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 Editorial: Think AND Act Local on Earth Day
-- by Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) Director -- As the 45th Earth Day arrives, it’s a little hard to feel good about it. The Earth, that is. Despite the best intentions of many,
How 1st & 2nd Graders View Whales
Our 1st/2nd grade classes and Montessori class have been studying our local resident whales and have written informational pieces about what we can do to save our resident orcas. Each class has written a class piece, through
Students Write About Saving Whales (Part 3)
Our 1st/2nd grade classes and Montessori class has been studying our local resident whales and have written informational pieces about what we can do to save our resident orcas. Each class has written a class piece, through
Indian Island Thriving in Time for Earth Day
-- from Russel Barsh -- Plectritis (Sea Blush) in full flower now on Indian Island thanks to meadow protection (credit: Madrona Murphy 2015). The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory launched its sixth field
Mike Kulper: Spending, Planning, Serving for Financial Health
Investing 101: Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library -- by Margie Doyle -- Mike Kulper is a retired college professor, but he still works, spreading his passion for
Students Write About Saving Whales (Part 2)
Our 1st/2nd grade classes and Montessori class have been studying our local resident whales and have written informational pieces about what we can do to save our resident orcas. Each class has written a class piece, through
WSF Reservations System Simply on Overload
-- from Washington State Ferries -- WSF introduces "staggered" release dates April 28- May 19 for summer reservations A team of information technology specialists determined the Washington State Ferries’ online vehicle reservations system stopped working
Over a Ton of Litter Gathered In Just Three Hours!
-- from Kira Bradshaw -- Joan Vader, Emily Birky, event organizer Kira Bradshaw, and volunteer Mary Wachter at the Great Islands Clean Up. Photo courtesy Pete Moe. The Great Islands Clean Up was
Master Gardeners Will Diagnose Your Plant Problems
-- from Kate Yturri -- San Juan County Master Gardeners have started their plant problem diagnostic clinic. The clinic meets twice monthly on the first and third Thursday, April through September and supports the Master
Students Write About Saving Whales (Part 1)
Our 1st/2nd grade classes and Montessori class has been studying our local resident whales and have written informational pieces about what we can do to save our resident orcas. Each class has written a class piece, through
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
