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 Opinion: County Requirements “A Blizzard of Bureaucratic Nonsense?”
By Terry Gillespie The San Juan Builder’s Association supports good community planning. Our island’s environment, our quality of life, and our community social structure are exceptional. The San Juan Islands are a treasure. The County’s
Funhouse Commons “Island Enterprise Lab” Off To a Fast Start
Follow-up Meeting on Saturday, March 3 From Pete Moe, Funhouse Commons Director On January 17, more than 35 individuals representing nearly 30 small businesses or business start-ups met at The Funhouse Commons for the first
Local Advocates Maintain Derelict Vessel Removal
By County Auditor Milene Henley Derelict vessels are more than an eyesore in San Juan County: they are a risk to the environment, public health and navigation. So when San Juan County gave
Letter to the Editor: Finding the Bright Side at Moran State Park
The board members for Friends of Moran are finding it hard to be upbeat right now. Because it’s that time of year when membership renewal is due and donations are collected to continue supporting projects
Letter to the Editor: Removal of Trees in State Park Warranted?
I have grave concerns about the State Park’s proposed response to root rot among the trees. I believe the Parks are the stewards of our natural environment. They are entrusted with allowing nature to follow
Meeting for BLM Lands in the San Juan Archipelago
Saturday, February 18, 10:30 a.m., Anacortes Senior Center U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Senator Maria Cantwell will hold a public meeting to discuss progress made so far in our efforts to
Draft Wetland Section of CAO Available Feb. 15
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Program Manager After months of discussion with technical experts, on February 15 a revised draft of the wetland amendments to the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) will be
Concerned Islanders Face Coal Train & Shipping Impacts
Islanders encouraged to write letters and ask for hearings to Dept. of Natural Resources Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) Irthlingz Environmental Organization, San Juan Conservation District rounded up a roomful of concerned citizens
Announcing a Series of Pruning Classes
From Food Masters In addition to demonstration and explanation from the instructor, participants will have a chance for guided hands-on learning. Please bring pruning tools if you have them. All classes will be held from
Nuts & Bolts of Sports & Parks Concern OIPRD
By Ken Brown The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD), created by voters in 2009, continues to hold regular meetings to create a program that takes care of parks and programs under its
Letter to the Editor: Annual Heritage Seed Exchange — Thank you!
It truly was another amazing event. On February 4th the seed saving group quickly filled West Sound Community Hall. A frenzy of veggie and flower seed exchanges commenced. Literally hundreds of seed varieties were shared. In addition
Letter to the Editor: Regarding San Juan County’s CAO
To The Editor: I would like to point out the reality that all ecosystems effect each other around the Globe. While San Juan County can only be responsible for the areas within this county, it
Alternative Transportation Meeting on Orcas February 13
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a public meeting on Monday, February 13, 1 pm – 3 pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall for anyone interested in exploring alternative modes of transportation on Orcas
County Council Works to Preserve Exchange
At the meeting of the San Juan County Council on Orcas Island, Feb. 7, the audience filling the Outlook Inn's Victorian Room heard assurances from Council members and county staff that the intention is to
Friends of the San Juans: You Tube & Orcas Complaint
From Friends of the San Juans A recent video that was posted on you tube and has spread throughout our community. This memo provides background information about why Friends of the San Juans got involved over
