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
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Photography Unsuitable for County
This is a response to an article that needs to be shared with all San Juan County residents: [A recent] article in the "Journal of the San Juans" (4/17/13) “Council Inks Aerial Photos Deal” needs
Ranker’s Ocean Acidification Bill Goes to the Guv
From Senate Democratic Communications Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orca Island, issued this statement regarding the passage in the House of Representative of Senate Bill 5603: “Increasing acidity of our marine waters not only negatively impacts the
Spring Marine Plankton at UW Friday Harbor Labs
By Fiona Norris, Science Director San Juan Nature Institute The San Juan Nature Institute will host a plankton workshop on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lab 3 at UW Friday Harbor
Property Owners Needed for Voluntary Tideland Creosote Removal Project
from FRIENDS of the San Juans DNR contractors remove a derelict dock and creosote-treated pilings from Judd Cove, Orcas Island. Photo by Lisa Kaufman, DNR. FRIENDS of the San Juans is partnering with
Letter to the Editor: Be Part of Moran Park’s Future
Please join Friends of Moran as we plant trees at Camp Moran this Saturday, April 20 at 10 am. We will meet at the Environmental Learning Center. Bring a round pointed shovel and gloves. We
Free Training for Excavating, Building and Landscaping Professionals
Friday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., San Juan Island Grange, Friday Harbor From Katie Fleming of FRIENDS of the San Juans A workshop for local contractors entitled “Land Development Permits and Practices -
Guest Column: Island Support Still Needed
By Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief This is a friendly update about the little family who lost their home due to fire Easter weekend. According to Dixie Morrison who is leading the relief
Letter to Editor: Michael Karp for OPALCO board
Michael Karp is running for the OPALCO board, and he has our vote and full support. Michael is uniquely qualified for the OPALCO board. He has been pioneering innovative and successful energy efficiency, renewable energy
Hazardous Waste Round-up Time
Orcas Island: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Stan Matthews Dump your hazardous waste for FREE! What? The hazardous waste round-up collection event is our once-yearly opportunity to legally and
The Bees are Buzzing in Eastsound
Learner Limbach of FoodMasters at the Liberty Garden in Eastsound with the honeybees that just flew into Eastosund By Margie Doyle Learner Limbach, founder of FoodMasters, led a group of about 15 people
Make Your Dollars Count During Money Week!
From the Orcas Island Public Library Monday, April 22 Prepare Teens for Financial Success Time: 4:30 – 5:30pm Location: Library Meeting Room Description: Parents will learn skills to help their teens become independent money managers.
Guest Column: OPALCO’s Next Chapter
By Bob Myhr, OPALCO Board Member These are exciting and challenging times for OPALCO. We have celebrated our 75th Anniversary and our success in building a member-owned cooperative to meet our electrical needs in San
Problems with Plastics: What You Can Do
The Plastic Lady, aka Beth Terry. Photo courtesy Stephen Loewinsohn From the FRIENDS of the San Juans Beth Terry, author of Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too, will
BTTT: Ferries Advise Best Time to Travel
From David Moseley, Assistant Secretary for Washington State Department of Transportation/Ferries We are now well into the spring sailing schedule and that means better weather (hopefully) and more people traveling aboard Washington State Ferries. I
Turtleback Hosts “Leave No Trace Race” for the Funhouse Commons
Leave No Trace on the 15 K run on April 21 to benefit the Funhouse Commons From the Funhouse Commons On April 21, at 10 a.m., The Funhouse Commons Youth and Community Center
