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
Council Prioritizes Shoreline Master Plan
--- from Colin Maycock, Senior Planner, San Juan County -- The San Juan County Council is continuing their review of draft Shoreline Master Plan (SMP) documents on Monday October 12 in the Legislative Hearing Room,
CenturyLink Works with Orcas Issues to Help in Outages
-- by Margie Doyle -- Following the CenturyLink outage (and restoration) on Saturday, Oct. 3, Orcas Issues was told to call the CenturyLink customer service representative should we become aware of any further service interruptions.
Orcas Island Farmers’ Market Moves this Saturday
Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall --from Jennifer Pietsch -- The Farmers Market moves to the Odd Fellows Hall this Saturday Ahhhh Autumn! The
That Spurge Laurel Popping Up is Toxic
-- from Judy Jackson, Coordinator, San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Program -- That evergreen, rhododendron-like shrub that is popping up in gardens and woodlands throughout the county is spurge laurel (Daphne laureola). Closely related to the
Port of Orcas to Meet Thursday
Thursday, Oct. 8 at 12 noon at Port Office -- from Port Manager Anthony Simpson-- At the Port of Orcas Regular meeting the agenda calls for approval of Sept. minutes, Public Access Time, Airport Manager's
Guest Column: The Cancer of Global Warming (cont’d.)
(This is part two of a 2 part commentary. See yesterday’s Orcas Issues for part one) -- by Joe Symons of NegawattMedia.com -- There is only one question that needs to be asked, regardless of
Open House for Leadership San Juan Islands Class XII
-- from Liz Illg, Co-Director Leadership San Juan Islands -- Leadership San Juan Islands is looking for a few islanders to participate in a five month program to become more knowledgeable and skilled at getting
Rock Island VP Mike Greene Steps Down as Start-Up Operations Solidify
-- from Dan Burke, Rock Island and Suzanne Olson, OPALCO -- Rock Island Communications founder Mike Greene, who has most recently been serving as Vice President of Technology, has announced that he will be leaving
Election 2015: Haynie and Jones Vie as Park and Recreation Commission Candidates
Please consider attending the League of Women Voters of the San Juans Election Forum on Orcas Island on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. The following information on candidates for
League of Women Voters Sponsor Election Forums
Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Eastsound -- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- Once again, the League of Women Voters of the San
Guest Column: The Cancer of Global Warming
-- by Joe Symons of NegawattMedia.com -- I don’t have cancer. I hope I don’t ever get cancer. At the same time, we know about cancer. We know that if we want to maximize our
Elections 2015: Remington and Heinmiller Vie as Fire and Rescue Commissioner Candidates
Please consider attending the League of Women Voters of the San Juans Election Forum on Orcas Island on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. The following information on candidates for
Life Abounds on Orcas Farms!
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=39419] Life is good on Orcas Island, and one of the reasons is we grow life! From crops to kids, our re-generation was apparent at the Fall Farm Tour
Ferries to Hold Meetings on Reservation System Changes
Lopez and Orcas meetings on Oct. 14 and 15; San Juan and Shaw meetings on Oct. 21 and 22 -- by Washington State Ferries https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries/ -- We want to hear how reservations are working for
Welcome New Pied Pipers!
--by Joyce Stone for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Mandy Troxel, the latest Pied Piper to lead Orcas children in music-making Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s Pied Piper program brings local
