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
Doe Bay Internet Exceeds Membership Goal
-- from Chris Brems for Doe Bay Internet Users Association (DBIUA) -- Founded as an all-volunteer, community effort over a year ago, the Doe Bay Internet Users Association (DBIUA) recently announced that it has exceeded
New Call-Before-You-Dig Laws
Increased oversight and penalties -- from OPALCO -- Utilities, excavators and the public are all affected by a new call-before-you-dig law that includes more rigorous enforcement, mandatory damage reporting and higher penalties. The intent of
Energy Fairs Coming!
-- from the San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Saturday, May 30 on San Juan Island Saturday, June 6 at the Eastsound Village Green, Orcas Island (more information to come!) Join us Saturday May 30th
Board of Health Asked to Agree ‘Growler’ Noise Causes Irreparable Injury
-- from the Citizens of Ebey's Reserve, Whidbey Island -- Proof of noise-inflicted injuries were presented to the Island County Board of Health, Keith Higman, Brad Thomas, M.D., Executive Secretary and members at their meeting
Letter to the Editor: OPALCO Members, Get Engaged
-- by Alex MacLeod -- There is growing unhappiness among many OPALCO member-customers following this year’s huge rate increase. OPALCO’s board raised the “facilities charge” to each customer by about 40% -- this is a
Guest Editorial: Reclaim the American Dream
"Taking our Gray Heads to the Streets" It started with an online correspondence between Sheila Gaquin of Deer Harbor and Sharon Abreu of Vusario: from Sheila Gaquin to Sharon Abreu: You and Mike have your
Orcas Master Gardeners to the Rescue!
-- from Kate Yturri -- Do you have a gardening question? Orcas Master Gardeners Can Help! The Orcas Master Gardeners will host a gardening information table at Driftwood Nursery throughout the summer starting Thursday May
Soil — the Solution for Climate Change?
Workshops on Lopez and San Juan Islands May 30-31 -- from the San Juans Conservation District -- Grow soil, regenerate the land and be a part of a solution for climate change! You have an
County Starts New Inspection Schedule
New Summer Schedule starts May 26 -- from San Juan County -- San Juan County, Department of Community Development, will implement a new building permit inspection schedule for the period May 26th through July 2nd.
Fire and Rescue To Hold Meetings on Cost Recovery
Two sessions on Saturday, June 6 -- from Lt. Geoff Nelson, President Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighters’ Association, and Miklos P. Preysz, Acting Chief, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighters’ Association in
Friends of the SJs Host Iris & Ice Cream Garden Social
Sunday, May 31st from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Orcas Island Iris on display at Charlie Carver's garden Charlie Carver, Chair of the American Iris Society National Collections Program, is opening his iris
May 30 is Campaign Kick-Off to Save Mount Grant
Saturday, May 30, Noon to 4 p.m., Mount Grant -- from Barbara Courtney, San Juan Preservation Trust -- The San Juan Preservation Trust and San Juan County Land Bank invite the entire island community to join
Guest Opinion: OPALCO Rates and Transparency in Question
-- by Alex MacLeod -- OPALCO’s board is holding a special meeting next Thursday (May 28) at its Eastsound headquarters. It begins at 9 a.m. There is a small note on OPALCO’s web site’s home
Oil Trains in Anacortes
Wednesday, June 3, 7 p.m., Depot Arts Center, 611 R Avenue, Anacortes -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Discussing the facts on oil trains in Skagit County. What: “The Thin Green Line: Anacortes Faces the Costs
Lopez Crowds Ferry Reservation Gathering
-- by Ann Palmer -- Lopezians pack the Center to ask questions about the WSF reservation system The May 19 Town Hall meeting to discuss the ferry reservation system was standing room only.
