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
Natural, ‘Re-purposed’ Materials at Garden Art Show
Friday, June 28, 4–7 p.m., Crow Valley Cabin Shop The focus of this year’s Crow Valley show is the use of natural and re-purposed materials in art. Crow Valley Pottery announces its 16th
Community Supports 6th Grade Science
Orcas 6th graders learn about science first-hand! By Susan Stoltz Thanks to a private donation, Paula Towne’s 6th grade class [from Orcas Island Elementary School] was able to take this year's science curriculum
IsleShare: A Time & Skills Exchange Orientation
from Morgan L. Meadows, IsleShare Coordinator IsleShare: Matching Needs & Resources, One Hour at a Time You are invited to a time banking orientation on Sunday, June 23 rd at 3pm. This is
Seaweed Ramble: Sounds Fun, Doesn’t It!
Monday, June 24th 10 a.m.—2 p.m., Camp Orkila from Learner Limbach, Food Masters Food Masters presents Seaweed Harvesting: A Ramble On The Beach With Ryan Drum Join us for an epic day of hands-on learning during
OPALCO to Discuss Change in Broadband Direction Wednesday
Wednesday Jun 19 at 5 p.m. at the Senior Center OPALCO has a vision for broadband in San Juan County: true high-speed Internet service for all islanders. The plan that was proposed in February 2013—to
Ranker-Ericksen Broker Jobs-Environment Bill into Law
From Senator Kevin Ranker's Office In broad bipartisan votes [June 13th], the Senate and House of Representatives approved a bill – subsequently signed into law by the governor – to create jobs and improve Washington’s
Eagle Forum Airs National Designation Import, New OPALCO Plan
By Margie Doyle On June 7, the Eagle Forum held its annual meeting and heard from Jay Kimball about OPALCO’s revised plan to expand broadband to members, and from Daniel Himebaugh with the Pacific
Exchange Re-design Group Visits Site
By Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling Service (ORS) Chair Architect David Kau, board member Michael Greenberg and sculptor/landscape designer Chuck Greening study the site map to determine the best approach to this ambitious rebuilding project.
Guest Column: Timely and Adequate State Funding Essential to Our Schools
Tony P. Ghazel Orcas Island School Board Director I know it may come as a surprise to some, but our legislature was unable to complete its work within the 105 day limit of the "long
Washington Congressional Delegation Announces $15.6 Million for Skagit River Bridge Repairs
Murray, Cantwell, Larsen, DelBene applaud USDOT emergency funding to support an I-5 Bridge replacement From the Office of U.S. Senator Patty Murray Today, members of the Washington delegation announced that the U.S. Department of
You’re Invited to Lummi Tribe’s Salish Sea Festival
Salish Sea Tribes take part in Stommish Festival at the Lummi Reservation. Photo courtesy of www.stommish.com This year, the people of the Salish Sea will join in celebrating 67 years of the world
Children Learn Gratitude through Labyrinth Workshop
Some of the best lessons are learned through play -- at Emmanuel Church in Eastsound this July. July 15 to 19 at Emmanuel Parish Hall By Margie Doyle "The Spiral of Gratitude" is
Shoreline Science Forum Presents Shoreline Hazards and Economic Valuation
By Margie Doyle In order to help air matters attendant to the Shoreline Master Program update with county residents, this month the Friends of the San Juans joined forces with Futurewise to present forums to the
Guest Opinion: Petcoke – a New Danger in our Waters
by Chom Greacen The image of a three-story pile of petroleum coke covering an entire city block by the Detroit River that appeared in a 5/17/2013 New York Times article was a wake-up call
Senator Ranker: “Let’s Get Our Work Done”
From the Senate Democrats Committee With only a few days left in the 2013 special session, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, spoke on the Senate floor Friday evening, demanding that the Senate get to work
