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
Coffin Resigns from Fire Commission; DiCaprio Appointed
-- by Margie Doyle, Updated Aug. 23 at 9 p.m.-- Commissioner Jim Coffin, far left, announced his resignation at the OIFR commission meeting. He will be replaced by TJ DiCaprio (next to him). Barbara
Guest Opinion: OPAL Working on Local Home Mortgage Fund
-- by Alexander Conrad -- A recent guest opinion by Ken Wood suggested one approach to increasing the affordability of housing. The [opinion] illustrated how the cost of capital (i.e. interest rates and terms) impact
Entering Phase III: School District Starts Community Discussions
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. -- The Phase III School bond is discussed on a tour through the high school weight room with, from left, "Way Forward" Facilitator Fred
Hard Workers Abound on Orcas Island: Let’s Honor Them!
-- by Lin McNulty and Margie Doyle -- For a tourist, vacation "paradise," many year-round Orcas Island residents are renowned for their work ethic, which seems to be "Life is uncertain, get your work done
Deer Harbor Hamlet Plan Update Set for Public Review, Comments
Wednesday, August 31, 4 - 6 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Club -- from Colin Maycock, SJC Community Development -- On Wednesday, August 31, 2016 between 4 pm and 6 pm at the Deer Harbor Community Club, 4319
Eastsound Visioning Statement Now Has a Survey
-- from Jim Jonassen -- The EPRC Task group "to help enrich a community dialogue on the future to inform the [County Comprehensive] plan update,' will again have an information booth at the Farmers Market
OPALCO Awarded Grant for $1 Million for Grid Modernization
-- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO’s spirit of innovation was recognized this week as the Co-op was awarded a $1 million grid modernization grant by the Washington Clean Energy Fund (CEF). OPALCO is the smallest
Inslee Declares Wildfire Emergency in 20 Counties
-- from Tara Lee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today proclaimed a state of emergency for 20 counties in response to multiple wildfires in Eastern Washington threatening homes, businesses, public infrastructure and natural resources. Inslee toured
Public Library Board to Hold Special Meeting
-- from Phil Heikkinen for the Orcas Island Library Board-- The Orcas Island Library Board will hold a Special Meeting in the Library Community Room at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. The agenda
Whale Museum Lecture | Screening of Sonic Sea
Tuesday, August 30, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger -- Update: The venue has changed for the Sonic Sea screening to the San Juan Island Grange. Thanks to the Grange for their
Orcas Fire Sends Help to Lincoln County
-- from Patrick Shepler -- On Sunday night Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a State Fire Mobilization request by sending a brush truck to Lincoln County. The two person crew, one from Orcas
Orcas Fire and Rescue Joins Other Agencies to Rescue Two Boatloads of Kayakers
-- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR)-- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Patrol (Boat and Helicopter), YMCA Camp Orkila, Washington State Parks and Outer Island Excursions responded
Final Pod Nod for the Summer at The Whale Museum
Friday, August 26, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jenny Atkinson -- Pod Nod overnight marine adventures will return one final time this summer to The Whale Museum! The final popular “pajama party” sleepover
Deer Harbor Bridge Construction This Week
-- from John Lund -- Razz Construction will be installing additional bracing, decking, and railing on the temporary bridge, which will accommodate vehicle traffic during the demolition of the existing bridge and construction of the
Whale Museum Lecture | Ocean Forecast Predicts Seasonal Outlook for PNW
Wednesday, August 24, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger -- The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Samantha Siedlecki of the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO)
