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
Orcas Public Gives Commentary to County Council
The County Council, in an all-day session September 27 on Orcas Island, delved into the complexities of waste disposal and of stormwater, with a field trip to property that illustrated the finer points of the
Marine Lecture Series: Nudibranches Need Fairy Godmother
Wednesday, October 12 at 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Is there any animal more in need of a fairy godmother than the nudibranch? First there’s the unpronounceable name (the final
County Proposition #2: Voters to Approve or Reject Waste Usage Charge
San Juan County Proposition 2 From the Online Voters Guide (CLICK): Shall San Juan County, Washington, impose a solid waste user charge for a period of 15 years upon real property in its unincorporated areas
Letter to the Editor: Healthy Environment Benefits People
Why do we live on Orcas? I believe most of us live here because it provides a healthy, beautiful and safe environment for ourselves and our children. I feel compelled to respond to the recent
Open Burning to Resume Says Fire Marshal
By Steve Marler San Juan County Fire Marshal With the recent change in weather, the fire risk has been reduced enough that the State Department of Natural Resources, and the San Juan County Fire Marshal’s
Letter to the Editor: County Needs to Hear from You
Our Shorelines Need You If your vision for San Juan County shorelines includes vibrant ecosystems and a healthy respect for natural erosion, San Juan County needs to hear from you. If you think it wiser
This Weekend Should Be Interesting!
Friday, September 30 Alexander's Real Time Band 7:30 p.m. Alan Alexander III will be playing his original tunes and accompanying himself fretless bass, walkabout dulcimer, and guitar. As a performing musician he has toured internationally
Letter to the Editor: Stewardship 101 and Waste Disposal
Becoming Ballot Wise: Sustainable Waste Options In response to this week’s County Counsel meetings, I’m advocating for two things: 1) an educational process for remodeling toxic waste practices locally, for schools, households, neighborhoods, and businesses;
Sprinkler Hazards Removed from Buck Park Playing Fields
This week, Orcas Island Park and Rec (OIPRD) Commissioner Bob Eagan dug out the faulty sprinkler heads at Buck Park in preparation for Island Irrigation coming in to repair the extensions and replace
Key Club Reciprocates with Kiwanis Lunch Guests
The Kiwanis International Service Club has long had an active Orcas Island branch. Part of their service is in mentoring the Key Club, their high school service club counterparts. Orcas Kiwanis outreach has
Guest Column: Endow Orcas Expands Ability to Follow Your Heart
By Helen Bee, Orcas Island Community Foundation Trustee “Endow Orcas” started out as a farsighted plan by the Community Foundation to help island non-profits develop the systems and skills we would all need to
Chimayo Restaurant Gets Regional Acclaim
By Hanna Raskin for the Seattle Weekly The restaurant-soon-to-be-formerly-known-as-Chimayo takes its clientele from Tex-Mex to Tuscany. "We're kind of hard to find," confesses Bill Patterson, the pasta virtuoso who offers nightly recitals on Orcas Island
Private Lunch and Tour Featured in Farm to Cafeteria Fundraising Event
During October San Juan County Farm Festival By Madie Murray October has been proclaimed as San Juan County Farm Festival month when many events will be held on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan.
Preservation Trust Launches Save Vendovi Campaign
From the San Juan Preservation Trust The Campaign to Save Vendovi Island is one of the most important projects in the history of the San Juan Preservation Trust. An entire island that is
Food Bank Kicks Off Fall Food Drive
By Madie Murray More than 300 pounds of food and $360 in monetary donations have been received as a result of the Food Bank food drive recently held at Island Market. A huge
