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: Orcas Recycling Services Submits Proposal to Manage Orcas Island Transfer Station
Orcas Recycling Services (ORS), the local non-profit organization recognized for its program “The Exchange,” submitted a detailed proposal to San Juan County last week for management of the Orcas Island Transfer Station beginning in October
Two Proposals for a Solid Waste Solution for Orcas
Decision planned for July 30 By Margie Doyle Updated July 20 at 12 p.m. The Solid Waste Solution has evaded San Juan County, and specifically, Orcas Island, for some years, even as the 3
County Solid Waste: San Juan Site RFPs Open
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager On July 18, San Juan County will invite proposals to lease the San Juan Island solid waste site on Sutton Road. The property will be put
A Dance of Gratitude from Sendai Japan
Koji Oyushi will join Tokiko Oyama from Sendai, Japan, to thank the Orcas community on Wednesday, July 18 Wednesday July 18 at the Odd Fellows Hall at 7:30. Susan Osborn brings members of
Burglary, Vandalism at Public School Break-ins
From San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou Sheriff’s deputies on Orcas Island are investigating two recent school burglaries, the first reported July 7 at the High School, and the other reported July 10 at the
OPALCO System Fares Well in Electrical Storms
OPALCO’s system stood up to the test in the recent back-to-back electrical storms over San Juan County. System Engineer Joel Mietzner said “it is unusual to get electrical storms in our area and particularly two
Upcoming Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
By Marcia Spees Indian Island is the small island you see in the bay when going through Eastsound. It is accessible via a tombolo (revealed pathway at low tide) in daylight only a handful of
OPAL Recognized for Exceptional Board Leadership
Allen Smith, OPAL Board President, with Wally Gudgell, recipient of the winner of the "Peter Fisher Award for dedication to the cause of fair housing on Orcas Island," OPAL Community award, in May 2011.
Letter to the Editor: Mayor Murphy’s Election Benefits Children’s House
I'm Murphy, the new Honorary Mayor of Eastsound and I'm excited about my new position serving the Orcas Island Community. First, I want to thank April for her "outstanding" job as mayor and I wish
Guest Column: How Coal Trains Could Choke NW’s Economic Engines
From Crosscut.com By Floyd McKay "A new study of rail transportation problems associated with the transport of millions of tons of coal from the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana to proposed export terminals
“Ocean Frontiers” Showing in Friday Harbor
Wednesday, July 18th, from 6-8 p.m. at Friday Harbor Labs Commons From the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee The San Juan Marine Resources Committee and the Friday Harbor Labs invite the public to a
History Matinee Presents Don Gerard
Don Girard, island-raised, returned home in 1993 Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center From the Orcas Island Historical Museum In a continuing series of monthly gatherings sponsored by
Judd Cove Preserve Lime Kiln Interpretive Walk
Steve Cohan during restoration of Judd Cove Lime Kiln. Photo courtesy of Gail Johannes Saturday, July 21 at 1 p.m. at Fowler's Way Trailhead The County Land Bank will sponsor a walk
Guest Column: The Unseen Costs of the Coal Boondogle
By Michael Riordan An ill-conceived plan to ship more than 100 million tons of cheap coal annually to Asia epitomizes what has gone seriously awry with the U.S. economy. Corporations have already off-shored millions
Roam Doe Bay on a Wild Edible & Medicinal Plant Safari
From Food Masters Join us for this much anticipated class with Dr. Ryan Drum! Come walk around eastside Orcas and learn about wild plants and their many uses! Food Masters presents a "Wild Edible and
