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: Joining a Board, Anything but Boring
By Rachel Newcombe Thirty-three. This is the number of upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions in San Juan County. I’ve been wondering, why do any of us volunteer to serve on a board or
Letter to the Editor: Council’s Support for Strong CAO Protections Appreciated
We would like to thank County Council Members Fralick, Miller, Pratt, Rosenfeld, and Stephens for their decision on December 5 not to support an effort by Council Member Peterson to weaken the proposed update to
School Science Club to Lead Night-time Low Tide Walk
Friday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. by Waterfront Park By Russel Barsh On December 23, the Orcas Elementary School Science Club will conduct a night time low-tide walk around Indian Island beginning at 8 p.m.
Orcas Rockfish: “Scorpion Fish in Your Back Yard”
Rockfish expert Dave Smith of the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium speaks on rockfish at this year’s Family Night for the Marine Science Lecture Series, presented by The SeaDoc Society and YMCA
OPALCO Celebrates 75 Years in 2012
OPALCO is gearing up to celebrate its 75th Anniversary in 2012 and has planned a fun-filled year of events, activities and recognition for the OPALCO co-op family. Kicking off the celebration, members may
Solid Waste Plan Moves Forward
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The process of revising San Juan County’s solid waste plan has continued in the background during the debate and vote on the ballot issue which will force
County Council Starts Early for CAO Public Hearing
Monday, Dec. 12 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, beginning at 8:45 a.m. The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Monday, December 12, 2011 in
Montessori & Salmonberry Schools Host Candlelight Walk
Saturday December 10 at 3 PM at the Odd Fellows Hall Come walk the evergreen spiral, light a candle and transform the darkened room into a tableau of light. The entire community is
Eastsound Constructed Wetland Completed
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager After seventeen years, the Eastsound Constructed Wetland is complete. The County purchased the 0.9-acre “Mount Property” next to the Village Green in 1994 to
Solid Waste Changes? No Sooner than Summer
By Stan Matthews San Juan County Website and Communications Manager Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy told the San Juan County Council Tuesday that County residents should see changes in the solid waste system around the
Science Club Establishes Baseline for Storm Water Monitoring
Contributed by Russel Barsh Members of the Middle School Science Club have measured the amount of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in clams dug last summer from the beach at Eastsound, below the storm
County to Take Testimony Re: Voluntary Agricultural Stewardship Program
From San Juan County Planning and Development Department Public Hearing Tuesday Dec. 13 at County Legislative Building in Friday Harbor San Juan County is currently deciding whether to participate in or opt-out of the State’s
Important Council Discussions & Decisions Now
Council's work may be observed via videoconference and internet This week, the San Juan County Council will hold important discussions and public hearings to inform their decisions on the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) update and
Council Tries New Format for Public Conversation on CAO November 28
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk On November 28, the San Juan County Council will conduct a moderated “Conversation” with groups and individuals interested in the update of the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance
Shop Local on Black Friday
from Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce When you've eaten the last bite of turkey, and watched the final kickoff, you can start your weekend by visiting Orcas Island's amazing businesses. It's time to
