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: 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
Guest Editorial: Why the Exchange Supports Proposition 2 (and why we think you should too)
By The Exchange Board of Directors It's not because we think it's the best solution to our county’s solid waste program. It's because its the best choice being offered. First of all, let’s recognize that
Learn English Language this Fall
George Karnikis will again conduct a six week course in E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) free of charge, beginning on Tuesday November 1. In the 1990s, George became certified as an ELL
Organic Apple Crisp Sale Supports Montessori School Scholarships
From the Montessori School Orcas Islanders are in for a sweet treat! The bountiful harvest from our hundred-year-old orchard at Orcas Montessori School provides a key ingredient for the school’s fall fundraiser. In recent years, Islanders have
Gov. Gregoire Announces “Dreadful” Budget Reduction Alternatives
From the Office of the Governor Gov. Chris Gregoire today presented a list of budget reduction alternatives as a starting point to the conversation lawmakers must engage in to resolve the state’s budget deficit. “These
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Preserves Natural Treasure
Our Land Bank is just such a wonderful institution! It has preserved treasures such as Turtleback Mountain, Watmough Bight and Deadman Bay, providing incomparable recreation and inspiring scenic views in perpetuity. It is difficult to
Brownell, Averna and Morgan Receive Top Chamber Awards
With the motto "Progress through Partnership," the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce announced priorities, plans and member awards at their annual meeting last night at Rosario Resort's re-named "Beach House" (formerly the Discovery
Letter to the Editor: Waste Fee Unfair to Businesses
The county of San Juan has proven it cannot manage solid waste or the waste of our money. A YES vote cost all residential users more per year, but it will hit businesses much
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Renewal Now Explained
To The Editor: We were disheartened and dismayed to see our local papers Editorials and the Guest Editorials concerning the Land Bank renewal. In reading them, about three-quarters of the editorials are PRAISING the efforts
Orcas “Boosters” are $3,000 Short of Winter Goal
From the Booster Club The Orcas School Booster Club has “stepped into the batters' box” to support all athletic programs at our school. We are committed to the success of our students through participation in a
Salish Sea Threatened and Endangered Species Nearly Doubles
From the SeaDoc Society A study unveiled today shows that the number of species that are threatened or endangered, or are candidates for listing in the Salish Sea, has nearly doubled in the last 2
