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
Citizen Volunteers Needed: Land Bank, Anyone?
-- from Tanja Williamson -- The County Council is searching for a San Juan County citizen to fill an upcoming vacancy on the San Juan County Land Bank Commission. District Two position – partial four year
Ranker Notes Passing of Harriet Spanel
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement [on Feb. 2, 2016] on the passing of former Sen. Harriet Spanel, his predecessor as senator representing the 40th Legislative District. “I am extremely saddened to hear
Guest Opinion: How Should We Be Looking at Energy Use and Conservation?
-- by Tom Owens -- OPALCO -- ¨Clean All The Time¨ Energy. Really? Overview OPALCO is now telling us that the energy they provide is ¨clean all the time.¨ This is a very important piece
Eastsound Planning & Review Committee to Focus on Streetscapes
Thursday, Feb. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning & Review Committee (EPRC) agenda for its regular monthly meeting calls for a discussion of the Streetscape Standards with
Our Representatives Report: Larsen Votes to Support Iran Nuclear Treaty
Larsen: Derailing Iran Agreement Short-Sighted, Ineffective -- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen-- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [on Feb. 2, 2016] voted against a [House of Representtives] bill that would undermine the U.S.
Orcas School to Hire Additional Principal, Director for ALE and Special Ed
-- by Margie Doyle -- At its Jan. 28 regular monthly meeting, the Orcas Island School District Board voted unanimously to hire a Principal for the Alternative Learning Experience (ALE-OASIS); and Director for the Special
Kwiaht Celebrates 10th Year; Featured at Food Co-op in February
-- from Russel Barsh -- February 18 is Kwiaht day at the Orcas Food Co-op! The Food Co-op’s second “3% Thursday” will benefit Kwiaht’s sustainable food programs, including documenting and preserving Orcas Island’s unusual, hardy, locally adapted
Guest Opinion: We Are All Stakeholders of Dolphin Bay Road
-- by Ken Katz -- No one person owns our roads, libraries, schools and parks. These are for us to use now and preserve for future generations. We are all stakeholders of public assets in
Upcoming Orcas Currents Lecture: How Birds Fly
Sunday, February 7, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan, Orcas Currents -- Birds fly through our lives every day, so their flight might not seem extraordinary — until you recognize that it’s a marvel
Our Representatives Report: Morris Pushes Solar and Space Bills
-- from Washington State Representative Jeff Morris -- It’s been a busy start to a short 60 day legislative session. I greatly appreciate the honor of serving the 40th Legislative District and representing you here
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for the Apology!
-- from Moriah and Daniel Armstrong -- On Wednesday, as an Orcas Coop member, I was quite surprised to open an email from the coop encouraging folks to sign the “Preserve, Not Pave” petition regarding
Fisherfolk! Fish with the American Legion Derby
-- from Judi Resch for the American Legion -- American Legion Post #93 will be hosting their 37th Annual Fishing Derby the weekend of January 29th-31st. Registration for the derby is from 4 – 11
Video Showcases Brown Island Beach Restoration Project
-- from Katie Fleming -- FRIENDS of the San Juans (FRIENDS) is releasing a new video about a project that removed large unnatural rock from a historic feederbluff and restored a local beach. This project is helping to “set the table”
Letter to the Editor: Make Your Voice Heard by Voting
-- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV SJs) -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans reminds all San Juan County residents that there will be a Feb.
Guest Editorial: Our Last Chance to “Just Say No” to the Kinder Morgan Pipeline
by Tuesday, February 2 -- from Islanders for Safe Shipping -- Graphic of oil spill impacts by Shaun Hubbard Remember the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion? This is the project that would
