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
No More Breeding of Captive Orca in California
-- from Reuters -- California will no longer allow the breeding of captive killer whales such as those used in SeaWorld's famous "Shamu" shows under a measure signed on Tuesday by Democratic Governor Jerry Brown.
Odlin County Park Celebrates 90th Year with Free Camping
-- from Kathryn Hansen -- Join San Juan County Parks for a night of free camping on September 24 and commemorate the 90th anniversary of Odlin County Park. An Act of Congress granted the land to the
LWV SJs to Host Meeting on Moderating
Monday, Sept. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Island Public Library -- by Clare Kelm for the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- The League of Women Voters
Guest Opinion: Include School Music Programs’ Success in Phase III Bond
-- by Jim Shaffer-Bauck -- It's time to complete the second half of the school music building program. I vividly recall the valiant first effort of a string performance at a MAG concert years ago,
Eastsound Planning Committee Tackles Mountains and Molehills
September 15,from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Colin Maycock for the EPRC -- The agenda for the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), a county advisory body includes: Public Comment
Movement to Stop Dakota Access Pipeline to Gather on Orcas
Tuesday, September 13, 5 - 6:30 p.m., IsleWork, 9 Hope Lane -- from Gretchen Krampf -- September 13, 2016 from 5:00-6:30 PM at IsleWork, 9 Hope Lane, Eastsound, next to Island Hoppin' Brewery. The movement
OPALCO Doubles Down on Low-Income Bill Credits
-- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO’s Energy Assist Program will double the monthly bill credit for participating low-income members through the end of the year. The number of members participating in this new program is
Exchange at the Grange a Big Win for ORS
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Sept. 13 at 9:45 a.m. -- [metaslider id=46619] The Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange (ORS) non-profit exceeded expectations with a community outreach Swap Exchange, with booth after booth, table after table
Free Workshop for Shoreline Property Owners and Managers
Saturday, September 24, 9 a.m. - noon, San Juan Island Grange -- from Katie Fleming -- Interested in learning more about your shoreline property and how it can help feed salmon, seabirds and orca? Join
Kids and Canoes: a Lummi – Odd Fellows Project
-- from Peter Fisher -- Odd Fellows and Lummi Dean Washington . Photo courtesy of Ron Glassett Kids and Canoes! Dear to the heart of many of us over the years has been
Orcas Sends a Troubadour for Our Times to the Big Apple
-- a review of "The Climate Monologues" by Margie Doyle -- Sharon Abreu as a Colorado cowgirl in "The Climate Monologues". See her repeat performance next Thursday evening, Sept. 15 at Random Howse.
Orcas Recycling to Host “Exchange @ The Grange” this Sunday
Sunday, September 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Island Grange -- from Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling -- On Sunday, September 11, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) will host a community Swap Meet at the Orcas
County Land Bank Announces Sept. 16 Hearing to Deliberate on Parks, Trails and Natural Areas
Sept. 15 deadline for Public Comments -- from the San Juan County Land Bank-- The Parks, Trails and Natural Areas Plan (PTNA) provides direction for the development, management and acquisition of parks, trails, non-motorized transportation
Letter to the Editor: Back to School Clothing Drive
-- from Ellen Edwardson and Larry Coddington -- I am collecting children's clothing for the Swap Meet, Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Grange. The clothing will be available for free, to children who have not
WSF’s Yakima Now Back in Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE 5 p.m.: Following necessary repairs to the Yakima, the San Juan Island routes return to regular service. The Yakima will sail the Anacortes 4:45 pm to Friday Harbor.
