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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Council Members Advise EPRC on Orcas Planning
At the May 5 Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting, Council Members Richard Fralick and Patty Miller, and Senior Planner Colin Maycock, made recommendations to the Eastsound's planning group regarding workings with the County on
Shape the Future at the Funhouse thru FAN
The Funhouse Activities Network (FAN) is a volunteer group open to anyone interested in contributing their time, talents, or treasure to benefit the children of Orcas Island. Anyone who cares about Orcas kids is welcome—and
Horticulturist Cautions: Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins
The featured speaker for the Orcas Island Garden Club meeting on May 18 will be Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, who will help us recognize The “Rights” of Spring: Avoid Seven Deadly Sins When Planting Trees and
Writer’s Roundtable May 14: How’s Modern Media Working for You?
By JoEllen Moldoff Margie Doyle will be the Presenter at this month's Writer's Roundtable, "Contemporary Communication: Face to Face, or Facebook to Facebook?" We are all the media, communicating messages to each other in person,
Oystercatchers Nesting on Indian Island
By Russel Barsh The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory confirmed today that there is a Black Oystercatcher nest with three eggs on Indian Island. Thus far, the Canada geese nesting nearby have not interfered. Local
Guest Opinion: An Urban Growth Area Resident’s Perspective on Critical Areas
By Sadie Bailey Updated May 8 at 11:30 a.m. Here in Eastsound’s Urban Growth Area (UGA) – at sea-level, only a mile wide, and vulnerable to a wipeout in an overdue 9.0 magnitude earthquake –
Promote Local Tourism During National Travel & Tourism Week, May 7 – 15
By Deborah Hopkins, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau May 7-15 is National Travel & Tourism Week. To celebrate, the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau is promoting Washington State Tourism’s campaign “Share Your Washington” – asking
Farmer’s Market this Saturday, Rain or Shine –or Both!
Opening Day this Saturday, May 7 The Orcas Island Farmer’s Market starts this Saturday at the Eastsound Village Green. And if it rains, will the Market go indoors? “Oh heavens no!” said new
School Board Takes On $1 million Debt
Repairs to elementary building involve vacating the school next month The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors decided, with Director Jim Sullivan dissenting, to approve a $1,000,000 loan from Cashmere Bank, in order to
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Day this Saturday
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life of our
Ferry Advisory Committee Comments on 2011 Summer Schedule
By SJC Ferry Advisory Committee The Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney B.C. summer ferry schedule has been finalized, and released by WSF. The San Juan County FAC would like to join WSF in thanking everyone who submitted
Eastsound Planners Hold Monthly Meeting this Thursday
Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will meet on Thursday at 3 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting. The agenda will include an update from Orcas Island County Council members on the solid waste situation, Shoreline
Come Zip on Orkila’s New Zip Line!
Camp Orkila would like to invite the public to come out and take a ride on its new 1,000-ft Zip Line! Kaitlyn Pujlu, Site Director for Outdoor and Environmental Education at Camp Orkila says, "We will
Children’s House Seeking Mayoral Candidates for 2011 Campaign
By Dale Heisinger, Orcas Island Children's House Board President It’s time for candidates for this year’s Mayoral Campaign to step up and declare their candidacy for Eastsound Mayor. Any animal (with the exception of Homo
Yachters Enjoy Sunny Skies for Opening Day
Was it only yesterday? Today we donned galoshes and umbrellas again, but Opening Day for Boating Season was blissfully balmy. Northern Light owners Wes Heinmiller and Allen Stameisen treated
