration of Street Standards “Throws a Curveball” to OPAL
-- by Emma Heikkinen and Margie Doyle -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee members, Eastsound residents, County Planning Commission members, Eastsound Design Review Committee members, Chamber of Commerce staff and County Development staff confer at
Letter to the Editor: Track Donation Brings Problems
-- by Bea vonTobel -- Updated Sept. 20: I would like to offer a couple revisions to my original letter. (Editor's note: revisions are in italics) Sometime when you look a gift horse in the
Fire Commissioners Deliberate Appointee and Increased Number of Commissioners
-- by Margie Doyle -- Members of the public clearly expressed their support for additional Fire Commissioners at the regular meeting of the Orcas Fire and Rescue District commissioners on Monday, Sept. 19. They also
