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
The Fair is Coming! So Much To Do!
Wednesday, August 13 — Saturday, August 16, 2014, San Juan County Fairgrounds -- from Reve Shannon -- Farm-tastic Fun is the name of the game at the San Juan County Fair, Wednesday, August 13 through
Head of San Juans’ LWV Testifies at Cherry Point Hearing
On July 24, League of Women Voters of the San Juans’ president, Diane Martindale testified at the Seattle Cherry Point Dock DEIS (draft environmental impact statement) Rally and Hearing. Below is the text of her
Naturalist’s Notebook: Where Have All the Dogfish Gone?
-- from Russel Barsh -- Spiny Dogfish (Squalus acanthias) were historically one of the most abundant sharks in the world, including the Salish Sea. They hunt the seafloor like halibut, Pacific cod, and rockfish, but
Attention Seniors: Hearts and Hands Can Help
-- from Didier Gincig -- Attention Seniors: If you or anyone you know could benefit from a little friendly help and companionship, please contact Didier Gincig at the Hearts and Hands office 376-7723 or e-mail
Orcas Gleaners Set to Harvest Your Excess Bounty
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Is your orchard or garden more productive than you can handle? Are you going to be off island at peak harvest time? It is a shame to let all of
A Drop of Ink May Make a Million Think
Read a Free Book and Work for the Future -- by Margie Doyle -- Joe Symons and Anita Orne have again collaborated to make their fortune and ensure their future. How? By bringing possible solutions
Orcas Auction: 130 Years of Stories and History
-- by Margie Doyle -- It's August and an historic auction of island and international artifacts, called “An Orcas Family — 130 Years and Counting” will wow event guests at Youngren's Barn at the end
Climate Change Talk: Impact on Glaciers
Thursday, August 7, 7 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Julia Vouri -- Physical Scientist from Mount Rainier National Park will discuss how Climate Change Impacts Glaciers on August 7 at the San Juan
West Coast Governors Oppose Oil Leasing
-- from David Postman, Office of the Governor, Washington State -- Gov. Inslee has joined California Gov. Jerry Brown and Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber in formally opposing oil and gas leasing off the west coast.
To Be or Not to Bee Safe
Sunday August 3, at 2:30 p.m. upstairs at the Orcas Food Co-op -- by Chom Graecen -- Gardeners beware. Some “bee friendly” plants that you buy may end up harming, instead of, helping bees. The
Climate Change in the San Juans Presentation
Thursday, July 31, 7 p.m., San Juan Island Grange -- from Julia Vouri -- Learn how climate change is affecting weather in the San Juan Islands and throughout the region today and tomorrow in a
FARM-TASTIC FUN at San Juan County Fair Ag Corner
-- from Boyd Pratt -- The SJC Fair Agriculture Exhibit (a.k.a. the Ag Corner) is the place to be to learn all about San Juan County Agriculture! Located next to Fruits and Vegetables in the
Train Traffic and Oil Spill Protestors Attend Army Hearing
-- by John Stang for Crosscut.com -- Oil Train protestors show up for U.S, Army Corps of Engineers hearing. Photo courtesy of John Stang. The fate of a Cherry Point oil-loading dock. Distrust
Who Follows and Who Supports Orcas Issues?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Following is the statistics chart from our Orcas Issues internet host showing our impressive visitor traffic. We continue to be pleasantly gob-smacked by these numbers. It is apparent, viewing these
New Gateway Pacific Terminal Plans to Increase Coal and Oil Traffic
-- by Floyd McKay for Crosscut.com -- Railroad tracks above Chuckanut Bay. Photo by Floyd McKay Developers of the largest of the region’s proposed coal-export terminals have shifted their site plan to claim
