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
Reminder: OICF Offers Board Boot Camp Today
Tuesday March 25, 1-5 pm, Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Hilary Canty -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation is offering Board Boot Camp, Tuesday March 25th, 1-5 pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall. This action
Darrington Mudslide: Vikings Step Up to Help Neighbors
Fund raising rally throughout the community this Tuesday, March 25, 4—6 p.m. -- from Justin Paulsen and Orcas Island High School Spring Sports and the Orcas Island Booster Club ; update March 24 at 10
Student Chef Competition Officially Launched!
-- by Madie Murray -- Last year's winners:Arla Sutton & Zora Leck - K-6Caitlyn Holley - MS/HS Entries must be received by April 28 Competition will be held on May 17 All students
Annual Hazardous Waste Round-Ups Scheduled
BUSINESSES must pre-register by sending in a list of the materials two weeks before the collection date. -- from Stan Matthews -- This year, San Juan County’s Hazardous Waste Round-up will give local residents a
Cornelius Responds to Jarman’s Letter
-- from Randy Cornelius -- Dear Editor, I was surprised and disappointed to see that you published Bob Jarman’s letter to OPALCO of March 16, 2014. I am writing to set the record straight. First,
ORS/The Exchange Completes Site Master Plan: Rebuild Begins!
-- from Orcas Recycling Service (ORS/The Exchange) -- Orcas Transfer Station site, cleared for improvements and a new Exchange! If you’ve been past the Orcas Transfer Station lately you probably noticed something: A
Letter to the Editor: Support the OIFR Levy
-- by Anita Castle -- On a rainy day in October, 2012 I received fast, professional medical assistance from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services! If my responders hadn’t responded as promptly
Ferries’ Chief Moseley Leaves “Difficult Job”
-- by John Stang of Crosscut.com -- It will likely take two months or more for a replacement to be found for David Moseley as director of Washington State Ferries. His resignation, announced quietely earlier
Get Your Mr. Clean Mojo Working April 5!
Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Eastsound -- from Kira Bradshaw -- Join your friends and neighbors in the 2014 Great Island Clean-Up! Orcas Island’s first roadside clean-up that covers the entire island!
West Sound Lumber Company Asks for Your Help
-- by Eleanor Hoague -- If you use lumber or wood products from West Sound Lumber Company, or know Jack and Jan Helsell, you probably know how hard they are struggling to keep their sawyer,
Public Workshop on the New Critical Area Regulations
Thursday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Orcas Senior Center -- from San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department -- The San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department will host an
A Special Community Envisioned for Orcas
Orcas Issues readers: Today is the last day to contribute to the indiegogo campaign to start this new island enterprise. Go to the donation site and consider helping out: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/concerto-a-life-spectrum-residential-project -- by Margie Doyle --
Tides of March Honors the Marine Microcosm
-- by Margie Doyle -- Russel Barsh speaks to the public at the 3rd Annual "Tides of March" report. They are beautiful and they are gruesome: the Frosted Nudibranch and Porcelein Crab, the
Jarman Withdraws from OPALCO Board Race
Bob Jarman had been asked if his name would appear on the ballot for District 1 OPALCO Board. He withdrew his name on Monday, March 17. by Bob Jarman It is with regret that I
State Accepting Grant Apps for Outdoor Rec & Conservation
Competition is tough! -- from Susan Zemek -- The state has begun accepting grant applications to build parks, trails boating facilities and shooting ranges, as well as grants to conserve wildlife habitat and working farms,
