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 …?”
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County Boards & Commissions Seek Volunteers
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on County boards and commissions. The following is a list of current vacancies: Agricultural Resources Committee - (6) Positions
It’s a Boy! Newborn Calf joins K pod Whales
From the Kitsap Sun A newborn calf was spotted Wednesday in K pod, one of the three groups of killer whales that frequent the Salish Sea and Puget Sound, experts say. The new calf
Guest Opinion: Perspective on Watmough Head Road Chip Seal
By Angie Ponder I first learned of the plan to chip-seal Watmough Head Road when I read a “Letter to the Editor” in The Island’s Weekly in early June, just a few weeks before
Sneak Preview of Books at Farmer’s Market
By Rachel Newcombe This Saturday, July 16 at the Farmers Market, the Orcas Island Public Library wants to provide you with a jump start on bargain book buying. Although the annual Book Fair isn’t until
Election Opinion: Sustainability and Human Waste
(Editor's Note: BullWings:Orcas Issues welcomes opinions and commentary by candidates for the positions to be decided by voters in the November election. We will endeavor to give all candidates the opportunity to voice their opinions).
Want Community Sustainability? Try Art
From the San Juan Arts Council “The development of the arts at all levels is proven to be the single most effective way to achieve sustainable economic growth and to enrich the quality of life
Land Bank Opens New Trail on Turtleback!
Southside Loop for Turtleback Hikers Over the last several months, San Juan County Land Bank staff, volunteers and members of the Washington Conservation Corps completed a new section of trail on the south
Early Start to Council’s Waste Disposal Meeting July 12
The San Juan County Council will conduct an early start special meeting in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor on Tuesday, July 12, beginning at 8:45 a.m. The Purpose of the Special
County Secures 50-year Lease on Lopez’ Odlin South Property
From the Land Bank San Juan County has just concluded a 50-year lease with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on the Odlin South school trust land on Lopez. The state paid DNR
Japanese Flower Arranging Summer Season Begins
Japanese Flower Arranging (Ikebana) Classes start later this month The Saturday Ikebana Class with Joan Stamm will begin a new series of five classes on July 16 and continue August 13& 27, and
Tour Elementary School Construction July 12
By Kyle Freeman, Orcas Elementary/Middle School Principal The Orcas Island School District would like to invite parents and community members to tour the Nellie S. Milton Building (the elementary school) to see the progress of
Islanders Bank & OPALCO Partner for Energy Savings
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative has partnered with Islanders Bank to bring energy efficiency tools and savings to islanders in San Juan County. OPALCO members can schedule a Home Snapshot Energy Assessment, get
OPALCO Changes Rules for Capital Credits
On June 16th, the OPALCO Board of Directors voted to change the Co-op bylaws to remove the option of early capital credit retirement for members who leave the service area and to specify that operating
Critical Areas Update Coming Round the Bend
County Council Member Patty Miller, representing Orcas West, says that the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) update IS happening, and mostly according to the work plan the Council set for 2011. There has been a
Kitchen Boot Camp at Red Rabbit Farm
by Bruce Orchid This three day hands-on Workshop is designed to build confidence, give knowledge, and inspire culinary savvy for the kitchen neophyte. Day One We will boil water and cook pasta that
