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
Letter to the Editor: Now is the Time to Let Council Hear from You on Shoreline Protection
-- from Rein Attemann, Puget Sound Advocacy Manager, Washington Environmental Council -- Shorelines define the uniqueness of the San Juan Islands – from the rocky shores of Lime Kiln State Park to the beaches of
Small Businesses: Learn about Fund Local and Zero-interest Loans
Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. at Grace Church, Lopez Island -- from the Lopez Island Family Resource Center ( 12:40 p.m. ferry from Orcas and 4:10 p.m. return from Lopez)-- Want to learn more
Orcas Voices: The Odd Fellows
-- by Sally Buchanan -- Odd Fellows march and make music in Pet Parade, 2015 The "Odd Fellows" is a name familiar to most Islanders. People know where the building is and they
It Takes a Village to Bring the Classroom to Salmon
-- from Fiona Norris for the San Juan Nature Institute -- On Monday November 23rd, the third grade class from Orcas Elementary School, accompanied by teachers, instructors from San Juan Nature Institute and a few
Eastsound Subarea Plan Public Hearing Scheduled
Tuesday, December 8, 10:15 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock -- Notice of a Public Hearing A 2015 Docket Ordinance repealing San Juan County Code Chapter 16.55, the Eastsound Subarea Plan, amending Section B,
Special Town Hall to Discuss Eastsound Changes
San Juan County Councilmember Rick Hughes will host a Town Hall meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 5-7 pm on Thursday, December 3, 2015 to present and discuss changes to the proposed Eastsound Subarea
County Auditor Reports on 3rd Quarter Finances
-- by F. Milene Henley, County Auditor -- How Are We Doing? A recent local political cartoon pictured a person, labeled “County Budget,” stuffing money into one pocket, labeled “Reserves,” while simultaneously shuffling money from
Historical Museum Celebrates with Cookies, Rosario Tree and BOGO
Friday, Nov. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Historical Museum -- by Carol Kulminski for the Orcas Historical Museum -- This Friday, the Historical Museum in the village will be giving cookies, hot
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Your Care after House Fire
-- from Josie and Wally Barrow -- We cannot believe how fortunate we are to live in such a caring community!! We want to thank you…so many, who have given clothing, food and other things
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, Kiwanians and Volunteers for New Playground
-- from Krista Bouchey, Funhouse Commons Executive Director -- To Members of the Orcas Kiwanis Club, Kids play on the new playground at the Funhouse This past summer you gave a very generous
Guest Opinion: The Dire Consequences of TPP: What You Need to Know
-- by David Turnoy, reprinted Nov. 24 upon request -- What do you know about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? After years of negotiations, its text was finally released last week, and it is truly the
Presidential Medal of Freedom Goes to Two Washingtonians
-- from Washington State Legislature -- The considerable accomplishments of two iconic Washingtonians will be recognized with America’s single highest civilian honor this week at the White House when President Obama will present the Presidential Medal of
Guest Editorial: New Shoreline Aquaculture Laws Could Impact Homeowners, Tourists
-- by Lovel Pratt -- The SJC Council is updating the Shoreline Master Program (SMP), with hearings beginning on November 30th. This update is this community’s opportunity to address requirements for future aquaculture operations in
Editorial: Cram for the Changes in Shoreline Master Plan
-- by Margie Doyle -- As your Community-Journalist-in-Chief, I have an apology to make for the scarce coverage Orcas Issues has given to the County's Shoreline Master Plan update. I confess it hasn't been a
School Board Meet to Introduce New Student-Families Program
Monday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. in the School Library -- from the Orcas Island School District -- The Board of Directors of the Orcas Island School District will hold a special monthly board meeting
