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
Guest Column: OPALCO’s Risky Venture into Broadband Business
By Chom & Chris Greacen We have been following the OPALCO broadband debate and are in full agreement that we need better and faster internet access for its economic, educational and communication benefits. It is
Guest Column: How Tourism Works for the Islands
From the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau National Travel & Tourism Week, May 4 – 12, champions the power of travel to enhance communities across the country by contributing to the local economy and overall
Experts Present “Sound Shoreline Science”
From the Friends of the San Juans San Juan County “Sound Shoreline Science” Forums on May 10, 17 and June 4 A set of free educational public forums about the importance of healthy shorelines will
Eastsound Advisory Group Reviews Local Plans
Thursday, May 2 at 3 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will be looking at plans for development in Eastsound, both from the county and from
Bill Yarlott Fishing Derby Hooks Lots of Kids
Fishing Derby, Island Style By Michel Vekved, President, Friends of Moran Park The 17th Annual Bill Yarlott Fishing Derby took place early Saturday morning, April 27. Cascade Lake was splattered with small boats
Shoreline Master Plan Process Continues
From Colin Maycock, Senior Planner, County Department of Planning and Development The first public hearing on the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update with the Planning Commission is scheduled to begin. The hearing will begin at
Thank you Charlie!
Thanks, Charlie, from Mandy and all the kids! By Madie Murray When a plea went out from Mandy Randolph about needing wood chips for the school garden paths, Rick Markov, a former school
Take-It-Only Days at The Exchange
Orcas Recycling Services will be holding a Take-It-Only Event at The Exchange May 10th - 12th. This is part of an effort to carry out a thorough Spring cleaning of The Exchange site; as such,
Community Foundation Takes Grants Funding Live!
From Hilary Canty, Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation As our community needs continue to grow, so does the Community Foundation’s Annual Grants Program. This year, 34 organizations submitted grant proposals. Of those, 32 proposals were
Kaleidoscope’s Yard Sale: Got Good Junk?
From Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center is currently accepting donations for their Annual Yard Sale, happening Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. With there no longer being an Exchange, we
Bill Yarlott Fishing Derby Tomorrow!
From the Friends of Moran It’s that time of year, when a young person’s fancy turns to… Fishing! We’ve got just the outlet for fishing youth from toddlers to 15 year olds. It’s the Annual
School Board Faces Teacher Cuts — Again
School Board Meets on Thursday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the School Library By Margie Doyle At its regular meeting tomorrow, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board will again be forced by state-regulated
Guest Opinion: Regulations Protect Rural Character
By Marta Nielson In response to Councilman Bob Jarman's recent letter regarding the County approving a new higher tech photography, I would be interested in hearing from the current county council members that did approve
Volunteers: Count Forage Fish!
Pre-registration required for May 11 event From Tina Whitman, Science Director, Friends of the San Juans “Little Fish Big Impact”…“One-Third for the Birds”…the titles of recent global scientific reports on the small, oily, schooling fish
New Conservation District Manager
The San Juan Islands Conservation District is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Lyshall as our new District Manager. Dr. Lyshall was the unanimous choice of the Board of Supervisors as the most qualified
