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: Thanks to Orcas Issues
Dear Fellow Islanders, This is a letter of thanks for Margie Doyle, Lin McNulty and Orcas Issues. Their dedication to getting Orcas issues out in the open, explored by community journalists, is gold to us
Now, a Voice for our Ferry-Served Islands
By Dan O'Neal, Washington State Transportation Commission Chair The Washington State Transportation Commission [is now conducting] a new statewide survey on transportation taxation options, priorities and other topics utilizing over 17,000 Washington State residents who
School Board Signs on the Dotted Line for Bonds
The OISD Board, seated from left, Chris Sutton, Scott Lancaster, Tony Ghazel, Janet Brownell and Jim Sullivan. Standing behind them are Elementary/Middle/Oasis Principal Kyle Freeman, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Cathy Ferran, Superintendent/High School
Breaking News: It’s The Exchange!!
Updated Nov. 20 at 10 p.m. By Margie Doyle Editor San Juan County Council unanimously approved awarding the Orcas Transfer Station operating contract to Orcas Recycling Services (The Exchange) today, Nov. 20. Following the announcement,
Letter to the Editor: Letters are Your “Vote” on Cherry Point Coal Port
Come to a letter-writing workshop this Saturday at Island Hoppin' Brewery Saturday, Nov. 24, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Island Hoppin’ Brewery, 33 Hope Lane, Eastsound Take a few minutes to write
Letter to the Editor: ORS Addresses Staff Report
Esteemed County Council members, Some of the information provided in the staff report submitted by Public Works regarding the[Orcas Island Transfer Station (OITS) RFP on November 14th is not accurate or up-to-date. We would like
Guest Editorial: Canadians Offer Moral Direction in Health Care
By Wendy E. Shepard The Library community room was packed and quiet. The local League of Women Voters was showing “The Health Care Movie,” covering the history of U.S. and Canadian health care. Originally, the
County Staff Drafts Report on Orcas Transfer Station Bids
County Staff Report Makes No Definitive Recommendations On Nov. 14, Ed Hale, Solid Waste Utility Manager for the department of Public Works, sent a draft message to the County Council regarding the Orcas Transfer Station contract(s)
Letter to the Editor: Wild Horses Star in “Winds of Change”
Public lands' use by Mustangs pose challenging questions. Come see the award-winning film today! Did you know that in the 1800's more than 2 million horses roamed the west? Today less than 33,000
Artisans: Present Your Wares at the Holiday Festival of the Arts
The Holiday Festival of Arts at the Senior Center is held on November 24 this year, the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- just a week away! Staff Assistant to the Senior Center Advisory Board Jane Heisinger
Celebrate the Sea Around Us with Indian Island Annual Report
Beach seining, an important part of Indian Island Marine Health Observatory research. Photo sourtesy Andria Hagstrom. Thursday, November 15 at 5:30 at Orcas Center By Marcia Spees You Are Invited to Celebrate Indian
Council of Churches to Host Ecumenical Evening of Gratitude
The Orcas Council of Churches is hosting an ecumenical “Evening of Gratitude” to lead off the holiday season on Wednesday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Parish Hall. Dessert, coffee and cocoa will
San Juan’s Transfer Station Vendor Selection Group to Meet
From San Juan County Public Works The Vendor Selection Committee, appointed by the San Juan County Council to recommend an operator of the San Juan Island Solid Waste Facility, will conduct a meeting on November
Garden Club: Four Season Vegetable Gardening
November 14, at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center By Jan Jacobson Debbie Hatch's Kitchen Garden in Summer The guest speaker for the Orcas Island Garden Club meeting on November 14, 2012 will be Debby Hatch.
County Council Adopts Waste Management Plan
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Council officially adopted the County’s new Hazardous and Solid Waste Management Plan at its meeting on Tuesday, [November 6, 2012] after more than
