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
OPALCO Annual Meeting: Strong Footing for Energy & Telecom
-- by Margie Doyle -- There's always new things to learn at the OPALCO annual meeting Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) members and guests boarded the Washington State Ferry on Saturday morning
Master Gardeners Launch “Plant a Row For the Hungry” Program
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- The Orcas Island Master Gardeners are launching a new Plant a Row for the Hungry (PAR) program at this year’s Farmers Market starting this Saturday. The program encourages local gardeners
Bird Column: An Open Door to Wonder and Awe
-- by Carol Owens -- Western goldfinches, ready for breakfast! Favorite hobby? Elegant sport? Elitist science? Maybe all of these, but to most of us, just fun. We hang birdfeeders, or scatter leftover
School Board Hires Sup’t. and Remodel Contractor
-- by Margie Doyle -- At its regular meeting on Thursday, April 24, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors approved a two-year contract to hire Eric Webb as 1.0 FTE Superintendent, effective
Measles, Mental Health and Marijuana: an Interview with John Manning
-- by Margie Doyle -- John Manning Retiring County Health Department Director John Manning recently spoke to Orcas Issues on the work he's done and changes he's seen in the two decades he has
Irthlingz’ Abreu & Hurwicz on “Speak Up, Speak Out”
On KSVR -- Wednesday April 23 at 5 pm and Sunday April 27 at 8 pm "Music From the Heart - Climate Change Education" Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz can be heard on KSVR.org
Letter to the Editor: OPALCO 2014 Election
-- from Islands Energy Coalition -- Dear OPALCO members, We, the undersigned, are members of the Islands Energy Coalition (IEC), a coalition of individuals from throughout the San Juan’s. Our primary goal is to bring
From Noah to Magnuson, Lummis Respect Native Homeland
-- by Margie Doyle -- Christopher and Mona Evans (foreground) sing with the Lummi visitors at the Odd Fellows Hall Lummi leaders came again to Orcas to thank supporters for their help in
Letter to Editor: Larsen’s Stand on Coal Exports Challenged
-- by Walter Corbin -- It is certainly appreciated that U.S. Representative Larsen visited the San Juan Islands recently. The environmental efforts that are made by our elected officials are surely welcomed by the San
Moran State Park: Calling all Volunteers!
-- from the Friends of Moran State Park -- Calling all Volunteers! We need more help, so bring a friend!! April 19th! Each summer season since 2007 the Friends of Moran have operated a small
Meet Interim Ferries Chief George Capacci
San Juan Islands Reservation System a priority -- from Washington State Ferries' Captain George A. Capacci -- Captain George Capacci, with Coast Guard, Alaska Marine Highway, B.C. Ferries and WSF experience I am
Noxious Weed Alert! Yellow Archangel Not as Nice as it Sounds
-- by Kate Yturri, Judy Winer and Gwen Stamm, updated April 17 at 10 p.m. -- Yellow archangel is noxious and invasive, belying its name. Yellow Archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon) is an attractive ornamental
Lummi Leaders to Discuss “Visions of Xwe’chi’eXen”
Friday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall -- from the Orcas NoCOALition -- Lummi Coal Port Expansion Protest, 2012. Photo courtesy of Floyd McKay and Crosscut.com On Friday evening, April
Orcas School to Participate in Earth Day – Including a Parade & Lights Out
Parade: Tuesday, April 22, 12:30 p.m., Orcas Elementary School Lights Out Project: Please, minimal electricity use from 8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. on April 22 -- from Brigid Ehrmantraut, Taj Howe, and E.A.R.T.H. -- Earth Day 2014
Americorps Volunteers at 4 Winds, Museum and Funhouse!
-- from the Orcas Island Historical Museum -- Americorps Volunteers at the Historical Museum last Saturday. They will be giving a talk about their work this Friday at the Funhouse at 6 p.m.
