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
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
Public Facilities Grant Application Deadline June 15
-- from Victoria Compton -- A heads-up: The Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program (PFFAP) application deadline is on June 15. San Juan County runs this program using funding from gasoline taxes. This funding can help pay
Land Bank Adds Two New Commissioners
-- from Tanja Williamson -- The San Juan County Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Wiese of Orcas Island, and Amanda Wedow, of Lopez Island, to serve as Land Bank Commissioners, effective
Guest Column: Environmental Impacts of Electric Cars
--by Tom Owens -- As you consider buying one of the new all electric cars, some thought should be given to their environmental impacts. Since they run on electric energy, we should look at where that
Larsen Bill To Support Healthy Estuaries Passes House
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a bill that Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, introduced to fund estuary improvement projects in the Puget Sound region and nationwide. Larsen introduced the bipartisan
Guest Opinion: Revenue Shortfalls in OPALCO’s Rural Cooperative
-- by Alex Conrad -- With regard to [OPALCO's] need to meet certain debt covenants, we hear a lot about ‘revenue shortfall’ [see orcasissues.com/new-opalco-surcharge-to-correct-shortfall ] Let’s pause for a moment and look at publicly available data,
Come to the Orcas Energy Fair!
Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Village Green -- from the San Juans Conservation District -- Kids -- and grown-ups too! -- learn about solar power at the
There is Poison Hemlock in San Juan County
-- from Judy Jackson, Noxious Weed Control Program -- In 2009, 17 poison hemlock exposures were recorded by the Washington Poison Center. In 2010, a Bellingham man was hospitalized after having eaten what looked like
