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: Labor Day and the Work Force
Dear Editor, With Labor Day coming up in few days from now I thought perhaps I should write a few lines to express my feelings about this three day holiday which is enjoyed by
Guest Column: Irene Inspires Island Preparedness
By Dave Halloran Like the folk song, "Goodnight Irene," Hurricane Irene has left many tales of woe in its path of destruction. Emergency Managers frequently use these as examples and cautionary tales, and this is
OPALCO Equipment Failure Causes Brief Eastsound Power Outage
From Orcas Power and Light (OPALCO) [Yesterday, Aug. 31,] at approximately 2:15 p.m., OPALCO linemen were performing routine maintenance in an underground vault located by the County Sheriff’s office on Mt. Baker Road when an
Children’s House Makes Changes, Looking Ahead to Next 40 Years
VIP Soiree and Family Farm “Bawl” this weekend Children’s House on Orcas Island started 40 years ago. Its campus is made up of two buildings on Pea Patch Lane, off North Beach
Walk Judd Cove Preserve with Land Bank Stewards
Saturday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. The San Juan County Land Bank invites to you a Guided Interpretive Walk at the Judd Cove Preserve. Join Join Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty and local historian Boyd Pratt
Land Bank Opens Historic Driggs Park in Friday Harbor
From the San Juan County Land Bank The Land Bank has partnered with property owners Pete and Becky Kilpatrick to allow public access to the lot at the corner of Caines Street
Multiple Changes in CAO Review & Environmental Statement Subject to Public Hearing Sept. 16
Written comments due Sept. 14 From the San Juan County Department of Development and Planning The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Wetlands Critical Area provisions
The Orcas Island Garden Club Is Growing
By Sue Lewis Orcas Island Garden Club Meetings take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, September through May, in the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center and start at 10 a.m.
Explore the Geology of Sucia Island with SJ Nature Institute
September 11, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. San Juan Nature Institute is again hosting local geologist Michael Yeaman as he repeats a popular workshop on the Geology of Sucia in September. This workshop
Lowered Reserves, Alternative Learning Changes Concern Orcas School Board
It was another marathon school board meeting last Thursday night, much of it taken up in explaining the lower-than-expected general fund balance presented by Business Manager Keith Whitaker. Also, last-minute changes by the State
Guest Opinion: The Tank’s History as Social Media
By Tom Welch The history of the Tank as social media is interesting. As a high school student in the mid-sixties, I sat on the Tank with my classmates for yearbook photos. You can see
Abreu Helps Friends: In Concert Today at Noon
Sharon Abreu says, "I hate foreclosures; they're just wrong!" And so when she heard of the plight of Morgan Meadows, unable to make her house payment due to illness, she swung into action.
Work Together at United Way’s “Day of Caring” Sept. 10
Sign up for projects on Orcas, Lopez or San Juan Islands The United Way of San Juan County will sponsor its annual "Day of Caring" on Saturday, Sept. 10. Day of Caring is
San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Attracts New National Funding
From the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership is proud to announce two recent funding awards to continue their work on Washington State’s newest scenic byway.
Quick Start Tennis Train-the-Trainer Class Sept. 7
From the Orcas Park and Recreation District On September 7 from 12:30 to 7 p.m. the United States Tennis Association (USTA), Orcas Island Park and Rec (OIPRD) and the Orcas Island Tennis Association will be
