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 the Editor: Thanks, Kiwanians and Volunteers for New Playground
-- from Krista Bouchey, Funhouse Commons Executive Director -- To Members of the Orcas Kiwanis Club, Kids play on the new playground at the Funhouse This past summer you gave a very generous
Guest Opinion: The Dire Consequences of TPP: What You Need to Know
-- by David Turnoy, reprinted Nov. 24 upon request -- What do you know about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? After years of negotiations, its text was finally released last week, and it is truly the
Presidential Medal of Freedom Goes to Two Washingtonians
-- from Washington State Legislature -- The considerable accomplishments of two iconic Washingtonians will be recognized with America’s single highest civilian honor this week at the White House when President Obama will present the Presidential Medal of
Guest Editorial: New Shoreline Aquaculture Laws Could Impact Homeowners, Tourists
-- by Lovel Pratt -- The SJC Council is updating the Shoreline Master Program (SMP), with hearings beginning on November 30th. This update is this community’s opportunity to address requirements for future aquaculture operations in
Editorial: Cram for the Changes in Shoreline Master Plan
-- by Margie Doyle -- As your Community-Journalist-in-Chief, I have an apology to make for the scarce coverage Orcas Issues has given to the County's Shoreline Master Plan update. I confess it hasn't been a
School Board Meet to Introduce New Student-Families Program
Monday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. in the School Library -- from the Orcas Island School District -- The Board of Directors of the Orcas Island School District will hold a special monthly board meeting
After Turkey: Holiday Festival of Arts on Saturday
Saturday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Senior Center -- from Arron Redford, Senior Center Manager -- Hugs abound at Holiday Festival of the Arts this Saturday, Nov. 28 from
Guest Column: Congressman Rick Larsen Hears TPP Questions
--by David Turnoy-- Orcas and Lopez citizens meet with Congressman Larsen at meeting last year On Sunday, Nov. 15, Congressman Rick Larsen visited San Juan County to hear from and answer questions of
What Should a New Dog Park Look Like?
Sunday November 29 from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. at the Funhouse The San Juan County Land Bank, Orcas Island Park and Recreation District and OOLA, the nonprofit operator of the current off leash area, are
Residential Building Applications to get “Lean”
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Sam Gibboneywill move from Director of Community Development to Deputy Director of County Public Works in 2016 As Community Development Director Sam Gibboney prepares to move
Dec. 8 Last Public Hearing of Eastsound Subarea Plan Update
Tuesday, December 8, beginning at 10:15 a.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall Notice of a Public Hearing (Editor's note: this notice is required to be published on Nov. 25, when the documents referred to in
Guest Editorial: Gov. Inslee’s Response to Refugees FROM War and Terror
-- from Washington State Governor Jay Inslee in the New York Times -- For the last week, a growing number of governors, representatives, senators and presidential candidates have demanded that America slam shut our borders
Inslee Declares State of Emergency
[Editor's Note: As the rest of our state recovers from the recent storm that caused widespread flooding and wind damage, Washington Governor Jay Inslee, on Wednesday evening, issued a State of Emergency for the entire state. The
Student Study Finds Endocrine Disrupters in Local Waters
-- from Russel Barsh, Kwiat, Corrected Nov. 24. at 10 a.m. -- Scientists have expressed increasing concern over the accumulation of endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) such as dioxins and PCBs in the planet’s rivers, lakes, and the
Sunrise Volunteers to Hear from ORS/The Exchange’s Pete Moe
Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 a.m. at Island Skillet -- from Chris White -- This Friday at 7 a.m. will be the monthly gathering of Sunrise Volunteers at the Island Skillet with Pete Moe as
