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
Epic NW Battle: Defining Coal Port Scoping
Coal port scoping hearing in Friday Harbor, Nov. 3. Photo courtesy Floyd McKay By Floyd McKay for Crosscut.com It is being called “unprecedented” but it seems to be rolling out as its authors
Marine Lecture: Great Declines in Local Sea Birds
A Tufted Puffin of the Salish Sea. Photo courtesy of Bill Hogland. Tuesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall, Eastsound Dr. Ignacio Vilchis will give the next Marine Science Lecture
Letter to the Editor: GMO-Free County Now a Reality!
We did it!!! GMO-Free San Juan County is now a reality! I would like to thank all of the people who helped make this a reality; financial contributors, signature gatherers, event sponsors, our calling team,
Letter to the Editor: On Orcas, Every Day is Philanthropy Day
To the editor- Orcas is truly a remarkable place to call home. Neighbors helping neighbors is our credo. When one struggles, several others step forward to lend a hand. We have developed a strong network
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Those Who Raise Coal Concerns
Dear Editor, On November 3rd, approximately 450 citizens attended the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) scoping hearing - an unprecedented number for one day of environmental action in our community. Together we stood up to protect
Orcas Schools’ Students & Staff Say “THANKS!”
Bet you 11 million dollars you can't find a frown on the faces of Orcas students and staff, cheering at the passage of the bond. Photo courtesy of Robert Dash.
Guest Opinion: A Bold Step in the Right Direction
By Madie Murray By a very respectable margin, voters chose to make the Islands in San Juan County a GMO-free zone, reassuring the fact that all foods grown on our islands will truly be organic
Samara Shaw Kickstarts “The Shift”
By Samara Shaw Orcas local, Samara Shaw has launched a Kickstarter Fundraising campaign to develop a full length musical she has written for the stage, titled “The Shift.” “The Shift” is a modern-day story
Guest Column: What Can the Islands Learn from the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy?
Lessons from the East Coast by Brendan Cowan, Emergency Management Director for San Juan County and the Town of FH Disasters are in the news again, and for good reason. On the night of the
County Permit Database Now Available Online
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Visitors to San Juan County’s website can now access building and permit information and make online permit payments of up to $250. The Department of Community Development
Visit the Tharald Historic Homestead this Saturday
The Historic Tharald Homestead will be on view this Saturday, Nov. 10 From the San Juan County Land Bank The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to view the Tharald Historic
Letter to the Editor: Orcas NoCoalition Marks Red-Letter Day
The Orcas No Coalition contingent at Friday Harbor's scoping meeting on Saturday. Photo courtesy Donna Riordan Yesterday—Saturday—was absolutely FABULOUS day from beginning to end. Yesterday—Saturday—was absolutely FABULOUS day from beginning to end. The
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Recycling Updates its Proposal
Orcas Recycling Services gives thanks for all our community supporters and partners. Together with you, we have planned extensively for a locally owned and well-managed Orcas Solid Waste Transfer Station that will be sustainable, with
The Weekend: Scope Out the Situation!
Friday, Nov. 2 Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel with Martin Lund and Gene Nery, starting at 6 p.m. 376-4300. Friday Night Karaoke at the Lower Tavern. The Frost Giants at the Doe Bay Café!
Nov. 3 Public Scoping Meeting in FH for the Coal Terminal Project
By Chom Greacen Do you know that: - the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal at Cherry Point will be the largest coal export facility in North America? - if the project goes forward, SJ Islands will
