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
Applied Physics Class Builds, Launches Solar Boat
By Brigid Ehrmantraut The Orcas Island High School Applied Physics class proudly displayed the culmination of their efforts at a morning assembly on Thursday, June 2nd. The class, taught by Brett McFarland, has been
OPALCO Awards Nourdine Jensen Scholarships to Mietzner, Swanson and Smith
Three local students were presented with the first annual Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship awards at the OPALCO annual meeting on May 14th. The students are: Connar Smith of Friday Harbor High School,
Charter Review: Orcas West Gains, Friday Harbor Loses Positions
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Candidate filing week for the fall primary and general elections will run June 6 through June 10, 2011. During that week, in addition to other local elected positions,
Hearts and Hands Bring Independence to Orcas Seniors
Orientation for new volunteers on June 9 By Betsy Louton, Hearts and Hands Coordinator Hearts and Hands is an organization that finds and trains volunteers to work with the elderly and disabled. Our mission is
Organic Vegetable Specialist To Give Workshop
Join WSU San Juan County Extension for a workshop with Dr. Carol Miles, Extension organic vegetable specialist and researcher. Learn the latest on soil management, veggie varieties suited to the San Juans, season extension, diseases
Letter to the Editor: 21th Annual Pet Parade a Huge Success!
I don’t know who came up with the idea 20 years ago to march children and their pets through Eastsound, but I’m sure glad they did! Grassroots fundraisers like Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade are another reason
Microplastics in the Marine Environment
By Russel Barsh The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory invites the public to join a technical seminar on microplastics in the marine environment at the Library on Saturday June 4, at 3:30 p.m. in the
Lavender Hollow sells to OPAL
From the OPAL Community Land Trust Endurance, perseverance and tenacity: The sale is complete. OPAL (Of People and the Land) Community Land Trust is delighted to announce that the Lavender Hollow Apartments have
Kaleidoscope Pet Parade Ushers in Summer
At this year’s 21st annual event, on Saturday, May 28, the daycare center netted about $4,000, including fees from sponsors, registrants and the hamburger/hot dog concession. Prizes were awarded by the 21
Wild Foods Dinner at Doe Bay June 4
Executive Chef Abigael Birrell and renown Pacific foraging expert and author Jennifer Hahn will be hosting a four-course wild foods dinner June 4 at the Doe Bay Cafe. The meal will highlight the
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Medical Center’s History with Anacortes Hospital
The longer I live on Orcas, the more I begin to feel like Alice who fell down that rabbit hole! The current news about the former Medical Clinic and our former partner, Island Hospital
Letter to the Editor: A Brilliant Idea for our Waterfront
With all the hullabaloo associated with building construction, permits, approvals, zoning, EPRC recommendations, ADU’s, Growth Management, and all the other ‘stuff’ we constantly hear about new buildings and development, how about an idea that goes
Historical Museum Opens for the Season
The Orcas Island Historical Museum's opening day reception on Friday afternoon brought out local historians and antiquarians to view the new "Island Resorts" exhibit and the casting of the Bison Antiquus skull. Viewing
Editorial Column: Thank You Michael Sky
Michael Sky died five days ago. If I write about his death, it will mean he's really gone. I don't want to face it. I couldn't have published BullWings: Orcas Issues these last two years
Bet on Fur and Sunshine this Weekend
Friday, May 27 Orcas Island Historical Museum Opening Day Party Season Opening Party, from 4-6 p.m. Live music, finger food, refreshments and a few surprises will be offered, with festivities taking place both indoors and
