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
“Con” Writers Needed for Ballot Measures
-- from San Juan County Elections Office -- Two local taxing districts have submitted resolutions to the San Juan County Auditor to place tax measures on the November ballot. The Orcas Island Library District is
Creating with Calendula in the School Garden
Making salve in the school garden. -- by Ashley Randall -- While waiting for our salves to set, we turned to a large bed of calendula flowers for inspiration. We identified and discussed
Watch Perseids Meteor Shower Tonight From Mount Constitution
Friday, August 12 -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- Park Rangers will be leaving Mount Constitution Road open on the night of Friday, August 12, and invite the public to view the Perseid Meteor
Center for Whale Research to Use Drones to Discover More about Killer Whales
-- from Center for Whale Research -- Drones will be used to discover more about the social lives of killer whales as part of new research which could help protect the species. Experts from the
Planning Commission Calls Special Meeting
Friday, August 26, 8:30 a.m., Legislative Hearing Room -- from Lynda Guernsey -- The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, August 26, 2016 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor
OICF Receives National Recognition
-- from Hilary Canty -- In the annual publication by Foundation Center’s cf Insights The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is ranked #1 nationally for "Most Gifts per Capita." Gifts per Capita is calculated by
Memorial for Bob Lundeen this Sunday
Bob Lundeen There is a Celebration of Life in honor of Bob Lundeen planned for Sunday, August 14th from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. Bob Lundeen passed away on April
Fire Risk Status Upgraded to “High”
-- from Robert Low, SJC Fire Marshal -- Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has changed its fire risk status from “MODERATE” to “HIGH." This will limit
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
