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
Solid Waste Disposal Now: An Island-By-Island Review
By Brian Rader, San Juan County Pollution Prevention Specialist Change is underway with solid waste collection in San Juan County. As the county transitions out of day-to-day operations of the solid waste facilities, what does
Coal Terminal Series: The Path to a Decision
By Floyd McKay From Crosscut.com Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 This is the second in a three-part series. When President Richard Nixon signed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) into law in 1970 — a law
Orcas School Considers Administrative Changes
By Margie Doyle At its January 24 meeting, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board approved opening the position for a new Elementary (Kindergarten - Sixth Grade) Principal for the 2013-14 school year, after hearing
County Council Plans Multiple Community Conversations
By Margie Doyle The County Council is planning a series of Community Conversations about the future of the San Juan Islands and the role of our County government. The meetings have been planned under
Guest Opinion: Is CAO Update an EcoDog?
By Royce Meyerott The majority of islanders who I know are honest, thoughtful, and very community oriented. All really care about the pristine islands that we inhabit and would do almost anything to preserve them
Guest Column: Almost 100,000 Comments Ask for Broad Look at Coal Export Terminal
From the Friends of the San Juans Voices from across the county, state, and country have weighed in on the “cradle to grave” impacts of coal export. The public comment period for the Gateway
Coal Terminal Series: The Players Involved
By Floyd McKay From Crosscut.com “The long and winding road . . . that leads to your door.” Paul McCartney’s road could scarcely be longer and more twisted than the process that rolls forth next
United Way Awards $91,000 to County Non-profits
In January, 2013, United Way of San Juan County awarded more than $91,000 to 20 non-profit agencies in the county. The grants support 28 programs on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan islands. According to Candace
Letter to the Editor: Planned Community Conversations Ill-advised
(Note: At the January 8, 2013 and December 18, 2012 County Council meetings, Interim County Manager Bob Jean presented memos regarding the proposed schedule and budget for a series of Community Conversations to be
Ben Booth Again Offers Master’s License Classes
Ben Booth, Seaman's Master's License Instructor Ben Booth, owner of Orcas Island Sailing, will again offer his class enabling experienced sea-men and -women to obtain their official Coast Guard Master's License. (A prerequisite
A Gratifying Year-end for the Food Bank
Salmonberry School kids parade their large store of collected goods to the Food Bank. By Madie Murray Realizing hard times were not over for many of our Island families, the food bank board
Mulcahy Reports on County’s Solid Waste Program
Frank Mulcahy San Juan County Public Works Director I'd like to let you know of some recent developments in the County's Solid Waste Transition. First, I'd like to introduce Ms. Sam Gibboney as our new
Order Plants from Master Gardeners Now for April Delivery
From the Master Gardeners of San Juan County Annual Native Plant Sale – Order Now for Best Selection! With the New Year rolled over and the seed catalogues arriving daily in the mailboxes, gardeners are
Seed Swap Season is Upon Us!
Orcas Island's 4th Annual Community Heirloom Seed and Plant Exchange is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 10 at the West Sound Community Hall on Dear Harbor Road from 2 to 5 p.m. Ronda Jones, event organizer
Guest Column: Coal Beyond Cherry Point, Teach the New Cool
By Joe Symons When I say no to a coal export terminal, I am saying no to a way of life that I have grown familiar, even comfortable with. I am saying no to an
