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
Traffic Advisory for House Move from Deer Harbor to Eastsound
Scheduled for early Thursday morning, August 11 On Thursday, August 11 between about 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., Nickel Bros. House Movers is scheduled to transport a one-story house from Deer Harbor to Eastsound. Bob
Guest Opinion: Land Use and Traffic Safety Should Rank Higher than Confiscating Signs
By Sadie Bailey Stan Matthews’ July 28 post, advising people to remove their off-premises signs and sandwich boards – or “County Staff” may remove them – rankles me. For all of San Juan County, we
Letter to the Editor: Historical Museum in Urgent Need of Help
Dear friends of the Orcas Museum, During this mid-summer season we are experiencing a dire shortage of volunteers who are willing and able to help out at the Front Desk here at the Museum. Many
Letter to the Editor: Thank you Inter-tribal Canoe Journey Volunteers!
On July 21-23, Islanders hosted over 230 tribal members from Heiltsuk, Kakawinchitl (Ahousaht), Bella Bella, Clayoquat, Cowichan, Songees, Tsawout, Victoria, Kwmut leleum and Lummi Nations from July 21-23. 12 canoes and their
Funhouse Hosts Eco-Fest This Saturday
Saturday August 6, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The first ever Funhouse Eco Fest & Solar Science Fair! EcoFest is a science-based event celebrating local sustainability, renewable energy and island eco-living. Featuring booths
“Fifth Season” Needs Some Willing Hands
August 8 and 9 - Public School Home Ec Room - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Fifth Season” is a term used when foods have been harvested, frozen, stored and set aside for
Furlough Closes County Offices on August 1
Most County offices will be closed due to budget-related employee furloughs on Monday August 1. Emergency and state mandated services will remain open. Those include the Courts, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, County Clerk, Sheriff’s Office and
OPALCO Board Adjusts Non-Residential Tariffs to Share Costs Fairly for All Co-op Members
At the July 21st OPALCO board meeting, the Board approved rate increases for the Pump Service and Commercial Service Tariffs as a part of a four-year adjustment process to bring all rates up to cost
Turtleback Summer Social on Saturday, July 30
From the San Juan Preservation Trust It's time to return to Turtleback to celebrate the 5th anniversary of that remarkable project, our community, and land conservation in the San Juan Islands. To that
Preserving Orcas’ Bounty for Haiti’s Noramise Project
Updated August 24, 2011 Island fruit that might go to waste can be donated to "Project Preserve" to benefit "Helping Hands Noramise," the project founded by Rosedanie Cadet in November 2009 to bring hope to as
Kwiáht and BeachWalkers to Provide Outreach at Summer’s Last Low Tides
The upcoming low-tide window July 29-31 will be the last big research-and-outreach event of 2011 for the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory. Kwiáht Director Russel Barsh says, "Hard to believe, but we have
Fun Sustainability at the First Ever Funhouse EcoFest!
By Krista Bouchey Saturday August 6, The Funhouse is hosting its first annual “EcoFest.” Looking to expand upon the success of the annual school science fair, EcoFest is a science-based event celebrating local
Pt. Lawrence Bridge Bridge Construction Well Underway
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Director Work is well underway on the new bridge over Cascade Creek on Orcas Island. The new bridge will replace 30-inch and 18-inch culverts which have
Guest Opinion: Pave Paradise?
By Peg Manning, Orcas resident The County Department of Public Works has applied for funding (a total of $600,000) for something entitled “Roadside Hazard Mitigation Program,” whose stated purpose is to “identify and
The Week Ahead: Hi-Def Opera, Movie Premiere, & Actors Theater Play
Monday, July 25 Kids 3-Day Sculpture & Pottery Workshop Ellen Wherrette & Mary Jane Elgin will be creating new worlds of wonder using all the basic elements of our own world! Students will create usable
