ENVIRONMENT

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 …?”

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LATEST IN ENVIRONMENT

Mystery of East Sound Waters Signal Herring Return

Lin McNulty2011-04-17T08:38:38-07:00April 16th, 2011|

Updated April 17 at 9:30 a.m. Juvenile herring may be detected soon, following spawn event Why were the waters of East Sound a tropical blue near Madrona Point late last month? Thanks to

April 22 Parade to Honor “Our Dear Earth”

Lin McNulty2011-04-19T08:13:03-07:00April 16th, 2011|

By Gregory Books, Earthling Greetings Fellow Earthlings: Next Friday, April 22, is Earth Day and for the tenth consecutive year, the Earth Loving people of Orcas Island will be expressing their appreciation for

Ciscoe Morris Coming to April Garden Club Meeting

Lin McNulty2011-04-14T19:08:27-07:00April 14th, 2011|

Ciscoe Morris, one of the most recognized gardening experts in the area, is coming to Orcas Island. Ciscoe will be the featured speaker at the Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Both Club

The Funhouse is Looking for Mentors

Lin McNulty2011-04-11T20:34:46-07:00April 12th, 2011|

The Funhouse Mentor Program has been successful for over a decade. Typically, our Mentor Program touches the lives of about 75 children every year. We provide traditional one-on-one mentors, and several types of project-based matches

Granny’s Attic Getting Filled with Recycled Treasures

Lin McNulty2011-04-12T08:53:08-07:00April 12th, 2011|

Thanks to the contributions of Orcas Islanders, and the busy bees on the Senior Center Advisory Committee, Granny's Attic will again be open on Saturday, April 16 with rooms full of treasure to

Consensus Group Labored Long to Find “A Way Forward”

Lin McNulty2011-04-12T22:06:35-07:00April 11th, 2011|

"People in the community had to open their pockets to make sure I had a nice place to go to school when I was young. I owe it to my children and those that follow

Consensus Reached on “A Way Forward” for Orcas Schoolchildren

Lin McNulty2011-04-11T20:25:15-07:00April 11th, 2011|

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

Lin McNulty2011-04-08T21:22:18-07:00April 9th, 2011|

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

Lin McNulty2011-04-08T16:55:47-07:00April 9th, 2011|

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

Lin McNulty2011-04-08T07:46:58-07:00April 8th, 2011|

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