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
Point Lawrence Road Project Moves Forward
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Construction is scheduled to begin shortly on the first new bridge to be built in San Juan County in 42 years. Bids were opened last month for the
Portions of CAO “Best Available Science” Synthesis Now Online
Additional Chapters to be Posted as Available By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Community Development & Planning Department announced today that it has begun posting portions of the second draft
Seder Poem: Yet We Desire It Above All
Julia Hartwig, born in Poland in 1921, wrote this "reflection on freedom and its mixed blessings. It seems especially apt as Jews gather this evening for the first Seder of Passover, a ritual retelling of
Regatta Report: Orcas Teams Win the Regionals
Varsity Team to go on to nationals May 7-8 By Burke Thomas, Regatta Chair Fourteen schools and over 150 sailors made the trek to Orcas Island to participate in the 2011 NWISA Doublehanded
The Lions’ Easter Egg Hunt Starts a Springboard of Service
Orcas Island Lions Club continue its mission for health and vision year-round By Jim Biddick April 23 is our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt will take place at Moran State Park at the picnic
Count of Homeless in San Juan County Shows Increase
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager This year’s Count of Homeless Persons identified 110 people in San Juan County. 42 of those people, including many children and disabled, were classified as unsheltered - living
6 Families, 6 Keys and Now 6 New Homes!
Homes for Islanders Builds North Beach Gardens in Eastsound On Friday April 15, 2011 Home for Islanders held a “Key and Dedication Ceremony” at the Orcas Center. Six hardworking families built their own
Field Research Day at Indian Island this Thursday
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
Guest Column: Prepare for Landslide of Waste Resources
By Gulliver Rankin, Natural Home Builders Inc. To the County Council and Islanders Solid Waste - This I believe: I believe that taking full responsibility for our trash footprint is an essential part of a
Mystery of East Sound Waters Signal Herring Return
Updated April 17 at 9:30 a.m. Juvenile herring may be detected soon, following spawn event Why were the waters of East Sound a tropical blue near Madrona Point late last month? Thanks to
April 22 Parade to Honor “Our Dear Earth”
By Gregory Books, Earthling Greetings Fellow Earthlings: Next Friday, April 22, is Earth Day and for the tenth consecutive year, the Earth Loving people of Orcas Island will be expressing their appreciation for
Ciscoe Morris Coming to April Garden Club Meeting
Ciscoe Morris, one of the most recognized gardening experts in the area, is coming to Orcas Island. Ciscoe will be the featured speaker at the Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Both Club
The Funhouse is Looking for Mentors
The Funhouse Mentor Program has been successful for over a decade. Typically, our Mentor Program touches the lives of about 75 children every year. We provide traditional one-on-one mentors, and several types of project-based matches
Granny’s Attic Getting Filled with Recycled Treasures
Thanks to the contributions of Orcas Islanders, and the busy bees on the Senior Center Advisory Committee, Granny's Attic will again be open on Saturday, April 16 with rooms full of treasure to
Consensus Group Labored Long to Find “A Way Forward”
"People in the community had to open their pockets to make sure I had a nice place to go to school when I was young. I owe it to my children and those that follow
