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
Birdwatching Trip to Lopez Feb. 19
Barbara Jensen, President San Juan Islands Audubon Juncos are singing and bluebirds are on the way! It’s time to think Audubon. With Christmas Bird Count finally wrapped up and spring at our heels it is
WSU Master Gardeners Host Free Rose Pruning Demonstration
From the San Juan County Land Bank Did you know Presidents’ Day is the Pacific Northwest’s traditional day to prune roses for optimum health and bloom in the coming year? San Juan Islands’
County Auditor: Orcas Rec Levy Passes
Remaining ballots not expected to change voter approval of budget From San Juan County Audtior Milene Henley In the special election of February 8, 2011, Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District successfully passed its first
Tom Cowan Appointed to State Transportation Commission
From the Washington State Transportation Commission Gov. Chris Gregoire has appointed Tom Cowan to the Washington State Transportation Commission. His appointment is effective immediately. Cowan has more than 27 years of public policy experience, beginning
Fish to Humans: Drive Slowly in the Fog!
More helpful information at two Marine Health Observatory Events on Feb. 16 Russel Barsh, founder of Kwiáht, the Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea, announces that the Indian Island Marine
Park & Rec District Funding: Remember to Vote before Tuesday Deadlines!
Orcas Voters have until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, to drop off their ballots at the County Elections Office in Friday Harbor OR in a drop box located at the Orcas Island Senior Center,
Holistic Management for Farm Planning and Profitability
Dr. Sandra Matheson will present Holistic Management for Farm Planning and Profitability, a two-day Introductory Workshop, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 19 and 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Friday Harbor's Skagit Valley
Contestants Announced for OISD Student Chef Competition on February 12th
The students are prepped and ready to go and the stage is set for the OISD Student Chef Competition presented by the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program on Saturday, February 12 with
To Recycle or Not to Recycle Cardboard & Newspaper
Contributed by Helen Venada Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator, San Juan County Public Works With the new recycling fees now in place, you might be re-thinking the way you manage your unwanted paper materials.
Guest Opinion: Habitat Analysis Prompts Comments, Due Feb. 4
By Sadie Bailey There isn't much time left to comment on Best Available Science, which will help determine how the Critical Areas Ordinance is rewritten. Some individuals with the monetary clout to hire lawyers have
Sheridan Johnston Writes “Understanding Climate Models” for Layperson
Sheridan Johnston has written another scientific booklet, this one about predicting climate, that is available at Darvill's Bookstore and online at Amazon.com. Dr. Johnston is the author and co-author of about forty refereed
American Red Cross Receives Emergency Funds
The Friday Harbor unit of the American Red Cross proudly announces the receipt of $4,000 from the Charles B. See Foundation.The funds are to be used for the purchase of cots, blankets and
“Beaver and Salmon working together? What next?”
When Greg Hood went looking for sweetgale plants in the Skagit River delta, he found something interesting and unexpected. Hood is a senior research scientist at the Skagit River System Cooperative in La
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Park & Rec Levy a Sound Step Forward
I am not on the Orcas Park & Recreation District board, but I have paid close attention to the process. I believe they have gone beyond “due diligence” in creating a strong, reasonable and viable
Literature-Loving Island Visionaries Create New E-business
"This is where we're starting; we'd love to make this an Orcas project." John Ashenhurst, David Sarver and Chris Thomerson are leading the charge to bring classic literature to future generations, using the
