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
Brush Fire on Turtleback Mountain Preserve
-- from Tanja Williamson for the County Land Bank -- Illegal campfire on Turtleback Mountain threatens Land Bank/public property On Sunday afternoon, June21, 2015, the Orcas Island Fire Department responded to an isolated
Guest Opinion: Who’s Behind the Recycling “Industry”?
-- by Pete Moe, Director, Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange Most of us believe that recycling is our civic and environmental duty. And certainly, as the system is designed now, it is. But if you dig
The Exchange Works with Oregon Counterparts
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange Board with the CARTM board and county officials and staffs from San Juan and Tillamook Counties. Photo courtesy of Ron Glasset The board of
Guest Column: Assessing the Big Picture that is Rental Housing
-- by Susan Bradford -- First of all, let me thank Steve Mckenna ( see orcasissues.com/guest-opinion-moratorium-on-vacation-rentals-needed-immediately ) for opening this discussion. It has obviously sparked a lot of thought-provoking comments. I would like to weigh
Short Films Promote Shoreline Protection
-- from The San Juan Preservation Trust-- See two new films focused on land preservation and its impact on salmon The San Juan Preservation Trust announces the release of two short films it
Donations Needed for Olga Daze Rummage Sale
-- from Eirena Birkenfeld -- It's time to gear up for Olga Daze the annual fundraiser for the Olga Community Club, taking place on Saturday July 18th from 10 am to 3 pm. Every year
Fruit Fermentation Workshop
Friday June 26 at 10 a.m. to noon in the Orcas Food Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling -- Learn the surprising ways in which fermented foods can make you happier and healthier at "Fabulous
OPALCO Board Sets Temporary Revenue Recovery Add-On
Members will pay monthly add-on to recover under-charged bill amounts -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- At the June 18 board meeting on Lopez, the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative Board approved a temporary
Orcas Island Burn Ban to Start Early
-- from Chief Miklos Preysz, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire & Rescue is reaching out to our community about the dry conditions we are experiencing on Orcas Island. Please be advised
County Agriculturists Unveil Iconic Pig
-- from the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild -- Friday, July 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Brickworks in Friday Harbor In honor of county agriculture and the war that didn't happen, attend
Stormwater Utility Work in Eastsound
.- from San Juan County Public Works -- Bravo Environmental NW will be evaluating the condition of the stormwater pipes in Eastsound. The work will occur during the week of June 22nd. Their service vehicles
Chamber Music Festival Honors Students
-- from the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Marilyn Anderson, center, congratulations scholarship award winners The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival was proud to award four High School seniors with The Marilyn
It’s A Busy Time at the Food Bank. Want To Help?
What would we do without them? -- from Madie Murray -- Volunteers are the backbone of getting things done! The Orcas Island Food Bank is looking for a few more folks to help distribute
Orcas Organizations Award $95K in Scholarships
Orcas High School Principal Kyle Freeman announced that island organizations had contributed over $95,0000 to school graduates at the annual Celebration of Success on Friday, June 12. Those scholarships and the organizations awarding them are:
OPAL to Hold Public Meeting on Affordable Housing
Tuesday, June 23 at 6 - 8 p.m. at the Senior Center -- from OPAL Community Land Trust -- Join OPAL Community Land Trust for an honest conversation about the potential for affordable rental housing
