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
WSF’s Tacoma Back with New Propeller
-- from Lynne Griffith, State Dept of Transportation Asst. Secretary Ferries Division-- Tacoma’s back and looking better than ever! The Tacoma sails again. Photo courtesy of Joe Malono, Bainbridge Island Terminal Superviosr Earlier
County Switches Up Departments
-- by Margie Doyle -- Sam Gibboney, seated at left, speaks to the County Council on Orcas Island in Feb.2012. To her left is former Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy. At its Oct.
A First for the Salish Seed Project
-- from the County Land Bank -- Land Bank Seed Saving project helps Garry Oak Restoration on Turtleback Mountain Our first seed crop from the Red Mill Farm nursery traveled to its new
School Board Retreats to Set Priorities
-- by Ed Sutton -- The Orcas Island School District Board and administration met on Saturday, Oct. 10 in the afternoon to discuss District priorities for the immediate future. The retreat is a yearly opportunity
Letter to the Editor: Remington Well-Qualified for Fire Commissioner
-- by Tom Averna -- I am endorsing Julie Remington for the Fire Commissioner's position in the upcoming election. Julie is the ONLY candidate with real world fire department experience. She knows how the fire
2016 County Draft Budget Released
-- Employee costs are greatest county expense, Master Plan to be developed -- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- On Monday, October 19, County Auditor Milene Henley and County Manager Mike Thomas will present the
Daniel Kammen to Speak on “Getting the Carbon Out”
-- from Orcas Currents -- Dan Kammen, Orcas Currents speaker on Oct. 25, and on San Juan Island at Brickworks on Oct. 23 On Sunday, October 25, internationally acclaimed energy-policy expert Daniel Kammen
Taming the Overgrown Garden
Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center -- from Jan Jacobsen -- Orcas Island Garden Club presents “Taming the Overgrown Garden,” with Cass Turnbull. Cass Turnbull’s name is synonymous with good pruning.
Guest Opinion: Understanding OPALCO’s Broadband Initiative
-- by Joe Cohen -- I would like to comment regarding the ongoing ‘debate’ concerning OPALCO and the Rock Island acquisition and broadband initiative. The question(s) I seek to ask are the following: 1. What
Celebrity Chef Is Back…And So Is Charles!
-- from Madie Murray -- Mark your calendar and prepare your taste buds, the Farm to Cafeteria Program’s Celebrity Chef at School event is back. Charles Dalton teaching students how to make tasty tamales.
School Garden’s Kale For Sale at the Co-op
-- by Colleen Stewart, Orcas Farm to Cafeteria Gardenkeeper-- If they haven't already flown off the shelf, you may still have the opportunity to buy the debut Farm to Cafeteria-grown bunches of Lacinato (aka Dino)
Haynie, Jones Answer Election Questions
Orcas Issues asked the two candidates for the Orcas Park and Rescue District Position to answer some questions for our readers. Their responses follow: From left, Theresa Haynie and Deborah Jones meet the public
Guest Opinion: Greene’s Departure from Rock Island a Wake-up Call
-- by Alex MacLeod -- The resignation of Mike Greene from OPALCO’S Rock Island Internet business should be a wake-up call for OPALCO’s membership and its board of directors. Greene was the founder and architect
Marine Science Lecture: “Ocean Exploration”
Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from the SeaDoc Society -- Scientist and educator Timothy Dwyer will speak on October 13 to kick off SeaDoc/Camp Orkila’s annual Marine Science Lecture
Join Us for Orcas Island Green Drinks
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5-6:30 pm at Orcas Food Co-Op Commons -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Green Drinks is a social time for thriving and resilient Island community builders. We provide refreshments & snacks ~ Donations
