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
Our Legislators: Capital Budget Brings Millions to Local Economy
From the 40th legislative district delegation: Sen. Kevin Ranker and Reps. Jeff Morris and Kristine Lytton issued the statement below following Gov. Jay Inslee’s signing of the capital budget (Senate Bill 5035) Monday afternoon:
No Residential, Commercial or Big Fires!
Firefighters quell Young Hill Fire, San Juan Island From Steve Marler, County Fire Marshal All Residential and Commercial burn permits [expired] as of the end of June. Recreational fires (two feet in diameter
School Board Signs Most District Contracts
Business Manager Reports Healthy Budget By Margie Doyle At the regular meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) on June 27, the school board of directors formally approved contracts to hire Liz LeRoy,
Seaweed: What’s It To You?
by Cara Russell Ryan Drum seems to rise from the sea as he explains and explores the wonders of seaweed. The rain came on strong last Monday morning, June 24, when Food Masters
Odd Fellows Fundraise with Rock and Soul!
Thursday, July 4 at 8:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall From Jay Kimball Dance to some of your old favorites on July 4th. Odd Fellows of Orcas Island will host a Rock
The 2013 Garden Tour “Earth on Her Hands”
Hazel O'Brien's garden. Visit it during the Garden Club Tour June 29-30 Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. By Jan Jacobsen The five wonderful gardens on
News Bites from the Food Bank
By Madie Murray Some exciting things have happened at the Orcas Island Food Bank in the past several weeks that we would like to share. Mykal Keyes hands $300 to Larry Shaw, Food Bank
Editorial: Who Pays for the Party, Pays for the Bills
By Margie Doyle Wouldn't it indeed be nice if our highly-regarded non-profits, like those providing cultural expression and entertainment; permanent affordable housing; and exhibitions of our rich past—to name three outstanding island institutions—could make a
Student Chefs Cook with Christina
Left to right: Arla Sutton, Zora Leck, Sam Sutton, T J Liblik, Ricky Hughes and Kashi Campbell. Unable to attend: Evan King, Ingrid Hanson and Jefferson Freeman By Madie Murray Rainy days are
Guest Editorial: What the Corps of Engineers’ Scoping Decision Means to NW Coal Terminals
Coal dust on the deck of a bulker loading at Westshore Terminals just south of Vancouver, B.C. Photo courtesy of Paul K. Anderson by Michael Riordan Last week coal-terminal advocates won an apparent
Start of the Harbor Seal Pupping Season
from Liz Anderson and Kay Wicinas SeaDoc Society Picking up a stranded harbor seal is prohibited by law. If you come across a seal pup without its mother, please report it to the marine
Work with the San Juan Stewards
The Stewardship Network of the San Juans ( SNSJ) is seeking a part-time coordinator to begin July 15, 2013. SNSJ is a diverse coalition of organizations who envision a healthy, thriving ecosystem in the San
Museum Offers Salish Bounty Friendship Feast
Saturday, July 27th 1-4 pm at the Outlook Inn From the Orcas Island Historical Museum Here at the Orcas Island Historical Museum we are in the midst of a busy season of events and activities
“Learn to Have Fun” at the Library
From Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Public Library Director Your Park and Recreation Services, Orcas Library and the Orcas Island School District are collaborating to host a diverse set of children’s and teens’ summer activities this summer.
Kiwanis’ Flamingo Flock Retrieved from Lions
Now, you can see the Kiwanis' flock of flamingos at Doty's Courtyard in Eastsound From Velma Doty The Kiwanis' missing pink flamingos were located at the Lions Club dinner last week. They were
