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 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
Have a Pizza for the Food Bank
Doe Bay Cafe specializes in freshly made, yummy pizzas topped with local ingredients - many from their own garden. By Madie Murray One of the wonderful things about our Island is that there
Guest Column: How To Write A Good Scoping Comment Regarding Impacts Of Coal Terminal
By Chom Graecen “Scoping” is your first opportunity to make a difference in the permitting process of the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT), the coal terminal proposed for Cherry Point. Before the coal terminal can
Charles of The Kitchen Is Back In Our Kitchen!
Charles Dalton of The Kitchen returns for the third time to our school cafeteria kitchen. By Madie Murray On Thursday, November 1, Charles Dalton, owner of The Kitchen behind Tres Fabu, will once
Quakes Strike Southern B.C.—Tsunami Warning for Alaska, Hawaii
Tsunami projected path. Click for additional updates from Google Public Alerts Updated 9 a.m. Oct. 28 by Lin McNulty A number of earthquakes struck Southern British Columbia tonight between 8:00 and 10:00 p.m.
