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
Low Interest Loan Funds Available to Repair Failing On-site Septic Systems
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager San Juan County Health & Community Services is pleased to announce the availability of $300,000 in low interest loan funds to help property owners repair and/or replace
Manganese Discovered in Eastsound Water Not a Health Issue
from Paul Kamin Eastsound Water Users Association EWUA has had several members call today, Friday Aug. 31, reporting a slight color in their water. The color has been found to be from a higher than
Guest Opinion: The Charter: On Residency Districts and Other Thoughts
By Bill Appel I am a member of the CRC, and am well aware of Randy's advice concerning the the institution of separate voting districts having unequal populations. As Prosecutor, Randy has been invited to
“Island Grown, Island Raised” — Must Be Kaleidoscope’s Annual Auction!
Kaleidoscope will be hosting their 8th Annual "Island Grown, Island Raised Auction on September 8 at the Senior Center. The Island Grown, Island Raised auction has a picnic theme this year, and will include a
Letter to the Editor: Charter Review Findings Seriously Flawed
Don’t go backward: The “findings” of the Charter Review Commission (CRC) are seriously flawed. In promoting their idea of going back to the old three-member at-large system we used to have, the CRC acknowledges that
Garry Oaks to be Restored to Turtleback
Garry oak habitat will be restored on Turtleback Mountain Preserve From the San Juan County Land Bank The San Juan County Land Bank has been awarded $40,000 in grants from the U.S. Fish
Another Amazing 5th Season at School
Marian O'Brien and Keith Whitaker help peel and clean 15 pounds of garlic for the third year in a row for the Farm to Cafeteria 5th Season. By Madie Murray Community Journalist What
Kwiáht Issues Tech Challenge to High Schools
Lopez-based conservation laboratory Kwiáht is challenging high school teachers and their classes throughout San Juan County to devise “reliable, economical” electronic devices to study and monitor the islands’ declining rockfish populations. “Rockfish were an important
School District’s New Bond Proposal for “80s Buildings” Only
By Margie Doyle A 20-year, $11.9 million bond to make the "Middle School buildings" -- all the flat-roofed buildings -- safe, efficient, and integrated is being posed to Orcas Island School District voters in the
The Week Ahead: Hello September and Labor Day!
Monday, August 27 Tuesday, August 28 County Council Special Meeting and Public Hearings at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, beginning at 9 a.m. with a Public Hearing re: Agricultural Sales, recycling;
Global Warming: Separating Truth From Hype
Dr. Cliff Mass comes to Orcas on Wednesday, August 29 Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 5:30 pm at Orcas Center’s Madrona Room By Kathleen Lunde The Orcas Island Public Library presents Dr. Cliff Mass,
Orcas Center Golf Classic Promotes Great Programming
From the Orcas Center An Orcas summer tradition is fast approaching! September 8, 2012 is the 18th Annual Orcas Center Golf Classic offering both islanders and visitors alike a full day of golf and friendly
FRIENDS of the San Juans Named a 2012 Puget Sound Champion
FRIENDS of the San Juans (FSJ) staff receives a Champion Award from the Puget Sound Partnership (PSP). From right, Diana Gale (PSP Leadership Council), Stephanie Buffum, Tina Whitman and Sally Hawkins (FSJ), Anthony Wright
Letter to the Editor: Negative Impact to County’s Concessions in CAO Process
Dear Council and Shireene Hale; Thank you for the final chance to comment on Wetlands and Fish and Wildlife CAO chapters, and for your hard work on these. After some time of not closely following
Editorial: Waste Not, Want Not — Visionary or Obsolete?
By Margie Doyle Garbage in; garbage out. If only it were that simple. But as long as we continue to regard the end product of our consumption and construction as “waste,” and as long as
