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
Snow Postpones Sustainable Orcas Island Meeting Tonight
The monthly Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) meeting for today at 5:30 p.m. has been postponed due to the snow and wind conditions. Phil Heikkinen has said that the meeting may be re-scheduled, or hled off
Ready for Winter’s Snow Again?
From Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management Snow is forecast for the islands on Wednesday. Amounts of 2-6" are predicted, starting to fall mid-day. Forecast info: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew/ Winter Storm Preparedness: www.sanjuandem.net/winter Winter driving tips, courtesy
Independent Planner to Facilitate Talk following “Finding Our Way” Screening on Feb. 26
Planners Consider Role Change as Negotiators, not Regulators Next Saturday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m., several Orcas faith and fellowship organizations invite the public to a viewing of the documentary, “Finding Our Way,”
Red Cedar Circle Event Coming Feb. 26
Everyone is invited to attend a Red Cedar Circle event at the Odd Fellows Hall beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 26. The Red Cedar Circle was started about 25 years ago by a Northwest
Orcas Meeting for Solid Waste Planning Feb. 24
From San Juan County Public Works Department The Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Update team is returning to Orcas for a community planning meeting on Thursday Feb. 24, 2011, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at
Scenic Byway Plan Seeks Final Public Input
Comments Due February 28 By Liz Illg, Scenic Byway Coordinator The SJISB partnership is now seeking feedback from the public on the first four sections of the plan and the ideas for a logo. The
Guest Column: Building a Consensus for A Way Forward on Orcas School Facilities Issues
Community meetings planned for two Saturday afternoons, March 19 and 26 with two evening sessions in between By Fred Klein Here is the opportunity... Just imagine. Being in a room with 59 other Orcas islanders
Celebrate Native Plants the Weekend of February 26
From the San Juan County Land Bank Start by attending the Master Gardener Native Plant Sale from 9 – 12 Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the San Juan County Fair Grounds in Friday Harbor, the
County Council Workshop on Best Available Science & Solid Waste
Council Workshop on Monday, Feb. 28 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Workshop on Monday, February 28, 2011 in the Large Conference Room of the Council Offices at
OPALCO Makes Improvements to Olga Substation
The OPALCO engineering department and line crew have made significant improvements to the Olga Substation and the lines out to Deer Point and Obstruction Pass on Orcas Island. Residents in those areas have
Orcas Hears Progress on Mt. Baker Road and Constructed Wetlands
As part of the County Council meeting held yesterday at the Eastsound Fire Station, updates on the Mount Baker Road upgrade and the engineered wetland near the Eastsound Village Green were presented. County
Outstanding Student Chefs Shine Again
Once again, ten outstanding students prepared and presented some of the most innovative and original recipes for judging at the second annual Student Chef Competition held on February 12. The process for a
OPALCO Launches Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program
The OPALCO Board of Directors has established a scholarship program in honor of Nourdine Jensen, a long-time board member and advocate for the Cooperative. The Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program will award
Be a Beach Watcher! Classes Start in March
By Shann Weston Turn your your love of the islands into service! WSU Beach Watchers is recruiting for the 2011 season. March 25-May 13. Beach Watchers Program is a watershed-to-marine stewardship education program offered by
Letter to the Editor: Ask Community to Finance Desired Programs
To the Editor On a Monday morning one year ago, close to 300 Orcas citizens met with the County Council in an overwhelming show of support for the Exchange and a solid waste policy that
