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
Canine Capers Returns!
Speaking of Poop and the Straight Scoop --- by Lesley Liddle -- While Lulu, Leonard and I meandered through Buck Park and up to the high school yesterday, I picked up ten dog turds along
Guest Column: Rationale for Fire & Rescue Levy
-- by Barbara Bedell, Orcas Fire and Rescue District Commissioner -- Chief O'Brien has given both the Commission and the public excellent reasons to support both the budget and the proposed levy, ranging from a
Guest Column: What a Waste!
-- by Donna Riordan -- I know I’m not alone in trying to minimize waste and garbage, so I’m compelled to call my fellow islanders’ attention to our local USPS, in particular the massive
Start Now for the Orcas Has Talent Finale Show
"Audition Show" & OHT Junior Show: Jan. 18, 2014 - at The Grange Stage "Orcas Has Talent -Finale Show": Feb. 8, 2014 - at The Orcas Center -- from Donna Laslo -- Calling all singers,
Letter to the Editor: OPALCO Comes Through — Again!
I'm writing this letter to express my gratitude to the OPALCO workers who came to the rescue in the wee hours last Friday night (Dec. 6-7). We in the Rosario part of the world lost
State of the Trees at Moran State Park
-- by Didier Gincig -- A state of the trees meeting was held on Nov. 7 at Moran State Park where ranger, Al Nickerson discussed why trees were cut near the Environmental Learning Center and
Editorial Column: Love, Tradition and Reading
-- by Margie Doyle -- Girls in the background and boys up front love reading books! Those of us who love reading know all that is unsaid when someone confesses, “I love to
Orcas Septic Service Is Under New Ownership
-- from Shelley Curtis -- Bart and Shelley Curtis have sold to Craig and Marianne Starr of Friday Harbor. Starr, originally from Orcas Island, is the previous owner of a septic service company on San
UTC Hearing on C-Link Outage: “Snapshot of Complex Situation”
-- by Margie Doyle, Updated Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. -- The UTC wants to hear from you! Members of the public join Washington Utilities and Transportation Commissioners in their investigation of CenturyLink during
Deer Harbor Planners to Meet Wednesday
Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Community Center: The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (DHPRC), a county advisory committee, will hold its regular public meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Members
SeaDoc and Orkila Host Family Night
-- from Joe Thoron -- Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Larry Norman Lodge, Camp Orkila: Free dinner provided by Camp Orkila from 5:30-6:30 p.m. "Exploring Coast Salish Prehistory," by Julie B. Stein The
News from Hughes: Critical Details of the 2014 Budget
-- by Margie Doyle -- Council Member Rick Hughes Orcas Council Member Rick Hughes described the progress made toward stability and accountability in discussing the 2014 budget with Orcas Issues’ editors: Hughes points
Library to Videostream Utilities Commission Monday Night Meeting
-- by Margie Doyle -- Monday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library: The public is invited to observe the Washington Utilities-Transportation Commission (WUTC) meeting this evening, with the County
County Council Adopts “Hold-the-Line” 2014 Budget
-- from Stan Matthews, County Information and Internet Manager -- At its December 3, meeting on Lopez Island, the San Juan County Council unanimously approved a “hold-the-line” 2014 County budget. At $15.5 million, the County’s
OPALCO Board Calls for Rate Increase
-- from Orcas Power & Light Cooperative -- At their November meeting, the OPALCO Board approved the 2014 budget for a total of $30,665,000, which includes a rate increase of 6 percent. The increase is
