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
Shaw Island School Promotes Energy Efficiency
OPALCO Energy Services staff (in capes from left): Beth Anderson, Elisa Howard and Anne Bertino recognize students and teachers from Shaw Island School for their energy efficiency calendar. From Orcas Power & Light
Letter to the Editor: Come to the Medical Travel Benefit
There is a need to increase the availability of funds to help support the cost of ferry travel for people with medical needs. Limited funding is currently available for people on DSHS programs and/or Medicaid.
Update from the County’s Solid Waste Administrator
From Sam Gibboney, San Juan County Solid Waste Administrator Update on the status of the transition of solid waste services, by island: Orcas Island Despite the fire at the Exchange, plans for the transition of
Orcas Islanders Celebrate State Parks Centennial
By Martin Taylor The well wishers look skywards. Photo by Martin Taylor. All rights reserved. The Washington State Park system is celebrating its 100th birthday on March 19th this year. As part of the
Encounter the Global Warming Dragon
The Global Warming Dragon Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center “How You can Slay the Global Warming Dragon (and why you should want to)” is a free presentation sponsored
Laws to Mitigate Ocean Acidification Pass in State Senate
From Washington Democratic Committee On March 13, Senator Kevin Ranker and environmental leaders passed key legislation off the floor of the Senate aimed at climate disruption and reducing ocean acidification. Substitute Senate Bill 5802
Council to Consider Extending the Effective Date for CAO Implementation
By Stan Matthews County Interim Internet Technology Manager At its regular meeting on March 12, the San Juan County Council voted to conduct a public hearing to consider moving the effective date of the Critical
Spring Environmental Walks for Adults and Kids
Kids at a waterfall in Moran State Park From the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District ADULT GENERAL NATURALIST WALK Join Naturalist Carolyn Cruso for a walk in Moran Park learning about the
What’s Wrong with My Vegetable Garden?
By Jan Jacobson What’s Wrong With My Vegetable Garden? is the name of a book by David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth. They will speak at the April 10, 2013 Garden Club meeting in the Madrona
“Kids of the 1950s” at Sunday’s Historical Matinee
Sunday, March 17 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center This month's historical matinee, "Kids of the 1950s " recalls Orcas Island High School from 1953-1959. Join Orcas Island Historical Society President Bill Buchan
The Bowls Are Ready to Fill with Soup!
A colorful sampling of original bowls crafted by students; painted, fired and ready to serve you this Friday! By Madie Murray Whether you’re on your way to Skate Night, the movies, a lecture,
Seed Sharing, Roundtable, Keynote Speech and Contra Dance Fill Agricultural Summit
Saturday, March 16 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Friday Harbor The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 16, for all things agricultural, including:
Letter to the Editor: Museum Board and Volunteers Work to Fulfill Mission, Vision and Plan
From the Orcas Island Historical Museum The Orcas Island Historical Museum has engaged with many community members and organizations since early December, and has taken many comments and suggestions with thoughtful consideration and serious
Update from The Exchange: Status of Contract, Reuse and Site Cleanup
From The Exchange Board of Directors and Executive Director The Exchange is working diligently with the County on finalizing the contract for operating the Orcas Island Transfer Station. The expected date for the hand-off from
National Conservation Area for San Juans Proposed in U.S. Congress
Legislation would designate nearly 1,000 acres of federally owned land a National Conservation Area From Senator Maria Cantwell’s Press Office Today, [March 7} the Northwest Washington Congressional delegation introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate
