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
Farming Now Falls Under Critical Areas Ordinance Rules
Thursday, Nov. 10 — Farmers Encouraged to Attend Planning Commission Meeting in Friday Harbor At a meeting on Orcas Island last Friday, Nov. 4, a small group of local agricultural stakeholders met with Peggy
Letter to the Editor: Money Misspent on Marijuana “Threat”
Organized crime derives about 50 percent of its income from smuggling and distributing marijuana. We spent $15 billion on drug wars in 2010 of which over $7 billion is spent annually towards arresting and prosecuting
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank’s Job Not Yet Done
Vote Yes for the Land Bank—It’s not too late. As a mother, worker, tax payer and land owner in San Juan County I am writing to those who haven’t voted yet, to encourage you
Meeting Today at Noon: A Game Change as the CAO Update Includes Agricultural Areas
Today, Nov. 4 Agricultural Stakeholders from noon to 2 p.m. in Eastsound Fire Hall Washington State mulled for over four years if agricultural areas should be included in the required Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) updates.
Farmers Bring Bountiful Island Produce Indoors
Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall Orcas Island Farmers and Artisans bring their wares under the roof of the Odd Fellows Hall on Haven Street in Eastsound during
Orcas Boosters Achieve Winter Goal of $11,000
From the Orcas Island Boosters With profound gratitude to the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF), Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) and many generous community members, the Orcas Boosters are pleased to announce that we have
Letter to the Editor: Many Back Land Bank Renewal
Many in our community support the Land Bank renewal. Listed below are names of supporters gathered at the San Juan County Fair booth willing to have their name used in an ad to support a
Eastsound Planners Meet Tomorrow
Thursday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will meet with Orcas County Council members and the public. Discussion of a letter to be sent to the
Emergency Mgmt. Hosts Quake, Tsunami Lectures
Thursday November 17th at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center From The SJC Department of Emergency Management The SJC Department of Emergency Management is hosting two lectures by Tim Walsh, State Geologist
How Do Archeologists Know What They Know?
Ancient Hunting Techniques Show Intelligence, Sophistication Prehistoric humans demonstrated a knowledge of physics and animal behavior that was crucial to their survival, Archeologist Daniel Meatte of Washington State Parks documented in a
Letter to the Editor: Implications of “No” Vote on Waste Proposition
To the Editor: I live on Waldron, and in spite of the low level of solid waste services available here, I strongly support the solid waste parcel fee. Whether or not the County contracts for
Letter to the Editor: Adams Cites Need for Water, Environment, Taxpayer Protection
I would have no reason for running for the position of Sewer Commissioner if I didn't think there were real problems that need to be addressed. I am concerned about these problems. This is my
Pressing for the School and Food Bank
By Madie Murray For the second year, Goldeneye Farm offered fruit from its century-old apple trees to provide fresh pressed cider for the Orcas Island Food Bank and apples for the public school
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Makes Best Use of Tax Dollars
Dear Editor: Wally Gudgell’s guest column in the Sounder, Oct 26th titled “No on Renewing Land Bank REET” is curious for a number of reasons. To begin with, he doesn’t say vote “no.” Is he
Guest Opinion: Time to Get the County Out of Garbage Business
By Allen Rosenberg The Exchange provides a terrific service on Orcas, as does Take it or Leave it on Lopez. So do the Thrift Store and Consignment Treasures on San Juan, and other re-use
