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
Forecast Indicates Cold Weather; Local Shelter to be Open
This Wed, Thurs, and Fri, arrive 6-9 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Janine Heimerich Armstrong -- NOAA forecasts 28, 36, and 25 degree nights this Wed, Thurs, and Fri so the shelter will
Guest Opinion: We’ve Been Climbing the Wrong Wall
-- by Joe Symons -- When I recently wrote to a colleague “if America is really going to face the future, it will require of its citizens knowledge of conservation ecology, mythology and story telling/
Guest Column: Unclear Language Obscures Pipeline/SMP Update
-- from Janet Alderton -- Dear Councilors Stephens, Jarman, and Hughes, I do not understand why one is not allowed to comment on the changes made to: https://sanjuanco.com/CDP/docs/SMP/2015-08-26_PC_Staff_and_CC_SMP_Draft-GPs_No6_final_edit_pn_and_cm_reviewed.pdf This document is found at San Juan
Larsen Hails Environmental And Clean Energy Wins In Spending Bill
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller, Rep. Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted in favor of a bipartisan spending bill that makes major investments in the environment and clean energy, as well as other investments
OPALCO Mailing Checks for Capital Credits
-- from OPALCO.com -- Were you a member of OPALCO in 1990? If so, you may be among the 4,343 people who will get a check from OPALCO later this month as capital credits are
It’s Been Count ‘Em, Don’t Hunt ‘Em for 116 Years
Saturday, January 2, 2016 -- from Barbara Jensen -- The San Juan Islands Christmas Bird Count is a couple weeks away so now is the time to join the count in your area. The CBC is
Letter to the Editor: Gifts Today Can Help Moran and All State Parks
-- from Jackie Daigle for the Friends of Moran State Park -- Friends of Moran State Park would like to encourage you take a look at the twelve amazing non-profit organizations requesting your help this
Preservation Trust, County Land Bank Join to Save Zylstra Lake
Local conservation partnership steps in to raise $2.5 million to acquire San Juan Island Lake Zylstra Lake from the air -- from the San Juan Preservation Trust -- Acting swiftly to thwart a
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Helping to Get Big Money Out of Politics
-- by David Turnoy -- It looks like we've made it onto the state ballot. I am referring to I-735, the proposed initiative that would overturn the Supreme Court case of Citizens United so that
County Council Approves Eastsound Subarea Plan
-- by Margie Doyle -- On Tuesday, Dec. 15, the San Juan County Council voted to approve the Eastsound Subarea Plan update, and to move it into the San Juan County Uniform Development Code (UDC).
Another New Baby in J Pod
-- from the Center for Whale Research -- New whale in J pod. Photo by Dave Eliffrit Another new Baby in J Pod!! Designated J54 – sex unknown. Mother is J28, a twenty-two
Letter to the Editor: Salmonberry Thanks Artisans Faire
-- from the Salmonberry School Board of Directors -- The Salmonberry School would like to extend a Warm and Heartfelt "Thank-you" for the very generous donation from this years Artisan Faire vendors. As we continue
Give Blood with the Lions Club
Thursday, Dec. 17 from Noon - 6 pm, Eastsound Fire Hall --from Leif for Lions Club -- This coming Thursday, Orcas Island will help provide about 16% of the 800 Units of blood needed just
Salmon Recovery Grants Awarded In San Juan County
Salmon Recovery Projects Awarded More Than $44 Million in Grants Statewide -- from Susan Zemek, State Recreation and Conservation Office -- The Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board and the Puget Sound Partnership [on December 9] announced
Shoreline Master Plan Discussion and Decision Pushed Into 2016
Public Comments Accepted at Dec. 15 Public Hearing -- by Margie Doyle -- At the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on Thursday, Dec. 3, County Councilman Rick Hughes announced the postponement of the Shoreline
