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
Letter to Editor: Big Thanks for Park / Rec Funding
-- from Marcia West -- Asking voters to voluntarily raise their taxes is stressful for everyone. You, and the commissioners asking you to approve the levy, are property owners and we are well aware that a
Sunrise Volunteers to Hear from Lahari Director
-- from Chris White -- Dennis King, Director of Lahari Sunrise Volunteers, and those who would like to join the all-volunteer, no-commitment group, are invited to the upcoming sunrise breakfast 7 AM this
Rock Island Pitches Fiber Optics to Eastsound Business Core
-- by Margie Doyle -- Dan Burke, Rock Island Communication's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, announced to Eastsound Property owners a plan earlier this month, "to bring fiber optic Internet to downtown Eastsound...to get
What Do You Want to Know? ORS Publishes a “FAQ”
-- from Pete Moe -- Three years ago, on Tuesday February 9, 2013 a massive fire consumed The Exchange. In memory of that event, the Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) board has decided to update the community
Montessori Students Warm the Heart
-- by Margie Doyle -- The kids at Montessori warm up winter with their annual tea Orcas Montessori School hosted its annual Mid-winter Valentine Tea last week, entertaining parents, siblings and other guests
Sheriff’s Office: $2,500 Reward for Suspect in Threat Incidents
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On February 9, 2016, Deputies from the Sheriff's Office were called to investigate a home invasion to an Orcas residence during the early morning hours. The unknown male suspect entered the
Gardening with Kids
Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center -- by Jan Jacobson -- The February meeting of Orcas Island Garden Club features Allison O'Sullivan, daughter of garden club members, Evangeline & Terry O'Sullivan. Allison
Helping in Lesbos: A Most Humbling, Heart-breaking, Heart-warming Experience
-- from Kate Jewell -- Peeling six layers of dripping wet clothes off the first screaming, terrified infant thrust in my arms was challenging. Getting her diapered, redressed, warm, dry and reunited with her mother
OPALCO Offices Closed Today after Vandalism
All OPALCO offices county-wide are closed 2-11-16 -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- OPALCO offices are closed today [Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016] after an act of vandalism, including threats of violence, occurred at the
School, Park and Rec Levies Pass
-- by Margie Doyle -- Voters approved all levies in the Special Election, the San Juan County Elections Office reported on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 8:04 p.m. With 5,096 ballots counted from 18 county precincts
New Head at Peace Island Hospital
Merry-Ann Keane named chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor Merry-Ann Keane, MSN, BSN, RN, has been named interim chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, following the
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meets Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Fire Station The agenda calls for discussion of: Pathways committee Jake Brake signs – Bob Connor Land bank signage Bridge Update Local business &
“Polyfaces” Farming Film to Kick Off Ag Summit
Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange -- from Lori Ann David-- Filmakers Lisa Heenan and Isabella Dohery have allowed a special pre-release of their film "Polyfaces: A World of
Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec and School Levies Serve Us All
--- by Martha Farish-- Dear Islanders I wanted to write this letter before I know the outcome of the Park and Rec and school levies. I am a Park and Rec commissioner and have served
Catkin Cafe Opens with New Chef
--from Madie Murray -- Rumor has it there is a new chef at the Catkin Cafe in the Artworks building in Olga, and I’m here to quell the rumors…it’s true! Angela Emery has joined forces
