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 Editor: Dire Need at Food Bank
I would like to alert Islanders to the lack of donations of food and money to the Orcas Island Food Bank at this time. The Cupboards are bare! With the economic outlook rather bleak, it
Nominate an Island Steward
From the Stewardship Network of the San Juans Do you have a friend or neighbor that you’ve noticed takes exceptional care of their land? Perhaps you know a teacher that inspires their students to understand
Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Workshop
from Lenore Bayuk It's spring and time to think about gardens! The San Juan County Master Gardeners invite you to the Spring Gardening Workshop on April 21 in the Friday Harbor Middle School. Graham Kerr,
Sound Stewards Needed for Habitat Restoration
Free Training Begins April 13-14 in Deer Harbor From San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership People For Puget Sound is bringing a Sound Stewardship program to Orcas Island. Class topics will include an introduction to
Editorial: Taking Care of Business
Care and business -- two words that bring up "opposite" images: Care -- concern, sympathy, enabling, support, charity Business -- accounting, labor, compensation, profit, expedient Sound too political? I agree, but Orcas Island stands out
Letter to the Editor: CAO Update Not Required in Review of Comp Plan
Dear Members of the San Juan County Council: It is hard to believe that we see the County hard at work on making something terribly complicated when tight budgets in money and staff numbers should
Student Chefs Shine Again!
By Madie Murray “Every entree presented for judging by students, ranging in ages from 5 to 15 at the Third Annual OISD Student Chef Competition, was suitable to serve at a first class
Guest Opinion: Faceting the Gem
By Tom Welch What are we doing to our island and community? Are we going in the right direction, or is it time to take a breath and consider what we’re collectively up to
Spring Clean Up: Hazardous Waste Dates Coming
From Helen Venada, Waste Reduction & Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Public Works Department Mark your Calendars, hazardous waste generators! San Juan County Public Works has scheduled this year’s round-up events as follows: SAN
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
