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
OPAL Announces New Rental Housing Site
-- from Judy Whiting -- In response to the widely expressed need for more Orcas rental housing, OPAL Community Land Trust has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire nearly four acres on North
Solstice Sing for the Orcas
Saturday, June 20 about 6 p.m. at Lime Kiln Point State Park, San Juan Island -- from Jenny L. Atkinson, Executive Director, The Whale Museum -- Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather
Seattle Home Sets Sail for OPAL
-- by John Langeler for King5News.com -- West Seattle home sets sail for Orcas Island. Photo courtesy King5.com A West Seattle family is donating their home to OPAL Community Land Trust on Orcas
How Safe are Local Bees?
-- from Russel Barsh -- When local food producers raised concerns a year ago about the possible impact of neonicotinoids on local bees, the islands’ nonprofit scientific cooperative Kwiaht was curious about whether this new
Exchange A.R.T. Show
Friday, June 12 at 5 p.m. at Enzo's Cafe -- from Danielle Wheeler for Orcas Recycling Services -- The A.R.T. Show represents "Appropriate Recycling Technology" - or, simply put: ART! In its 15th year, it
Letter to Editor: Praise Prius People
-- from Tom Owens -- While driving around the island, I have noticed lots of Prius vehicles. The owners seem to have their noses pointed slightly upward. Perhaps the driver’s seat is designed to lean
San Juan First County in Nation to Adopt “Leave No Trace”
-- from Ingrid R. Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk -- Eight months ago the County Council passed a resolution making San Juan County a voluntary Leave No Trace Area to facilitate the protection and preservation
Steward San Juans’ Natural “Hot Spots”!
Special “Leave No Trace” Training June 17 & 18 on San Juan and Lopez Islands -- from Dona Wuthnow, Director, County Parks and Recreation -- On October 7, 2014, San Juan County became the first
Leadership San Juan Islands Graduates 13
-- from Jan B-Smith -- Pictured in photo: Katie Wilkins, Kim Bryan, Bella French, Dan Vekved, Liz Taylor, Becki Day, Bob O’Connell, Annette McCullough, Erin Corra, Sara Waugh and Gregory Maynard Leadership San Juan
Orcas Throngs to its Energy Fair 2015
-- by Margie Doyle, updated June 9 at 8 a.m. -- [metaslider id=37345] Kelsy Green and Linda Lyshall of the San Juans Conservation District greet visitors to the Oprcas Island Energy Fair The
Gary Greene to Speak on “The Sea Floor Around Us”
Thursday, June 11, 5:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan -- On Thursday, June 11, marine geologist Gary Greene will treat islanders to an absorbing visual tour of the hidden subsea world around the
Tales, Tastes and Tidbits, June 25th
A unique event you won't want to miss. -- from Madie Murray -- What could be better than enjoying a good story while sipping fine spirits and nibbling delicious nosh? A unique fundraiser
Letter to the Editor: Senior Center Thanks OICF and Volunteers
-- from Jami Mitchell, Senior Center Manager -- Thank you Orcas Island Community Foundation and everybody that supported their grant cycle. The Orcas Senior Center is extremely grateful for a grant of $6,160 to support
State Legislature Update from Senator Ranker
-- by State Senator Kevin Ranker -- [June 1, 2015] -- With one 30-day extra session ending and another beginning, I wanted to give you an update of what is advancing and what is not
Eastsound Planners Face Mix of Transient Lodging, Affordable Housing and Tourism
Next EPRC meeting, Thursday June 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- by Margie Doyle -- At the last Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on May 7, the
