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
Seastar Wasting Syndrome Update
-- from Russel Barsh -- More Indian Island seastars were stricken by wasting syndrome in mid-July as hot weather continued. A systematic survey of hundreds of Ochre Stars in the inter-tidal zone (rocks and beaches)
On the Ground, In the Air: Fieldwork by FEMA
-- from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be performing field work along the shorelines of San Juan County July 14th to July 18th. The fieldwork is
Guest Column: On Libraries, Las Vegas, and Elvis
-- by Donna Riordan -- Who knew that Elvis was a convincing 3-D printer pitchman? In late June, I attended the American Library Association meeting in Las Vegas along with 18,000 other library lovers –
Orcas Island Garden Club Appreciates Volunteers
-- by Carol Kulminski -- This year, the Garden Tour in June was the most successful to date. Sally Hodson, one of the organizers, gives all the credit to the many volunteers who gave their
A New Vision and A New Priest for Emmanuel
-- by Stewart Mehlman -- Berto Gándara Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island is getting ready to welcome their new priest. The Rev. Berto Gándara will begin his ministry on Sunday, August 17th.
Youth Conservation Corps Report: Week Two
-- from Skylar Dalusio, Kayleigh Horton, and Maggie Tombs with Mary Gropp -- The Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps is made up of a group of kids who are interested in conserving our environment, and
Council Expected to Propose Continuation of Tax Levy Authorization
-- from San Juan County Communications -- During its July 14 meeting, the San Juan County Council will discuss placing a property tax measure on the November election ballot. If approved by voters, the issue
San Juans #2 in Travel and Leisure’s Top Islands
-- from Barbara Marrett, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Photo courtesy of visitsanjuans.com Travel and Leisure magazine has announced its 2014 World’s Best Awards, ranking the San Juan Islands #2 on its
Kaleidoscope Annual Sale Offers Many “Finds”
Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center holds its Annual Yard Sale, happening Saturday, July 12. "There's a little bit of everything," says Director Amber Paulsen.
County Council Approves ORS/The Exchange Price Increases
-- from Pete Moe, Director, Orcas Recycling Services -- On July 1, the San Juan County Council voted to approve a range of price adjustments requested by Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange. The prices, which were
Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps Begins New Season
-- by Skylar Dalusio, Jackie Figueroa & Kayleigh Horton, with Mary Gropp -- Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps, led by Mary Gropp and Phil Branch A group of Orcas Island Middle and High
Judd Cove Lime Kiln Interpretive Walk
Saturday, July 12, 1–3 p.m., Judd Cove -- from Judy Cumming, San Juan County Land Bank -- This walk with Boyd Pratt & Steve Cohan is sure to delight anyone interested in the cultural history of
Climate Action Group Hosts Talk on Sustainable Farming
WSU Director of the Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Nature Resources to Discuss Climate Change Impacts on Food: Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at Friday Harbor Brickworks (Note: a 10 p.m. ferry scheduled to
EPRC Eyes Eastsound Parking, Zoning and Green Spaces
County Advisory Committee to meet this Thursday, July 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- by Margie Doyle -- Eastsound showing UGA boundaries(red line) and subarea boundaries (dark black
Bed & Breakfast Owner Clear-Cuts Nature Preserve
Local Conservation Group Receives $100,000 Settlement -- from Barbara Courtney -- The owner of an Anacortes bed & breakfast establishment has agreed to pay a $100,000 settlement for illegally clear-cutting a waterfront nature preserve on
