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
Buy Some, GIVE One at the Bullock’s Plant Sale
Chelsea shows a young garden enthusiast what flowers taste good in garden tea. By Madie Murray When you come to the Bullock’s amazing plant sale this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to
Resolution of 2012 Orcas School District Audit
from Barbara Kline, Superintendent, Orcas Island School District Recently, there have been some questions about audit results of our 2010-2011 OASIS program. In the hopes of bringing clarity to the issue, I offer this timeline
EPRC Emphasizes Need for Public Input as It Plans Open House
by Lin McNulty Lots of Road Projects Ahead There are always lots of bits on the plate of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) as they continually work to provide thoughtful input to the County
Salmon Recovery Funding Available
from Barbara Rosenkotter Lead Entity Coordinator for Salmon Recovery Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration funding is available for project implementation and development for salmon recovery projects in the San Juans. The funding can be used
Food Master Classes
Saturday, October 5, Community Garden & Farmers Market In conjunction with the Great Island Grown Festival Food Masters will be hosting educational opportunities in Eastsound on October 5. “Walkabout Wild and Edible Medicinal Plants” with
Environmental Group Names Ranker Legislator of the Year
State Democrats announce Ranker honor. Washington Conservation Voters, the political voice for the environment, today awarded State Senator Kevin Ranker (D-40) its highest honor by naming him the 2013 “Legislator of the
Guest Column: How OPALCO Should Evolve
by Islands Energy Coalition Thanks to competent, committed staff and board leadership, OPALCO has emerged as a strong organization. In the 75 years since its inception, OPALCO has overcome incredible technical, financial and geographical challenges
Letter to the Editor: What Does the Gov’t. Shutdown Mean to You?
To the editor: I consider the government shutdown local news because it's about all of us here on Orcas. My daughter is a prime example. She is one of those furloughed as a result of
Solar Energy Educator Workshop
from Tina Whitman Saturday October 19,10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Orcas Island Library The FREE Renewable Energy Educator Workshop is hosted by the Orcas Montessori School and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, with additional support
Tickets for the “Whole Hog” Available Online
Christina Orchid on the set with KING5 anchor Mark Wright on Sept 27 talking about "Going Whole Hog" and other San Juan Islands Greater Island Grown Festival events taking place during the first two
Letter to Editor: Thanks for 6th Grade Field Trip
On behalf of the Paula Towne’s 6th grade class at Orcas Elementary School, we would like to thank OIEF and Valerie Anders for their generous donations to help support the annual field study experience this
Letter to the Editor: No Way to Prepare for Oil Spills
Yesterday [Saturday, Sept. 28] I went to a workshop on oil spills in the San Juan Islands - I learned a lot about the precautions, preparations, and the potential response. There is only so much floating boom
Exchange Rebuilding — Slowly but Surely
by Lin McNulty Terrill Chang, designer of the Skagit County transfer station, presents his views to the ad hoc Exchange committee. Photo: Lin McNulty "What ifs" and "how abouts" dominated the conversation on
In The Event Of The Unthinkable: An Oil Spill in our Waters
From Marta Branch, San Juan Marine Resources Committee (MRC) Coordinator The communities of the Northwest Straits region are keenly interested in planning for the potential of an oil spill in our marine waters. Industry groups,
Orcas Food Cooperative Hiring Membership Coordinator
The Orcas Food Cooperative is hiring a Member Drive Coordinator to work a three-month period starting in October 2013. Interested applicants should send a letter of introduction and resume or a summary of qualifications
