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 …?”
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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
Orcas Island Community Foundation to Hold Annual Grants Workshop
From Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) conducts a competitive grant process, distributing approximately $100,000 annually to programs serving our island community. This year OICF will host
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Will Bring Simplification, Localization & Communication
Dear Editor, I enthusiastically support Rick Hughes in the upcoming primary election! Rick has a deep understanding of our islands. His family has a long history here, which gives him a good sense of what
Two Workshops to Decipher CAO Regulations Planned
From Shireene Hale, San Juan County Planning Deputy Director Two workshops on San Juan County’s new critical area regulations have been scheduled for design professionals, planners, land use attorneys and consultants who deal with permits
Guest Opinion: We’d Get More Jobs From Clean Energy than Coal Ports
By Daniel M. Kammen and Michael Riordan From Crosscut.com If Peabody Energy, SSA Marine and Goldman Sachs really want to stimulate Washington jobs, as they claim, they can find much better ways to do so
Environmental Statement Comments Deadline Extended One Day
From Donna Riordan, OrcasNOCOALition.com co-founder Due to the Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday, January 21, the new deadline for scoping comments for the GPT EIS has been extended to January 22, 2013. Comments need
Friends of Moran Park Schedule Annual Meeting
Monday, January 21 at 5 pm, Orcas Senior Center Come to the Friends of Moran annual membership meeting and find out what’s going on in the park. Become a member or renew your membership and
Update: An Orcas Island Response to Newtown
By Fred Klein Two weeks ago I extended an invitation to islanders to spend some time together to craft a consensus on what we can do, as a community, to reduce the risk of a
Sen. Ranker Declines Republicans’ Committee Chair Offer
Senator Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas, issued the following statement [on Jan. 12, 2013]: “Yesterday, after careful consideration, I respectfully declined the offer from the Republicans to accept the Chair of the Environment and Marine Waters Committee
Garden Club to Discuss Orcas Microclimates
Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center By Jan Jacobson We have all noticed how different the weather can be on the various areas of Orcas Island. Olga is different than Eastsound
Fire Dept’s Town Hall Describes Rescue Boat Grant
Dave Halloran, Sheriff Rob Nou and Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien field questions from those gathered at the Town Hall to discuss the Marine Operations User's Group participation in funding a new,
Sewer District Moves Ahead into New Year of Accomplishments
By Margie Doyle (Updated from original post of Jan. 6, 2013 with input from Roy Light, ESWD Superintendent, and Sue Kimple, ESWD Office Manager) Carl Yurdin, current Chair of the Eastsound Sewer and Water District,
Orcas Youth Conservation Core Planning Meeting
Monday, January 14, 5:30-7 p.m., The Funhouse Commons Lopez Island Conservation Corps. Orcas Youth Conservation Core (OYCC) is hosting a potluck and discussion as part of the planning process for this new program
Photographer Robert Dash Adds his “Voice” to Coal Port Protests
Robert Dash's composite picture of a state ferry and a bulk carrier underway in the Salish Sea By Margie Doyle Robert Dash, Orcas island photographer and teacher, has been involved in OrcasNOCOALition efforts
