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
Guest Column: Indian Island Sea Stars Recovering
-- by Russel Barsh, Kwiaht Director -- Juve Ochre blue reticulum Local sea stars appear to be recovering from last year’s epidemic Seastar Wasting Syndrome (SWS), according to Kwiaht researchers monitoring marine life
Notice of Eastsound Subarea Plan Update Public Hearing
Friday, August 21 at 10 a.m., Orcas American Legion Hall -- from Lynda Guernsey -- Notice of Public Hearing for an Eastsound Subarea Plan Update Adding Eastsound Development Regulations to San Juan County Code Title 18,
Editorial: Is Freeing Lolita the Right Thing To Do?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Photo: Miami Herald Animal rights activists gathered on Sunday at Miami, Florida's Seaquarium where our own Pacific Northwest orca, Lolita, has been held in captivity for 43 years.
Habitat Truck Coming Back
Monday, August 17, noon - 3 p.m., Island Market -- from Jim Duffield -- The Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck will be at Island Market on the 17th of August from noon to 3
Buy Your Tickets Now for Heritage Feast
Saturday, August 29 at Red Rabbit Farm, West Sound -- from the Orcas Island Historical Society -- Be a part of the 2nd annual Heritage Harvest Dinner on August 29 Join the Orcas
Growing of Local Flowers Making a Comeback
-- from Suzanne Morrissey, Peace & Plenty Flower Farm -- [metaslider id=38495] In 1892 Capt. George Gibbs amazed the Dutch with his success in growing commercial flower bulbs on Orcas Island. The mild, maritime climate
Help Make Our Pizzas Happen
Farm to Cafeteria Pizza Thursdays at Doe Bay -- by Madie Murray -- Tomas Holmes helps make cob oven pizzas at "school's out" garden party Those who have come to a pizza party
Your Garden or Orchard Can Help Feed the Hungry
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- August is peak harvest time and this year our orchards and gardens are groaning with vines and trees laden with fruit and produce. Many of us are faced with more food
Learn and Share about Books and Beyond
The Orcas Island Public Library Expansion Project -- by the Library Board of Trustees -- Orcas Islanders love their beautiful public Library as a center of equal access to information for all learners and a
3-Island Wildlife 100 Bike Tour this Sunday
Sunday, August 9 starting at 6 a.m. from Wildlife Cycles, Eastsound -- from Wildlife Cycles -- On Sunday, August 9th, Wildlife Cycles hosts our 24th annual Wildlife 100 tour of the San Juan Islands. Your
Council to Tour Patos and Stuart Islands
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk -- The SJC Council will be participating in a National Monument tour of Patos Island and Stuart Island on Tuesday, Augist 11, 2015 from 9 a.m.
Eastsound Planners Meet Prior to County Discussion
Sub-area Plan Zoning, Lighting in Eastsound, and Public Works Dominate Summer EPRC Meetings -- by Margie Doyle -- Members of the public, elected officials, county staff and the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) have been
EPRC Posts Thursday Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 6, 2015, 3 – 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Regular Meeting Eastsound Planning & Review Committee (EPRC) August 6, 2015 3:00 – 5:00 PM Welcome and Introductions Additions or
NOAA Boosts Monitoring of Orca Stuck with Fishing Lure
-- from Michael Milstein, Public Affairs Officer, NOAA Fisheries -- NOAA Fisheries is taking steps to further assess an endangered Southern Resident killer whale that appears to have a salmon lure hanging from its mouth. The whale,
Whale Museum Lecture: Drought & Water Conservation
Friday, August 7, 6:30 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Jenny Atkinson -- The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Linda Lyshall as part of the 2015 Summer Lecture Series on Friday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m.
