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
CAO Decision: “The Board Declines to Impose Invalidity”
By Margie Doyle Friends of the San Juans prevail on buffer, habitat, wetlands and utilities challenges On September 6, 2013, the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) issued its 109-page decision in cases brought before it
Community Engagement in Oil Spill Preparedness and Response
From San Juan County Are you prepared for a major Oil Spill in the San Juans? How will it impact you? Will you be involved in the clean-up? Who is in charge and what
Long Live the Kings! Salish Sea Presentation
Thursday, September 12, 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Jacques White, the executive director of Long Live the Kings, will give a presentation on salmon in the Salish Sea, with an emphasis on the challenges of
Orcas Family Connections Resource Center Signs On to Help with Affordable Care Registration
Lopez and San Juan Family Resource Centers also sign up to help By Margie Doyle The Orcas Family Connections Resource Center announced on Thursday, Sept 5 that it will sign a contract with Whatcom Association
“Welcome to Your Orcas Transfer Station!”
Friends, supporters and the future await Orcas Recycling Services opening of the Transfer Station, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. From left, Chuck Greening, Taya Speed, Susan Malins, Lila Richardson with her children in front, Jared
Guest Column: Support ORS/The Exchange
By Walt Corbin Orcas Recycling Services commences operations today. This is a land mark event for our Island. For ORS to be successful and continue the employment of local people or their companies, everyone must
Rowing Club Season Starts Saturday
Max Blackadar and Josh Bronn slip across an inky black Cascade Lake By Martin Taylor Orcas Island Rowing Club's fall rowing season begins on Saturday September 7th. Anybody residing on Orcas that is
Eastsound Plan Committee Meets Today
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee(EPRC), a county advisory group that reviews building projects and development in Eastsound, will hold its regular monthly meeting today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. On
Naturalist’s Notebook: Love Call of the Midshipman
The Midshipman By Russel Barsh Hummmmm… With its dark purple skin and rows of gold colored, light sensitive buttons the Plainfin Midshipman (Porichthys notatus) is not only beautiful, but also unusual and aptly
Lummi Leaders Remind Us of National Treaties and Threat of Coal Shipping
Chief Bill James of the Lummi Nation speaks at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall on Saturday, August 31. By Margie Doyle Lummi Nation leaders Bill James and Jay Julius, and Director of the Native
Transportation Plan Public Hearing Sept. 19
Comments deadline Sept. 17 The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the County’s Six Year Transportation Improvement program 2014—2019, pursuant to RCW 36.81.121 and RCW 36.81.130, which requires that
Youth Conservation Corps Up On the Roof
Happy crew finishing the sedum roof in the rain! Photo courtesy Clyde Duke By Margie Doyle Nothing beats completing a good project in Orcas' summer rain! Just ask local teens, members of the
What’s Up Now with Garbage, Recycling on Orcas?
by Lin McNulty The old Exchange. Plans are under way to re-establish the island icon, but there is much to be done. I had the opportunity to sit down yesterday with Pete Moe,
Lummi Leaders to Discuss Opposition to Coal Terminal
Jewell James, Director of the Lummi Nation’s Sovereignty and Treaty Protection Office and totem pole carver, will visit Eastsound with Jeremiah Julius, Secretary of the Lummi Nation Governing Council, on Saturday, Aug. 31. Paul
Steve Braun Memorial to Run, Swim, Cycle Again
The swimmers at the Steve Braun Triathalon on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 .Photo courtesy Martin Taylor ednagallery.com/Orcas-Life/Steve-Braun-Triathalons Starts at 7:30 a.m.! The 15th Annual Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon, sponsored by Friends of
