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
Montessori Students Warm the Heart
-- by Margie Doyle -- The kids at Montessori warm up winter with their annual tea Orcas Montessori School hosted its annual Mid-winter Valentine Tea last week, entertaining parents, siblings and other guests
Sheriff’s Office: $2,500 Reward for Suspect in Threat Incidents
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On February 9, 2016, Deputies from the Sheriff's Office were called to investigate a home invasion to an Orcas residence during the early morning hours. The unknown male suspect entered the
Gardening with Kids
Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center -- by Jan Jacobson -- The February meeting of Orcas Island Garden Club features Allison O'Sullivan, daughter of garden club members, Evangeline & Terry O'Sullivan. Allison
Helping in Lesbos: A Most Humbling, Heart-breaking, Heart-warming Experience
-- from Kate Jewell -- Peeling six layers of dripping wet clothes off the first screaming, terrified infant thrust in my arms was challenging. Getting her diapered, redressed, warm, dry and reunited with her mother
OPALCO Offices Closed Today after Vandalism
All OPALCO offices county-wide are closed 2-11-16 -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- OPALCO offices are closed today [Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016] after an act of vandalism, including threats of violence, occurred at the
School, Park and Rec Levies Pass
-- by Margie Doyle -- Voters approved all levies in the Special Election, the San Juan County Elections Office reported on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 8:04 p.m. With 5,096 ballots counted from 18 county precincts
New Head at Peace Island Hospital
Merry-Ann Keane named chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor Merry-Ann Keane, MSN, BSN, RN, has been named interim chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, following the
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meets Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Fire Station The agenda calls for discussion of: Pathways committee Jake Brake signs – Bob Connor Land bank signage Bridge Update Local business &
“Polyfaces” Farming Film to Kick Off Ag Summit
Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange -- from Lori Ann David-- Filmakers Lisa Heenan and Isabella Dohery have allowed a special pre-release of their film "Polyfaces: A World of
Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec and School Levies Serve Us All
--- by Martha Farish-- Dear Islanders I wanted to write this letter before I know the outcome of the Park and Rec and school levies. I am a Park and Rec commissioner and have served
Catkin Cafe Opens with New Chef
--from Madie Murray -- Rumor has it there is a new chef at the Catkin Cafe in the Artworks building in Olga, and I’m here to quell the rumors…it’s true! Angela Emery has joined forces
Vendors: Apply for August County Fair Slots Now
-- from Ashley King for the SJ County Fair -- The San Juan County Fair is now accepting vendor booth registration for the 2016 Fair [Aug 17-20 in Friday Harbor]. Are you an island artisan
County Council Has Approved Chip Sealing
-- from Islanders Saving Dolphin Bay Road -- As you may have read by now, on Tuesday the Council voted to proceed with the recommendation by Public Works to chip seal Dolphin Bay Road, notwithstanding the
Free Weekend For All at The Whale Museum
February 12 - February 14, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger, Whale Museum Communications Manager -- “We love our Community! We love our Museum! We want to get the two of you together.”
Rock Island Working with T-Mobile to Accelerate Wireless Internet Services
T-Mobile to offer cellular service in San Juan County -- from OPALCO and Rock Island -- Rock Island will deliver on its promise to bring wireless services to both home and business users in San
