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
Environmental Scoping Hearing for Coal Terminal on San Juan Island
From the Friends of the San Juans Attend the November 3 San Juan County EIS Scoping Hearing for the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) 12-3 p.m., Friday Harbor High School, 45 Blair Ave, Friday Harbor. The
Guest Opinion: Alice Waters Takes A Stand on GMOs
By Madie Murray On Oct 23, I received an email from the California Right To Know organization that contained a plea from Alice Waters, renowned author, food activist, and founder of the Edible Schoolyard in
County Parks Seeks Village Green Groundskeepers
Bids due November 1 at 3 p.m. From Kathryn Hansen, San Juan County Parks, Recreation and Fair County Parks is seeking bids for year-round groundskeeping services for the Eastsound Village Green. We’re encouraging contractors submitting
Public Invited to Land Bank’s Annual Retreat
The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting and annual retreat on Friday, November 2 at Canoe Island French Camp. The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. Public comment time is
Food Masters Presents Creative Krauts Workshop on Lacto-Fermentation
Sunday October 28, 1:30-5 p.m. at the Westsound Community Hall Eating small amounts of lacto-fermented foods every day dramatically improves digestion, restores the gut, and will greatly improve your health! Come learn the how’s, why’s,
Thanks To All for a Successful Meal on the Green
By Madie Murray Even Mother Nature came to the party with sunshine and a beautiful sunset while 59 guests gathered at a 70-foot long linen draped table and shared a meal made of 100% Island
Science Club and Funhouse Host Fruit Tasting on Halloween
Bring your fruit for taste selections on Halloween By Madrona Murphy The Orcas Science Club and the Funhouse invite you to a heritage and locally adapted fruit tasting on Halloween! Between 4 and
NW Coal Port Traffic Raises Fears of Huge Marine Spill
It can't happen here? This is what the 1989 Exxon Valdez 11 million gallon crude oil spill looked like, transposed to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. (Reprint use only with permission from Orcas
Free Vegetarians of Washington Cooking Class
Sunday, November 4th at 1 p.m. By Michele Gregg/Vibrant Vegetarian Cooking Club Vegetarians of Washington, the organizers of the biggest vegetarian food festival in the country, will be on Orcas Island to give a free
Friends of the SJ’s Sponsor Scoping Letters re: Coal Terminal
Scoping letters will help define the economic and environmental arguments against the Cherry Point Coal terminal. From the Friends of the San Juans Gateway Pacific Terminal EIS Scoping Comment Writing Workshops: Lopez Island,
World of Granny’s Clan at the Senior Center
Art from "Granny's Clan" will be on display at the Senior Center the month of October Reception - Thursday, October 25 at 6 pm at the Senior Center Author Dr. Sally Hodson and
Guest Opinion: The (Un) Economics of Coal:
By San Olson The Gateway Pacific Terminal will provide short term construction jobs and a few hundreds of operational jobs, but these gains should not deter us from evaluating the long-term economic impacts of
Bonnie Brae Continues “Trick or Treat” Tradition
The Bonnie Brae OPAL neighborhood will be open October 31 for Halloween Trick or Treating and welcomes all island children. This is an island tradition to provide safe, outdoor, neighborhood "trick or treating." One year
Guest Editorial: Be a Good Neighbor — Buy Local and Sell Local
By Nelson Rios Since coming to live on Orcas, I have heard the admonition to buy local more times than I can remember. Buying locally and supporting your neighbors sounded like a reasonable and appropriate
Rep. Larsen to Meet with Vets
From Rep. Rick Larsen's office Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold five roundtable discussions with veterans over the next two weeks. Veterans are invited to share their thoughts and concerns about veterans’ issues and learn
