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
Shoreline Habitat Improved at Lopez Island’s Barlow Bay
From the Friends of the San Juans Last week, Friends of the San Juans enhanced habitat for beach spawning forage fish along Barlow Bay at the south end of Lopez Island. Over the
Preparing Your Horse & Livestock Property for Winter
Sunday, Sept. 25 at 10 am at Blazing Tree Ranch on San Juan Island From the San Juan Islands Conservation District Now is the time to be planning for the winter months. Tackle
Hearts and Hands Needs Volunteers for Seniors
By Betsy Louton Hearts and Hands is an organization of the Senior Center that recruits, trains and places volunteers with elders and disabled persons in need. Volunteers visit weekly to share stories, help with light
County Council Moves Toward Videoconferencing Meetings
This morning, the San Juan County Council activated videoconferencing as a way to provide citizen access on Orcas and Lopez Islands during Council meeting times in Friday Harbor. On Orcas Island, the morning
A Glimpse of History: The Last Gunfight on Orcas
By Tom Welch Two desperate bank robbers from British Columbia fled to Orcas Island on July 9th, 1913. Stopping at the dock at Orcas landing, they left a small, white skiff tied to the
Full Agenda & Field Trip at Council’s Special Meet on Orcas
Tuesday, September 27 at 10 a.m. in Eastsound From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting away from Friday Harbor at the Outlook Inn, 171
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Critical to Our Future
Dear Editor, Our whole family appreciates the way the Land Bank supports our local economy by bringing in outside funding and by leveraging public dollars. Collaboration with willing private landowners and partner organizations helped raise
New Station, New Chief and New Strategic Plan — Some of Fire District’s Concerns
By Ken Brown At the Orcas Island Fire Commissioner’s Meeting on September 13, a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 Twin Tower attacks in New York City, and the dedication of
Orcas Airport Improvement Work Complete
From the Port of Orcas The commissioners for the Port of Orcas wish to announce that except for some minor touch-up work and a final walkthrough/sign-off, the 2011 airport improvement project at the Orcas Island
Education Foundation Helps the 6th Grade Class Go to the Olympic Park Institute
For several years now, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) 6th grade class has taken a trip to the Olympic Park Institute (OPI). The tradition of this five-day environmental learning camp has been a wonderful experience
Orcas Commons/Funhouse Gala Keeps TEAM Going
Gala this Saturday Night Kicks Off Membership Drive Campaign Orcas’ Funhouse/Commons anticipates support for their new direction at their annual Gala this year, to be held Saturday, Sept. 17. (For details, call
Planning Commission Public Hearing on Wetlands
Friday Sept. 16 at 8:30 a.m. in Friday Harbor The San Juan County Planning Commission will meet Friday, September 16 at the San Juan Island Grange, 152 First Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. Travelers
Garden Club: Reliable Plants for Sun and Shade
By Sue Lewis Richie Steffen, curator for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, will be the featured speaker at the September 21 meeting of the Orcas Island Garden Club. The meeting will be held in
Observe a Day of Peace by Candlelight
International Day of Peace Candlelight Ceremony, an observance to call for peace in all regions of the world, will take place on Wednesday September 21, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the Library
Salmon Returning in Droves
September 24, 2 — 5 p.m. Seattle-based non-profit Long Live the Kings (LLTK) will welcome public visitors to its Glenwood Springs Hatchery on Orcas Island on Saturday, September 24, in celebration of salmon
