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
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
Crow Valley School Open House Honors Donors
Sunday, Sept. 18 at 12:30 p.m. Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum will hold a special gathering this Sunday! The Open House and Dedication of the Crow Valley School (CVS) will begin this
If Walls Could Talk…
by Madie Murray Well, in this case, maybe they can. Now adorning the walls of the school cafeteria are three very engaging posters by Joe Wirtheim which are a part of “a self-commissioned poster
Plan to Attend the Planning Commission’s CAO Meet
Friday Sept. 16 at 8:45 a.m. in Friday Harbor From the Common Sense Alliance Your right to use your property is at risk. Get the facts! The County is currently deciding how to
OPALCO Rate Change: Limited Service Merged with Residential Tariff
From OPALCO At the August 18th meeting in Eastsound, the OPALCO Board approved a cost-of-service increase to the Limited Service Tariff covering small loads for barns, gates and other outbuildings (less than 5kVa). With
Proposed Wetlands Rules Still Ruffle Feathers at Town Hall
The day was hot and the Town Hall was packed with Orcas citizens concerned about dwindling property rights and declining environmental conditions. In the midst of this charged group at the Eastsound Fire Hall
County-wide Power Outage Starts at 11 p.m. on Sept. 15
From OPALCO OPALCO Works with BPA to Maintain a Safe and Reliable Electrical System ALL of San Juan County will experience a planned power outage beginning at 11:00 pm on Thursday, September 15th and ending
Vancouver Island Quake 6.7 – No Tsunami Warnings or Watches
From the SJ County - Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management At 12:41 p.m. today, Sept. 10, there was a 6.7 earthquake near Port Alice off the north coast of Vancouver Island about 175 miles west of
Letter to the Editor: Concerns about Stormwater Construction
As pertains to the storm water treatment facility under construction behind the Village Green, these are my concerns: 1) I feel the public has not been adequately informed or included in this plan, though it
Funhouse/Commons Features Dunk Tank At Carnival Tomorrow
School Principal Kyle Freeman will be found at -- or in!-- the Dunk Tank, sponsored by the PTSA The Funhouse, now morphing into a new name, "The Orcas Commons" will hold a Back-to-School
Guest Column: Help Determine the Future of County’s Shorelines
Shoreline Master Program Updates on Sept. 21 on Orcas By Chris Hoffman In the past shoreline development in Washington tended to be piecemeal and uncoordinated, which often had negative impacts on shoreline areas. To improve
Review: An Evening of Infinite Variety, Brave Writing and Brilliant Acting at the Grange
A review by Margie Doyle Think about this: A foul mouth and angry attitude are the signs of truly losing your mind; a mother’s love transcends respectability; control and civility may be over-rated
The Funhouse Grows Into a New Name: Orcas Commons
Back to School Carnival Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Orcas Commons is the new name for the Funhouse. The non-profit’s mission remains the same — a central, multi-purpose
Theosofest: Weekend Events Include Food Bank Benefit Breakfast
By Leonie Van Gelder On September 9-11, Indralaya will be hosting Theosofest, an open house weekend for which several events are planned. You are warmly invited to visit for as much of the weekend as
