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
Sand Dollars to Sea Stars!
Friday September 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. -- from Russel Barsh -- A mystery surrounding Seastar Wasting Syndrome: healthy seastars piled up with sick ones do not always get sick! Back-to-back talks
Just In: Climate Change Impacts on the Pacific NW
Friday, August 29 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall in Eastsound -- from Marta C. Branch, San Juan County Dept of Community Development and Planning Marine Program Coordinator -- Learn how climate change
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Joining the Safe Shippers’ Efforts
San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping says thank you to all of you who stopped by to buy a brownie, spin the oil tanker Wheel of Fortune, and/or sign the petition at our booth at the County
When a Business Becomes So Successful That…
-- by Margie Doyle -- Clyde Duke saw a beautiful building abandoned in the middle of our community that could be brought together for fun and camaraderie under its roof. April Duke saw a full-time
Guest Opinion: Fukushima and the Salish Sea
-- from Russel Barsh -- The data I've seen on the spread of radioactive material from Fukushima indicate that the only significant increase in radiation above "background" levels (that is, the earth's natural radioactivity+residual effects of
Community Solar for our Schools
-- from the San Juan Conservation District -- Community Solar for our Schools was developed by Islands Energy, a collaborative group of local and regional nonprofits and community volunteers led by the San Juan Islands
Utilities Commission Staff Concludes CenturyLink Violated Laws and Rules
- from The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission -- On August 20, 2014, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission released its report on CenturyLink’s November 2013 outage. The report from commission staff recommends the commission
‘X’ to Mark the Spot: Nominations Open
-- from Adam Farish -- TEDxOrcasIsland presenter nominations open...along with volunteer applications. Do you have an "idea worth spreading" or know of someone that does? Is your neighbor working on something that could
“This Could Be Oil” Salish Sea Drift Card Study
August 25 and 27 -- from Islanders for Safe Shipping -- The fall release of drift cards will be on August 25 and 27, so keep your eyes open and report any cards found on
County Councilman Rick Hughes Drafts Strategic Economic Plan
San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes, who resides on Orcas Island, presented a draft strategy for economic development to the County Council earlier this year. Hughes said recently, "When I ran for County Council, I
OPALCO Board Responds to Member Concerns
-- from the Orcas Power and LIght Cooperative (OPALCO) -- The OPALCO Board of Directors has been aware of controversy surrounding letters sent during the past year by OPALCO’s lawyers and would like to take
Totem Pole Journey Blessing Ceremony Comes to San Juan Island
Friday, August 29th at 7:00 p.m., English Camp -- from Katie Fleming -- Photo: Paul K. Anderson On Friday, August 29th at 7:00 p.m., FRIENDS of the San Juans is hosting a public
Bitumen Chip Brownies a Big Hit at the Fair
-- from Shaun Hubbard -- The San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping booth at the County Fair was a hit! We sold 444 brownies and gathered 322 signatures to attach to the comment letter that
Bridge at Mountain Lake Dam Closed
-- from Kate Korus, Moran State Park -- Due to structural deterioration the bridge at the Mountain Lake dam has been closed to hikers. There are no established alternate routes around the bridge. Park staff have
Guest Opinion: Orcas Island Hatchery Needs You
-- from Rollie Sauer, Volunteer, Glenwood Springs Hatchery -- Dear Friends and Fellow Residents of Orcas Island, There are many magnificent facets to this paradise called Orcas Island, most of which are natural. However, there
