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
Re-scheduled: Kool Kruise for Kaleidoscope!
Now scheduled for Sunday, August25 From Kaleidoscope Childcare Center Wes Heinmiller, of M.V.Northern Light Charters, has graciously donated an afternoon cruise on his 1987 68' Hatteras Wide Body Cockpit Motoryacht (see charternorthernlight.com for photos). The
Recreational Campfires Allowed with Caution
By Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal's Office Everyone is asked to be very cautious with any outdoor fire. However, the current level of fire risk throughout San Juan County does not warrant an
Feet on the Beach Coming to Orcas Next Week!
Community members learn about nearshore species during a beach seine. Photo by Mark B. Gardner Join FRIENDS of the San Juans for free, fun, interpretive shoreline beach walks and hands-on activities. Learn
EPRC Talks Prune Alley and Mt. Baker Road Too
Thursday, Aug. 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Progress to install radial curbs on Prune Alley in Eastsound were stymied at the last Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on
Scope of Joint Environmental Impact Statement to Examine Broad Coal Export Threats
EIS will consider health impacts in Washington, rail and tanker traffic impacts across the region, and impacts of coal burning in Asia From the Washington Environmental Council , Power Past Coal and RE-sources [On
Eastsound Committee: Traffic Circles for “A” Street?
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meets Thursday, Aug. 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle (Note: at the Aug. 1 EPRC meeting, there will be updates on “A” Street and
Slug & Snail Bait: Keep Out of Pets Reach!
Signs of slugs and ways to bait Yes, even the kind with iron phosphate. A recent review of pet exposures reported to the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) found 56 cases involving 61
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Firefighting Volunteers & Crews
Thank you to the Orcas Island firefighters, emergency personnel and all who supported them on the early morning of July 19th. One of our buildings was the other fire that night. Our Willis Lane fire
Glenna Hall Appointed to OPALCO Board
Glenna Hall At their July 18th meeting in Eastsound, the OPALCO Board of Directors appointed Glenna Hall, of San Juan Island, to fill the vacant seat for District 1 (San Juan, Brown, Henry,
Council Ready to Set Public Hearing Dates for Orcas Recycling Services
By Margie Doyle On Monday, July 29, San Juan County Solid Waste Program Administrator Sam Gibboney is slated to officially notify the County Council that key contract issues have been resolved regarding the Orcas Solid
English Ivy: Not Poison But Noxious!
English Ivy in Eastsound is choking the life out of this tree English Ivy is an attractive vine that is widespread in Western Washington and the San Juans. It is an ornamental
New Feature! Indian Island Naturalists Notebook
Striped perch and Shiner perch give live birth! Striped perch and her golden newborn, Indian Island, June 25, 2013 Russel Barsh and the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory team Everyone knows that fish
Storytelling in the School Garden this Friday
Last year, storytelling in the garden always drew a crowd. By Madie Murray Gardening from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Garden lunch & tea (bring something to share) Storytelling from 1:30 to 2:30
A Message from the Olga Strawberry Board
The Olga Strawberry Council is the non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation created in 2005 to purchase, restore and manage the historic 75-year-old Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant, better known as the Artworks Building. Last Friday’s tragic fire impacted
Exhibit Celebrates Eastsound Salish Leader
Attend the Friendhship Feast on Saturday, July 27 at the Outlook Inn! By Denise Wilk A small log room at the Orcas Island Historical Society & Museum has been furnished with the look, smell and
