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
Consensus Reached on “A Way Forward” for Orcas Schoolchildren
A diverse group of over 40 islanders has been meeting with a goal “to reach a consensus on a way forward to ensure that the facilities of the OISD are adequate to meet our collective
Orcas LGBT Fund Begins New Grant Cycle
The Orcas LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Fund announces that their 2011 grants cycle is underway. The fund currently has over $25,000 available for grants that are compatible with the fund’s mission.That mission is
Letter to the Editor: Solid Waste Questions
The solid waste issue is being debated presently. Apparently some options are being considered by our council members. The option that entails keeping facilities open on three islands and includes additional funding through property taxes
Orcas Community Foundation Awarded $15,000 Grant from Philanthropy NW
Grants to Build Capacity, Enabling Community Foundations to be More Effective By Philanthropy Northwest Philanthropy Northwest is pleased to announce the recipients of its Community Foundation Initiative grants. Thanks to generous underwriting from the Bill
Kaleidoscope Childcare Plans Work Parties
Work parties to assist the [intlink id="11820" type="post"]Kaleidoscope Expansion Project[/intlink] are scheduled for : Saturday, April 9 at 9 a.m.And/or Sunday April 17 at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided by the Lower Tavern. Those
Radiation from Japanese Reactors Found in SJC Rainwater
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Officer, Frank James, M.D., reports that measurable amounts of radiation from Japan have been found in rainwater in San Juan County, but in amounts
Judd Cove Guided Walk this Sunday
The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to a Guided Interpretive Walk at the Judd Cove Preserve. Join Ruthie Dougherty on a walk to explore the preserve's natural and cultural history, including the
The Chelan Returns to Service with a Fresh Face
WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley said last week, “You may not recognize the Chelan when it returns to the Anacortes/Sidney B.C. route… next week after receiving a much needed new coat of paint
State & Private Business Experts Speak at Economic Futures Lunch
State Economist paints mixed picture of economic future: Strategist warns of “asymmetric trade” Attempting to look through the windshield at what’s ahead and the rear-view mirror at statistics, Washington State Chief Economist Aru Raha gave a
Letter to the Editor: Third Option on the Ballot Regarding Solid Waste?
At the town hall meeting on February 24, County Council members Richard Fralick and Patty Miller offered us two options for solid waste to be put on November’s ballot: close the solid waste facilities and
Hazardous Waste Collection Days Coming
By Helen Venada, San Juan County Hazardous Waste Coordinator How about adding an inventory of your unwanted chemical products to your spring cleaning chores? San Juan County Solid Waste Division is sponsoring these upcoming hazardous
Community Reading of Martin Luther King’s “Time to Break Silence” Speech on April 4
A community reading of Martin Luther King's speech, "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence" will be heard on Monday, April 4 at 5:15 pm at the Parish Hall of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in
OPALCO Goes Electric: Driving the Zero-Emissions Nissan LEAF
OPALCO’s Nissan LEAF (Leading Environmentally-friendly Affordable Family car) has arrived on Orcas. OPALCO staff will drive the 100% battery-powered, zero-emission electric vehicle around the islands for co-op business. The LEAF can reach a
School Board Grapples With Money Problems
Lively discussion prevailed at the Orcas Island School District(OISD) Board meeting last night as it addressed an uncertain future covering controversial items: plans for the high school trip to Japan presentation of a tutorial in
Spring Cleaning: Slippery, Slimy Docks & What To Do About Them
By Brian Rader It’s that time of the year again! How can I clean off the winter accumulation of slippery slime and algae that makes my deck or dock dangerous to walk on, and how
