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
Letter to the Editor: The Right to Farm in SJ County
-- from Jenny Rice -- (Editor's note: the San Juan County Council is holding a Workshop regarding Land Use Regulation of Marijuana Producers and Processors on Monday, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon in
Fallstreak Hole Visible from Massacre Bay
-- from Gwyneth Burrill -- Fallstreak Hole and Sun Dog. Photo: Gwyneth Burrill There was indeed a large "sun dog" to the left of this hole. It was a special moment to observe
Letter to Editor: Keep The Exchange at the Transfer Station
-- from Kyle Carver, Orcas Island -- We’re all ready for a new Exchange. It’s been a vital part of our community moving towards a zero waste goal. But the current relocation plan doesn’t add
Whales Need Room to Breathe
Orca Relief Citizens’ Alliance proposes a whale protection zone west of San Juan Island -- by Samantha Larson from Crosscut.com -- The orca iconography in Puget Sound tourist gift shops borders on sappy, but for
School Bond Project Continues Apace
-- by Margie Doyle -- Construction as scheduled at the Orcas Island School campus: the Middle School will move into the former library on the left; the cafeteria/home ec building on the right will
Submarine Cables, Revenue Shortfall Drives OPALCO Rates Up
-- from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO -- 14,000’ of submarine cable weighs about 380 metric tons on its spool. A 9000 square-foot barge will transport and install the cable in the Lopez-San Juan crossing with
Lummi Nation Requests Coal Facility Permit Denial
Lummi Nation cites severe impact to treaty fishing rights -- from the Lummi Nation -- The Lummi Nation, in a strongly worded letter, asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) to take immediate
Whale “Midwife” Helps Mom of Newest Orca Baby
-- by Gary Chittim of https://www.king5.com/ via Crosscut.com -- Orca experts say it is possible that one or more orcas acted as midwives during the birth of a calf last week. Ken Balcomb of the
2015 Polar Bear Plunge
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=33734] “You guys plunging?” That was the question hovering in the crisp cold morning air, at the north end of Cascade Lake, on January 1st, 2015. It was the
Year-end Recap from Representative Rick Larsen
As 2014 comes to a close, I want to let you know that it has been an honor serving you and the people of the Second Congressional District. The last two years have not been
New Baby Orca for J-Pod!
New calf discovered today in J pod of the endangered Southern Resident orca community. -- from the Orca Network/Center for Whale Research -- Official portrait of baby J50 and mom Slick (J16) off North
Market Bucks a Big Success
-- from Tamara Joyner, SJC Public Health Nurse -- Thanks to coordinated efforts of the Orcas Farmers’ Market, the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Orcas Family Connections, and our local Washington State WIC (Women Infants Children)
Doe Bay’s Pizza and Open Mic Nights to Benefit Orcas Island Rowing
-- by Martin Taylor -- Doe Bay’s Pizza and Open Mic Thursday nights in January will benefit Orcas Island Rowing. Thursday Evenings are Open Mic & Pizza Night from 5-10 p.m. Go to Doe Bay Cafe
Cuba: A Laboratory for Energy Conservation
Friday, January 2, upstairs, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Food Co-op Meeting Room -- from Linda Lyshall, PhD, District Manager, San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Come learn about the Cuban energy revolution from Mario
Letter to Editor: Consider Cannabis as Agricultural Crop
-- from Denise Clark, Lopez Island -- Since the discussion regarding growing marijuana in San Juan County is complicated and multi-faceted, I would like to start a conversation with one concern at this time. I
