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
Author Steve Olson to Speak on Mount St. Helens Eruption
Saturday, March 19, 4 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Michael Riordan -- Many inhabitants of the Pacific Northwest vividly remember the towering plume of grey volcanic ash that filled the skies on the morning
State Senate Passes Transportation Budget that Improves Roads, Ferries
-- from Rick Manugian, Senator Ranker's Office -- Commuters in and around the 40th Legislative District will benefit from more than $44.2 million in improvements to area roads, ferries and ferry terminals in the transportation
Chasing the Silver Sea of Fish: Herring and Human Communities
Marine Science Lecture, Tuesday, March 8,at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall FREE -- from Jean Lyle for the SeaDoc Society -- YMCA Camp Orkila and the SeaDoc Society Present Eleni Petrou of the University
Madrona Club Slow-Cooker Project for Food Bank Clients
by the Orcas Island Food Bank and Madrona Club Madrona Club members (L-R) Marcia Spees, Louise Boone and Leith Templin taught Food Bank guests at the luncheon how to make “Island Stew” on March
Legislature Passes Ranker Bill to Protect Children and Others in Remote Areas
-- from Rick Manugian, Senator Ranker's Office -- People at camps and other remote areas will gain access to epi-pens as a result of legislation passed by the House this week. Senate Bill 6421, sponsored
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, County Officials for Your Time
-- from Arthur de Haan -- Thank you Rick Hughes, Brian Vincent and Russ Harvey for spending 2.5 hours to walk the[Dolphin Bay] road with me and our neighbors. It was helpful to get an
State Historic Preservation Trust Offering Free Mt. Rainier Field School
-- from Sandy Strehlou Town of Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Coordinator -- What are you doing this summer? Join 50 high school students, teachers and preservationists from throughout Washington for a four-day field school on beautiful, rugged Mt. Rainier.
The Salish Sea is Still a Highway; Share on Social Media Before March 6
-- from Julienne Battalia -- The Salish Sea needs your support! And we've got an easy way for you to help. Simply volunteer your social media pages and networks to help FRIENDS raise awareness about
Guest Column: What Does OPALCO Board Plan for the Future?
-- by Tom Owens -- OPALCO : Where is the OPALCO Board Taking Us? Part 1 Does the Draft OPALCO Integrated Plan Roadmap result in low cost electricity for San Juan County? I can not
Council to Review Shoreline Plan Draft
-- from Colin Maycock, Planner IV, Department of Community Development -- The San Juan County Council is meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 to review and discuss the draft components of the Shoreline Master Plan
Memories. Memories. Learn How to Retain Memories
Saturday, March 5, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Senior Center -- from Didier Gincig -- The Orcas Island Senior Center is offering an informative presentation about Memory Improvement, Saturday, March 5 (10:00-11:30 a.m.) with Mary Gould, Executive Director of Lighthouse
Walk Dolphin Bay Road with Rick Hughes
Thursday March 3, 10 a.m., Dolphin Bay Rd near Rain Tree Lane -- from Sue Kollet -- San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes and Public Works Director Brian Vincent will be walking the section of
Eastsound Planning Review Committee To Hold Public Meeting
Thursday, March 3, from 3 to 5 p.m at the Eastsound Fire Hall At the regular meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) Co-chair Greg Ayers will introduce two new EPRC Members – Dan
Kaleidoscope Staff Nationally Recognized
-- from Vala Ross -- Kami Griffin (left) and Vala Ross. Vala Ross and Kami Griffin of Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center in Eastsound have been awarded a national Child Development Associate (CDA)
Workshop to Explore Emerging Biofuel Options for San Juan Forests
Saturday, March 19, 2016 – 12-5 p.m., County Council Chambers -- from Cailin Mackenzie -- Join us to learn about ways to improve your forest’s health and use low value wood! Register today: sanjuans-biofuels.eventbrite.com. Often there are
