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
Guest Column: OPALCO Reviews Goals of Broadband Initiative
By Foster Hildreth, Assistant General Manager Orcas Power & Light Cooperative We want to thank everyone who attended the five community forums we recently held in partnership with the San Juan County Economic Development Council
Orcas’ Marta Branch and Michael Budnick Among Good Stewards Receiving Recognition in County
Sunday, May 27 from 12-3 p.m. at the Lime Kiln State Park on San Juan Island From the Stewardship Network of the San Juans Six islanders and one local group have received awards for their
The Joy of Student Art — a Highlight of OIEF’s “Picnic and Barbeque by the Sea”
By Madie Murray When kids are left to their imagination -- nudged by a little help from a professional -- some of the most delightful creations occur. “Party Birds by the Sea” created
Sustainable San Juans’ Annual Event this Sunday
The public is invited to join the Stewardship Network of the San Juans on Sunday, May 27 from 12-3pm at Lime Kiln Point State Park for its annual Sustainable San Juans event. Talk with local
Give Help & Goods for Big Sale to Help the Goodrich’s
Sunday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall From Ginny Lu Wood There is a wonderful celebration taking place at Odd Fellows Hall for Joe and Elaine Goodrich.
1st Annual Clean and Sober Community Dance
Saturday, May 26 from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall In the interest of giving back to the community, a group of clean and sober islanders have planned a dance for all
Upcoming Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life
Tripods on Turtleback – Free Photo Workshop
The San Juan Preservation Trust will host a nature photography workshop at Turtleback Mountain Preserve on Thursday, May 24 from 3:30 pm to 9 pm for photographers of all levels. The workshop will
Local Bank to Handle County Bond for Solid Waste Debt
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager At its May 22 meeting, the San Juan County Council will formally extend its thanks to Islanders Bank for its “excellent proposal” which won the bank the
Food Masters Presents a Mycology Workshop With Kyler Townsend
Sunday, May 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Liberty Garden ( across the street from the Eastsound Saturday Market) From Learner Limbach, FoodMasters Come spend an inspiring and informative day of hands-on learning about
Fish & Wildlife Section of Critical Areas Ordinance Hearing
Updated May 15 at 9 p.m. Friday, May 18 at 8:45 a.m. in Friday Harbor-videoconferencing at the Orcas Island Public Library, from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk
Soil Test Challenges: Two Ways
From the San Juan Islands Conservation District Soil Challenge: Two Categories! 1) Spring 2012 - Follow-up Testing This category of testing is limited to those who submitted samples to be tested in the Fall of
Letter to the Editor: Why the CAO Will Pass
As a concerned citizen and property owner in San Juan County, this CAO has been driving me nuts. As I think about it and observe the document coming to completion, I am left with
League of Women Voters Presents “Peak Oil” and “Patriocracy”
Dr. James Murray, Professor of Oceanography at the University of Washington will address the collision of rising demand for oil with the inelastic supply including increases in production of non-convention oil sources in his presentation
Criminal Justice/Public Safety Sales Tax on August Primary Ballot
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager On Tuesday, May 8, the San Juan County Council voted unanimously to place a three-tenths of one percent sales tax increase proposal on the August 7 primary
