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
New Research Reveals Low-oxygen Impacts on West Coast Groundfish
Low-oxygen zones expanding with climate change, could make some fish harder to find -- from Michael Milstein, NOAA Public Affairs Officer -- When low-oxygen “dead zones” began appearing off the Oregon Coast in the early
EDC Offers Business Boot Camp for Women
Wednesday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Friday Harbor -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Women entrepreneurs are invited to attend the EDC’s Women’s Business Boot Camp, an
Update on Efforts to Address Community Concerns About Jet Noise
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen -- At a community meeting I attended on Lopez Island last fall, I shared a broad, long-term strategy to reduce the impact of Growler noise. Since that meeting, I have
Marine Disease Emergency Act Introduced
Puget Sound Recovery Caucus proposes bill to find solutions to sea star wasting syndrome and other marine disease emergencies -- from the Office of Congressman Denny Heck -- Photo: SeaDoc Society. To address
Special Ferry Reservation Meeting with Hughes, FAC
On Friday, March 13 from 4 to 6 p.m., County Council member Rick Hughes, along with members of the Ferry Advisory Committee will be holding a Public Outreach Meeting to discuss the Ferry Reservation System.
Letter to the Editor: Black Dog Farm Stand Broken Into, Closed
(Editor's note: Since this letter was published, we learned from the owners that the clothing barn and donation box are the two portions of the farm stand that have been closed: owner Ian Harlow states:
OSC Reaches Matching Goal
-- from the Olga Strawberry Council Board-- The most destroyed portion of the building, the café, from tragedy to terrific! We said a donation of any size would put us over the top,
Marine Science Lecture: Shorebirds, Predators, and the Role of Fear
Tuesday, March 10, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Jean Lyle, The SeaDoc Society -- Dr. Rob Butler, president of the Pacific WildLife Foundation, will speak on shorebirds at the next Marine Science
Now is the Time to Plan for Summer Tomatoes
Monday, March 16, 1 - 2 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Gwen Stamm -- Join Orcas Master Gardeners for a presentation by Danah Feldman on March 16, 2015 from 1 - 2 p.m. at
New Report Shows Status of Salmon Recovery
-- from the State Recreation and Conservation Office -- Salmon recovery efforts in Washington are making a difference – more salmon are returning home in some areas, although significant work remains – according to a
Letter to the Editor: Islanders Send “Do Not Invest” Message
-- from Nick Jones -- Dear Editor, Watching the San Juan Sungrown debacle unfold has been like watching a slow-moving, entirely preventable car accident. This situation is a tragedy for the Rice family, their employees,
Judge Rules Against Fieldstone Farm’s Road Use
-- by Margie Doyle -- "There are lots of private roads in the county...Those who are burdened by a road easement can enforce its terms," said County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord in his comments on the
NOAA Fisheries Seeks Public Input on Proposed Makah Whale Hunt
-- from Michael Milstein, Public Affairs Officer, NOAA Fisheries -- NOAA Fisheries is inviting public comments on a new Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) that evaluates the Makah Tribe’s request to resume treaty-based hunting of
OPALCO Announces Board of Director Candidates
-- from OPALCO -- The Committee on Nominations has named the following as OPALCO Board of Director candidates for the two open seats in District 2 (Orcas, Armitage, Blakely, Obstruction, Big Double, Little Double and
Five Years Post-explosion, Tesoro Strikers Still Push for Safety Measures
-- by J.M. Wong for Seattle Globalist -- A December 2013 view of the Tesoro refinery across Fidalgo Bay from March Point. (Photo by Dana via Creative Commons License) Five years ago, seven
