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: LWV Sums up Legislature’s Work on Education and Budget
State Legislature still at work in last week of session -- from the League of Women Voters of Washington State LWVwa.org-- The regular Legislative session end is fast approaching, on Sunday, April 26. The Supreme
Celebrate Money Smart Week at the Library!
April 21-30 at the Orcas Island Public Library -- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library Money Smart Week from April 21-30. All events in the Public LIbrary Conference Room A national
Jordan Griffin Inspires Friends to Design Paraplegic Bikes
Fundraising campaign to design and build a bike for Orcas' own Jordan Griffin Jordan Griffin Jordan Griffin, a paraplegic since a snowboarding accident on Orcas Island in 2007, loves extreme sports. Spencer Sare,
Guest Column: Larsen Asked to Witness Growler Impacts
-- from the Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- Congressman Rick Larsen is being called on by his constituents to come to their homes and experience the hazardous noise that he is largely responsible for bringing
An Imperative Call to Action: Solar Power Presentation
Wednesday, April 22, 5 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Marilyn McGuire -- Robert Arthur Stayton will speak at the Parish Hall on Wednesday, April 22 at 5 p.m. about a change that’s coming that will
EPRC Follow-up on Seaview Street Gas Spill
-- by Margie Doyle -- Graphic of the April 10 fuel spill at the end of Seaview Street (the airport runways are to the extreme right of the picture, provided by Paul Kamin.
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Randy Cornelius
-- from Phil and Marta Branch -- We members of the OPALCO electric coop are fortunate that retired General Manager Randy Cornelius stands willing to volunteer for the OPALCO Board, to help us enjoy a
Letter to the Editor: Change Needed at OPALCO
-- from Lois Ludwig, Lopez Island -- Thank you for publishing Chom Greacen’s excellent article about OPALCO. Her facts on the rate increases are correct. Her questions are valid. OPALCO board members insist their facility
Ranker Criticizes Oil Train Bill’s Shortcomings
-- from Washington State Democrats -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below following Wednesday’s [April 15] passage of an oil train safety bill that falls short of critical protections for communities and
Letter to the Editor: 2015 OPALCO Voting Recommendation
-- by Chom Greacen, Eric Youngren and Sandy Bishop -- We recommend voting for Randy J. Cornelius and Winnie Adams (incumbent). (You can find out more about the full slate of candidates and their bio’s
Letter to the Editor: How Should I Cast My OPALCO Vote?
-- by Don Webster -- Are you upset with the dramatic increase in the cost of our electricity which is only starting to hit the islands and will become more onerous in the next few
NW Straits Seeks Executive Director
-- from Jill Clark for NW Straits Foundation -- The Northwest Straits Foundation is seeking a dynamic, experienced leader to share our vision of diverse communities working together to restore a thriving marine ecosystem in
Guest Column: Wildcrafting as a Sacred Act
--by Erin Smith -- Wildcrafting, when done consciously, is not only an act of sustainability, it is a sacred act. There are now more than 160,000 national parks, wilderness and other protected areas worldwide. There
Letter to the Editor: Vote for OPALCO Incumbents
-- from Boyd and Lovel Pratt -- Ballots for OPALCO have arrived by mail. We thank all the candidates running for OPALCO’s Board of Directors. We are grateful for the many years of service Randy
The Campaign to Save Mount Grant
-- from the San Juan Preservation Trust -- The San Juan Preservation Trust announces the launch of a major fundraising campaign to create a new nature preserve in the heart of San Juan Island. The
