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
Visit the Farm-to-Cafeteria Tree at Rosario
Delightful garden-oriented decorations adorn the Farm to Cafeteria tree at Rosario. By Madie Murray Mandy Randolph’s Farm to Classroom students spent two weeks creating the more than 200 decorations, along with sparkling pine
Photographic Journey: The Elwha River Dam Removal
Original American ceremony at the Elwha Dam Removal At the Water’s Edge Lecture, "The Elwha River Dam Removal and Restoration," will be given as the photographic journey of Eric Kessler. The presentations will
Letter to the Editor: Fire & Rescue Faces Significant Issues
Dear Editor, A number of important issues were addressed at the November 27 meeting of the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) Department that I believe are of significant interest to the taxpayers of the
Leak Closes Eastsound Public Restrooms
From Lance Evans, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Executive Director A quick note regarding the Eastsound bathrooms at the Village Green. San Juan County has discovered a water leak in the area and needs to
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Recycling Thanks All Supporters
To our friends and neighbors, to all of our supporters near and far afield: As you may have heard, on November 20th the San Juan County Council voted unanimously to enter into contract negotiations with
Count the Birds this Christmas!
Lopez Bird Counters, December 2011 By Barbara Jensen, President San Juan Islands Audubon Saturday, December 15 is the date for this year’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC) in the San Juan Islands. Over 60,000
Houses Made of Wood and Light: Author to Speak at Darvill’s
Houses designed by Salt Spring Island architect Hank Schubart are the subject of Michele Dunkerley's book and talk at Darvill's on Dec. 5. On Wednesday, December 5, 2012, author Michele Dunkerley will discuss
Letter to the Editor: ORS/The Exchange Thanks County Council
Esteemed County Council members, Thank you for your vote of confidence in ORS at Tuesday's County Council meeting. We understand that you are entrusting to us and our partners a set of services that are
Orca Whale Protection at Risk
By Joe Copeland From Crosscut.com A conservative legal foundation has won a National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration review of endangered species protections for Puget Sound's beloved orcas. NOAA FIsheries said this morning that it had accepted
The Expanded School Garden Takes Shape
By Madie Murray Shapes for things to come. If you haven’t driven by the public school lately, you haven’t seen the magic Ezra Richardson created with a backhoe and bobcat just before Thanksgiving.
Bee Club sponsors Mike Radford
Sunday, Dec. 2, 1–2 p.m., Orcas Library The new Orcas Bee Club is offering a special treat for those of you who plan to keep bees next year or sometime in the future, especially those
Culminating CAO Public Hearings on Tuesday
Hearings recap three critical area changes: General, Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation, Geologically Hazardous Public hearings for updates to San Juan County’s critical area regulations in three areas are scheduled for Tuesday, November 27, beginning
Senator Ranker Honored for Marine Conservation
From the Senate Democratic Office Sen. Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island) was honored Friday, Nov. 16, by The Ocean Foundation as an “Ocean Hero” for his leadership in marine conservation and on critical ocean issues. Ranker was recognized
Funny, Fantastical Opera: Mozart’s Magic Flute
Nathan Gunn as Papageno in a scene from Act II of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera From the Orcas Center “This Flute’s a hoot! Run, don’t walk!” The New Yorker
Guest Column: A Local Business is Thankful
By Nick Jones This year, as we have for the past eight or nine years, we provided smoked salmon to the Family Resource Center to help fill Thanksgiving baskets for island families. This is a
