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
County Awarded $310,634 for Salmon Protection
By Susan Zemek, from Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office The Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board today [Dec. 10] announced the award of $19.2 million in grants to organizations around the state to restore
Lowe’s Comes Through Again for the Cafeteria
Doing an incredible job of getting the new ovens stacked and ready to wire up in a very small kitchen space were (left to right) Lowe’s Will Pelton and driver Dave Long (behind), school
Enjoy Christmas Tea with the Orcas Garden Club
Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Orcas Center By Jan Jacobs Hard to believe, but December is here again. That means it is time for the Orcas Island Garden Club’s annual Christmas Tea. It’s a
Coal Dumped into Vancouver Harbor when Shipper Crash Destroys Terminal Berths
Update, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. Stephanie Buffum Field, Director of Friends of the San Juans, will discuss this issue today at 5 pm, on Canadian talk news station AM 980 at 5 p.m. on
Lahari Joins with Fire & Rescue in “Orcas Safe Homes Project”
By Paul Losleben Lahari is pleased to announce a new program to assist the elderly and infirm in their homes. Entitled “Orcas Safe Homes,” the objective is to assist Orcas Island residents in identifying and
Letter to the Editor: Kentec and Gasification Pose Solid Waste Problems
Dear San Juan County Council, I am delighted you renegotiated Orcas Recycling Services to head the Orcas transfer station. My hope is you will reconsider contracting with Kentec since Waste Management will continue on a
Charles Teaches Kids Sticky Rice 101
Charles shows Flora Lister and Zora Leck how to form a perfect rice cake while Douglas Ha dips another in a cache of sesame seeds. By Madie Murray Mandy Randolph’s Farm to Classroom
Council Approves Final CAO Updates
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager At a special meeting December 3, the San Juan County Council completed the often contentious process of updating of the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO). The update
Interest-free Revolving Loan Funds Available to County Taxing Districts
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) will administer a USDA Rural Economic Development Revolving Loan (RED-L) Fund. The purpose of the program is to foster economic development and to improve public and emergency services in
Amazing Variety of Events on Orcas This Week
Tuesday, December 4 FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs at Orcas Fire Station from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty, of
Support Orcas Issues Now and Come to the Party!
Last month we marked the fifth year since Orcas Issues (BullWings) was started. Periodically we've asked our valued readers to contribute to the financial support of our local, online, daily news site. Those who respond
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
