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
Watch Stewart-O’Reilly Rumble for Orcas Education
Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Episcopal Parish Hall, starts at 5, doors open at 4:30 p.m. The Rumble 2012: Bill O’Reilly vs Jon Stewart: Forget Romney versus Obama: Jon Stewart and Bill O'Reilly are going
OPAL Honors Lifetime Members at Annual Gala
OPAL honors Lifetime members. From left, seated: Allen Smith, OPAL Board President, Phyllis and Bob Henigson. Standing, from left: Bob Gamble, Michael Brennan, OPAL Executive Director Lisa Byers. In recognition of their long
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for a Great Chili Cookoff!
The Chili Cookoff team would like to extend a giant thank you to all who helped make the First Annual Chili Cookoff such a phenomenal success. The day would not have happened without such fantastic
Cherry Point Coal Port’s Environmental Impact Process: Now until Jan. 21
By Floyd McKay, from Crosscut.com It's not exactly your father's design for a public hearing, but the seven public meetings to determine the scope of the giant export terminal at Cherry Point north of Bellingham
Letter to the Editor: Note Dates to Register Opposition for Coal Terminal
A critically important and time-sensitive opportunity related to the proposed Cherry Point Terminal has begun, so please note this set of important dates in our community in the several months. First, the period of public
Sheet Composting: Making Lasagna Using Cardboard or Newspaper
From Helen Venada, Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division The very best destiny for a cardboard box (which is built to be durable!) is for it to be re-used
Guest Editorial: Pair of Dimes and Paradigms
By Nelson Rios I’m admittedly old enough to remember when gas cost a pair of dimes per gallon. We would collect pocket change, buy fifty-cents worth and cruise around all evening. Today, with gas on
Two Proposals Submitted for Use of San Juan Island Solid Waste Facility
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager San Juan County Officials opened two proposals for the use of the San Juan Island Solid Waste Facility at 4 p.m. on October 1. Kentec Energy USA
A Free Farm to Cafeteria Event
Our school lunches ROCK!! From Madie Murray Saturday, October 13 - 11 a.m. at the Public School Cafeteria Plans are in the works for an event at the school celebrating the Orcas Island
Tipping Fees and Trucking Block Management Contracts for Orcas Waste
By Margie Doyle San Juan County Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy freely admits he was surprised last July by the response from Orcas Recycling Services (ORS – The Exchange) when his department sent out
FoodMasters Next Workshop: Seed Saving
FoodMasters presents a Seed Saving Workshop at the Doe Bay Garden on Sunday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Wild’s Edge, Doe Bay Garden Staff & Cathleen McCluskey of the Organic Seed
Things Will Be Hoppin’ On The Green October 7th!
Eastsound's own Island Hoppin' Brewery will be featured at the Meal on the Village Green By Madie Murray Some of the best Island chefs will be preparing incredible dishes, and you’ll have a
Oct. 4 Deadline for State Oil Spill Plan Comments
From the Friends of the San Juans Please comment on the State's Oil Spill Contingency Plan Rule by October 4th (a week from today). Hundreds of thousands of tourists enjoy the beauty of the San
Excise Tax Garbage Hike Takes Effect October 1
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Beginning October 1, 2012 the Excise Tax Rate on garbage collection will go up from 10% to 16%. The new rate goes into effect on all the
Energy and Rental Assistance Moved to Orcas Family Connections
The Opportunity Council’s Energy and Rental Assistance programs which used to be administered at the OPAL Community Land Trust office have been moved to the Orcas Family Connections Resource Center at 1292 North Beach Rd.,
