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
Solid Waste Solution: Still in the Sausage-Making Stage
Updated June 25 at 12 p.m. An interview with San Juan County Council Member Patty Miller, Chair of the Solid Waste Sub-committee Another ingredient was added to the county’s solid waste discussion this week
Life Stories and Blue Oceans inform “Legacy Chats” Workshop
Last week the state of Washington released 233 pages (repeat, pages) of an Excel spreadsheet listing the registered non-profits in the state that are no longer viable. But on Orcas Island, some two dozen
Vendors of All Kinds Welcome at Historical Day Fair July 2
The Orcas Island Historical Museum still has some booth space available for the July 2 Historical Day Fair, which takes place on the same day as the Parade in Eastsound. The Fair will be on
New Self-Haul Garbage, Recycling Fees Effective July 1
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Effective July 1st, garbage drop off fees at County solid waste facilities will increase fifty cents per can to $9.50, and by $20 per ton to $355,
Funhouse Plans Eco-Fest & Solar Science Fair
New event to take place on Saturday, August 6th The Funhouse is inviting participation from a wide variety of individuals, groups and businesses with table displays, outdoor booths and hands-on demonstrations of stuff like: Renewable
Thor Hansen to Speak on “Feathers”
Did you know? The Aztec emperor Montezuma demanded feathers as tithes from vassal kingdoms and built a palatial aviary with thousands of live birds cared for by three hundred full-time servants? A mountain climber would
FEAST for All! Schedule for Teens and Adults
The Farm Education and Sustainability (FEAST) summer program begins next week with a documentary about the sustainability of bees in the face of industrialization and continues through the summer, with the support of
Council Votes to Raise Solid Waste Tipping Fees
New fee goes into effect July 1 On Tuesday, June 14, 2011 the San Juan County Council enacted ordinance No.16 -2011: to increase tipping fees approximately five percent for self-haul customers beginning on
New Family Festival for the Glorious Fourth!
By Lance Evans, Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our First Annual Festival on the 4th! This will be a fun-filled daytime event taking
“Customer Experience” Surveys Garner 160 Responses
From San Juan County Economic Development Council Orcas Businesses Singled Out for Giving "Great Customer Service" A recent “customer experience” survey distributed on all three islands garnered 160 responses from residents, business owners, organization executives,
All Are Welcome to Join the FEAST
Summer agricultural program for teens -- and adults -- start up again Once again, the gardens and fields of Orcas will yield rhubarb, lettuce, broccoli, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, and flowers -- and zucchini.
Eastsound Constructed Wetland Open House June 16
From San Juan County Public Works San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Open House for the Eastsound Constructed Wetland project in Eastsound on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 3:30 – 5:30pm, at
Helping Hands Noramise Reports to Orcas
By Ben Sheppard Rosedanie Cadet recently returned from Haiti, where she has founded and continues relief operations through the organization Helping Hands Noramise. On Thursday evening June 2nd, she gave an informative update during the
Park and Rec Special Meeting Monday
Updated June 13 at 2 p.m. Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commission will hold a special public meeting, on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Enzo's Gallery Caffe, Eastsound from 9 to 10 a.m. The
Orcas Park and Rec District Benefits from Community Good Will
Funding loan from Orcas Port under consideration By Mindy Kayl Orcas Park and Recreation is well on its way to being an entity that will be able to channel community donations and good will
