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
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
News from Hughes: Ferries, the Shorelines, the Internet and Streetlights
Council Member Rick Hughes -- by Margie Doyle, updated March 2 at 4 p.m. -- Ferries and the Reservation System After several reservation schedule changes floated at public meetings last fall, Hughes says
“Your Money” Monday Sessions to Resume
Michael Kulper will once again offer sessions on all aspects of managing money - budgeting it, saving it, spending it, and investing it. Kulper is a retired college professor, having taught financial accounting and managerial
Kwiaht to Launch Suds-Zero Seas Initiative
Tuesday, March 15, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Russel Barsh -- Soapy Seabirds theme of this year’s Tides of March! Kwiaht and the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory open the
Chat Over Coffee with FRIENDS of the San Juans
-- from Katie Fleming for the Friends of the San Juans -- Come Meet Staff and Board from FRIENDS of the San Juans on March 3 Friends of the San Juans will host a “Coffee and
Orca J55 Missing, Presumed Dead
-- from The Center for Whale Research -- J40 and J14 without J55 - Photo by Dave Ellifrit, Center for Whale Research “After an extended encounter with all members of J-pod on February
Orcas Voices: The Sounds of Spring
-- by Sally Buchanan-- Spring is arriving earlier than usual this year on Orcas Island. There is that sudden and wonderful general awareness that days are growing noticeably longer and the sunshine is warmer. The
