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
Whale Museum Talk on Garbage Archaeology
The Whale Museum’s Lecture Series: ProjectSAM Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Dr. Candace Gossen as part of the 2015 Summer
Eastsound Planning Review Agenda
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), which serves as advisory to San Juan County government, will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow, July 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Greg
Ranker Statement on Flawed Budget Process
-- from State Senator Kevin Ranker -- “While I supported this budget, I cannot support the process. It should not take the risk of a government shutdown to reach an agreement. We should not risk
Campfires Banned at County Parks
-- from San Juan County Parks, Recreation and Fair -- Due to extremely dry conditions, a burn ban is now in effect at all San Juan County parks and campgrounds. At this time briquettes may
Guest Opinion: Wireless Installations Critical for Public Safety
-- by Jim Ghiglione, Lopez Fire Chief, San Juan County Fire District #4 -- When I first began my work as your Lopez Island Fire Chief July 1, 2008 I was challenged to improve communications
A Letter to OPALCO Members to Clear-Up Some Lingering Confusion
(Editor's note: A version of this letter appeared in the Comments section under the Orcas Issues post last Friday: ((orcasissues.com/opalco-board-sets-temporary-revenue-recovery-add-on )). Since there has been a response to the letter, we are keeping the original
Adults: Row Your Boat – Learn to Scull
July 6 through July 9 -- Reserve Your Spot Now! -- by Martin Taylor for Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) -- Class of 2011 on the path to enlightenment Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) is
Ramble the Seashore with Dr. Ryan Drum
Friday July 3 from 11 am - 2 pm at Camp Orkila -- from the Orcas Food Co-op -- Dr. Ryan Drum It's that time again! The lowest tides of the year are
Governor Inslee, Legislative Leaders Announce Operating Budget Agreement
-- from the Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee and bipartisan legislative leaders said today [June 27] that the proposed 2015–17 state operating budget they agreed to early Saturday is sustainable, responsible and
Funhouse Organizes Summer Packs for Kids
-- from Emilie Gincig for The Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse Commons is happy to announce that the “Packs for Kids” program will be extended through the summertime in partnership with the Funhouse Commons. The
Breaking News: State Reaches Budget Agreement
-- from Governor Inslee's Communications Office -- The following statement from the Governor and legislative leaders from the House and Senate announces the agreement reached this morning, June 27. The agreement meets the June 30
State Bans all Open Park Fires
-- from Jackie Daigle for Friends of Moran State Park -- Campfires prohibited in all state parks -- Open fires and use of charcoal briquettes prohibited until further notice Washington State Parks announced on Friday,
Governor Warns of Extreme Wildfire Risk
-- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- With extraordinary heat and drought conditions across the state — and forecasts for more of the same — Governor Jay Inslee and Commissioner of Public Lands
Household Hazardous Waste Round-up
Orcas Island – Saturday, June 27, from 10 am to 2 pm -- from San Juan County Communications -- Get rid of your hazardous waste this Saturday! San Juan County’s Solid Waste Division
OPAL Affordable Housing Meeting Asks: What Could Go Right? . . . or Wrong?
[metaslider id=37692] -– by Cara Russell-- A sizeable number of the community filled Senior Center for the OPAL Community Land Trust on Tuesday, June 23 to respond to housing survey data and give input to
