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
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
Guest Column: The Costs of Confusion
By Janet Alderton Confusing and often conflicting development codes and other county regulations have serious impacts on the lives and livelihoods of our fellow islanders. The on-going struggles of the Jones family of Lopez Island
For the Record: The Closing of Jones Family Farms Store
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The owner of a small store on Lopez that sells live shellfish frozen seafood, meat and produce has distributed a two page letter to the media,
Guest Column: County Shuts Down Jones’ Lopez Farm Stand
By Nick and Sara Jones Lopez Island After two and a half years of operation, the San Juan County CD&P has determined that we are operating our farm-stand “without the benefit of a permit”.
Letter to the Editor: Lions Make Some Christmas Changes
During this past year the Orcas Island Lions Club has had to make some hard decisions and among one of the hardest was that we are finding that we can no longer sponsor the Toys
Drainage 101: How to Protect Your Property
Free Educational Workshop Saturday Nov. 19 on Orcas During the fall, winter and spring the San Juan Islands receive significant precipitation that can cause property to become wet and muddy and even cause
Putting the School Garden to Sleep
By Chelsea Cates, School Garden Keeper legions of hands busy little hands putting the garden to sleep hands holding rakes hands holding shovels loosening the soil so deep hands harvesting grains hands harvesting
Attention All Aspiring Farmers & Sustainable Agriculture Professionals: Webinar Series
By WSU Small Farms Program Do you want to improve your farm’s bottom line? Could farming be in your future? The Washington State University Small Farms Program has educational opportunities that meet you on-line and
Museum Sponsors History Nights with Orcas “Old-Timers”
Sunday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Museum on North Beach Road From the Orcas Island Historical Museum With the coming of the quieter season, the Orcas Island Historical Museum will be sponsoring
Report on East Sound’s Marine Health this Friday
Friday, Nov. 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Center By Marcia Spees The results are in from research conducted this summer at Indian Island! The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory team, under
Brann Cabin Restoration Progressing
Private Contributions Sought to complete Interior & Finish Work By Stan Matthews, County Website and Communications Manager The restoration of the Brann Cabin to its homesteading period has begun. Restoration expert David Rogers
