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 the Editor: Consignment Treasures Considers Recycling Options
Consignment Treasures/CT Recycling (CT),[ in Friday Harbor], has been operating for 7 years as a private not for profit business, and it has provided over $130,000 to local charities and citizens. In the last few
Pruning for Production Class this Sunday
The last class in “Pruning For Production” with instructor Libby Cook takes place this Sunday, March 4th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Indralaya in Eastsound. Learn skills to make your trees more
“Open Bowl Project” Raises $765 for the Food Bank
By Madie Murray A cool, rainy day was perfect weather for more than 50 guests to stop by the Wildflour Bakery for a hot bowl of delicious vegetable barley soup. A bonus was
Eastsound Planning Committee Meets Today
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) holds its monthly meeting today at 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The agenda include two public access times, one at the beginning of the meeting and another
Solid Waste Management Plan Meets SEPA Review
From the San Juan County Development and Planning Department Notice of SEPA Determination on the County’s Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review. An Environmental Checklist for the San
Land Bank Purchases Conservation Easement in Lopez’s Center Valley
The San Juan County Land Bank has purchased a conservation easement over a 100-acre property owned by Buffum Bros Farms, Inc. The property lies between Fisherman Bay and Dill Roads at the
Class Highlights Flowers, Food, Fun
Tuesday, March 6, 5 p.m., at Chiladas Learn the secrets of flower arranging in this 'Hands On' event hosted by Leslie Ginnes and Julie Fraser. Learn how to: extend the life of cut flowers add
Letter to the Editor: Who is the Freedom Foundation?
Practically the very last thing the citizens of San Juan County need is for the Freedom Foundation, from Olympia, WA, and its media affiliate Citizens Action Network, to expose the evils of the county’s
Letter to the Editor: Are the Friends of the San Juans Friendly?
Friends? Or Enemies? On Wednesday, February 22, the group currently known as Friends of the San Juans held a public meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. The meeting was held because of
Kwiáht Wins Grant to Produce Salish Sea Ecology Report
Invertebrate event planned for March 15, the "Tides of March" Kwiáht, the Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea, hasbeen awarded a $10,000 grant from the Benedict Family Foundation. Kwiáht founder and director Russel
Public Hearing on Wetlands/CAO
San Juan County Community Development and Planning office Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on 8:45 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the San Juan
Shoreline Consultants to Present to Council this Monday
By Colin Maycock, Senior Planner, San Juan County Representatives of the SMP Consultants, (the Watershed Company and Herrera Inc.) will make a presentation on the Inventory and Characterization Report to a joint session of the Planning Commission
Charter Review Committee Continues to Hear from Gov’t. Officials
From the San Juan County Charter Review Commission The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) is on Saturday February 25 at the San Juan Grange from 8 a.m. to 3
Lodging Tax Grants Totaling $350K Will Consider New Projects
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Applications are now being accepted for a total of $350,000 in San Juan County Lodging Tax tourism grants. The County’s Lodging Tax revenue increased by nearly 8
Island Ceramicists Create Bowls for Food Bank Fundraiser
By Madie Murray "Feed Yourself - Feed Our Community" On Friday, February 24 from 4 to 6 p.m., the Wildflour Bakery will be filled with an array of bowls made by Orcas potters and other
