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
Statement from Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Special Session Progress
From Governor Jay Inslee's Office “I asked lawmakers to make real progress this week on a key budget issue — making a technical fix to our estate tax law to keep existing revenues for the
Orcas Island Seed Library Launches
Photographed from left to right are the Orcas Island Seed Library organizers: Learner Limbach, Cathleen McCluskey, Audrey Neddermann, and Emmett Adam. Self-service seed exchange now open in the Orcas Island Public Library By
Editorial: Want Civility? Get Involved!
By Margie Doyle I heard from many islanders, and I too felt, that the innuendos, exaggerations and half-truths of the last County Council election discouraged them from engaging in the government's political process. Government is
¿Qué Hay Dentro? The Joy of Reading!
Montessori kids read in English and in Spanish! From Orcas Montessori School Each week at Orcas Montessori School, the children head home holding large, brightly colored envelopes. Inside each envelope there awaits hours
Islands’ Ferry Meeting in June
From David Moseley, Secretary for Ferries, Washington State Department of Transportation Twice annually, WSF hosts a series of community meetings throughout our service area to discuss current ferry system issues. Input can also be given
Letter to the Editor: Come Help Design the New Exchange
On behalf of the Exchange Board I would like to thank Fred Klein, David Kau, and everyone else who has agreed to participate in the "Create A New Exchange" project. We are thrilled that the
Island Businesses: Report Major Economic Impacts due to I-5 Bridge Closure
From Brendan Cowan San Juan County Emergency Management Director At the request of the WA Governor's office, [see previous story orcasissues.com/gov-taps-fund-for-bridge-affected-businesses] any island business who feels [it has] suffered impacts to [its] revenue as a
State’s Coastal Marine Advisory Council Established
From the Nature Conservancy On May 21, 2013, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed legislation to create the Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council (WCMAC) under the executive office of the governor. This council convenes stakeholders
Walk and Run for Healthy Energy
Fifth Annual DVSAS 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 8 at 9 a.m. at Orcas High School DVSAS is excited to host a fun activity which allows individuals and families to focus healthy energy on ending
Experts to Speak on “Sound Shoreline Science”
June 4 on Orcas Island from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall From the Friends of the San Juans A free educational public forum about the importance of healthy shorelines will be hosted June
Internet Snafu Strikes County
By Stan Matthews County Internet Technology/Information Systems Manager San Juan County, like most of the state’s Counties, routes its Internet and electronic data connections through the state’s Intergovernmental Network (IGN). During the past two days,
Noxious Weed of the Month: Spurge Laurel
Spurge laurel By Kate Yturri, Judy Winer and Gwen Stamm, WSU Master Gardener’s Course graduates Invasive Plant Species/Noxious Weed Alert - Please look for Spurge Laurel on your property and in the community.
New Business Investment Plan for Veterans
SBA Announces New Initiative with Top Lenders To Help Veterans Become Small Business Owners From the Washington State Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced [last week] the SBA Veteran Pledge
Congressman Larsen To Host Roundtable On Impacts Of I-5 Bridge Collapse
Tuesday, May 28th from 2 to 3 p.m. at Burlington City Hall From the Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC) Congressman Rick Larsen is holding a roundtable on the economic business and manufacturing impact
Kids and Pets Shine in Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade
The annual Kaleidoscope Pet Parade brings out animal-loving Orcas Islanders, including Kaleidoscope Director Amber Paulson at far left in orange apron. They came on two legs and four legs, with sunglasses and leashes,
