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 …?”
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Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
From Marcia Spees 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
OPAL Honors Rita and Steve Bailey at 22nd Annual Meeting
By Judy Whiting Orcas community members Rita and Steve Bailey were honored by OPAL Community Land Trust at its 22nd annual meeting on March 28. The Baileys received the Sky Award recognizing volunteer
Guest Opinion: CAO Fears
People are confused and frightened by CAO misinformation. At a recent meeting, the organizer said that standing water of 100 square feet will make your property unusable. The truth is that 100 square feet of
Have a Great Time & Help the Junior Crew Team!
Saturday, April 7 Annual Club Dinner at Orcas Center By Martin Taylor Orcas Island Rowing Club invites all to indulge with them in their once-a-year celebration of all things Orcas and rowing.
Common Sense Alliance Adds Attorney to its Team
From the Common Sense Alliance Common Sense Alliance (CSA) is pleased to announce the addition of Sandy Mackie, a leading land use attorney of the Perkins Coie Law Offices, Seattle, to its team of professionals:
Rep. Larsen Will Hold Telephone Town Hall Focused on Seniors
On Wednesday, March 28, it was announced that U.S. Representative. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold a telephone town hall tomorrow (Thursday) at 1 p.m. Pacific Time. Larsen will discuss the budget proposals being considered by
The New Light Bulb Law and You
From Tim Hance We've all heard about the coming ban of standard 100-watt incandescent bulbs. Contrary to rumor, you will not be forced to buy Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs). "You will still be able
Letter to the Editor: Council Uged to Recommend BLM Lands for Nat’l Conservation Area
San Juan County Council Members, We are writing to urge you to support Interior Secretary Salazar in his recommendation to the President that the BLM lands within our county receive permanent protection through the National
Science Fair Winners Announced at the Funhouse Commons
Orcas High School juniors Garett Pietsch and Chase Drake won the 2012 Science Fair's first place scholarship award for their joint black-powder cannon. The Funhouse Commons Science Fair held on Saturday, March 24,
OPALCO Votes in Rate Increase, Effective March
At the March 15th board meeting in Friday Harbor, the Board approved a rate increase of approximately 3% across the board, as well as some changes to the deposits and fees schedule, in order to
Mount Baker Road and Trail Improvement Project Bids to Start Soon
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The final phase of the Mount Baker Road improvement project on Orcas Island is scheduled go to bid his spring, with construction taking place during the summer.
Senior Center Comes Up with Deductions and Bargains
By Milly Vetterlein Senior Center Advisory Committee April is the time of year when the word "deduction" comes to mind and the Orcas Senior Center Advisory Committee offers these timely suggestions. Every Tuesday in April,
Moran Park Friends Sponsor Spring Clean-Up
From the Friends of Moran State Park The annual Spring Clean-Up Day needs volunteers! Itʼs coming soon! The Friends of Moran State Park sponsored annual Spring Clean-up Day is Saturday, April 14 from 8 a.m.
T’ai Chi Chih Classes Return to the Senior Center
Joan Roulac will teach an eight-week T’ai Chi Chih series beginning April 2 at the Orcas Senior Center. The fee for the series is $98. A free T’ai Chi Chih introductory class will be offered
Community Preparedness Forum March 29
From the San Juan County Department of Emergency Management San Juan Island Grange and the Department of Emergency Management present a Community Preparedness Forum on Thursday March 29, from 5 - 6:30 pm at the
