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
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
Parks & Rec District Special Meeting Thursday
There will be a Special Meeting of the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) on Thursday, January 27, from 8 to 10 a.m. The meeting will be at the Eastsound Fire Station. 376-2331
Ranker Introduces Oil Spill Safeguards
From the State Democrats Office State Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, introduced new legislation today designed to prevent catastrophic oil spills, establish stronger spill-response plans and place responsibility for any impacts of the spill
Humane Harvesting of Small Livestock
By Learner Limbach Session 1: Rabbits On Saturday January 29th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first in a series of classes on the humane harvesting of small livestock will take place. The class
“Orcas Has Talent” Will Bring Saturday Night to Life on Feb. 5!
Last Saturday evening, 15 Orcas Island acts performed before a panel of all new judges in the competition for finalists for the 2011 "Orcas Has Talent" contest. The contest will take place on Saturday evening
Letter to the Editor — Please Vote Yes for Park & Rec
I’ve recently heard a number of concerns regarding approving the modest funding proposal of the Orcas Park and Rec Commissioners, some of which have centered on the current state of Buck Park. Regardless of the
Guest Opinion: Proposed Regional Ferry Authority
By Carl Buttke Some of you may know me as an artist on Orcas Island, but formerly, I was a consulting transportation engineer. My work included planning transportation systems for cities including TRI MET in
Land Bank Purchases Conservation Easement in Beaverton Marsh, San Juan Island
In partnership with the national non-profit Ducks Unlimited, the San Juan County Land Bank purchased a conservation easement over 157 acres of Beaverton Valley Marsh from the Taylor family just before the close
Friends of Moran Weigh the Future of the Park
The Friends of Moran invite you to their annual meeting Friday January 21st at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Come learn about the state of the Park and potential Park closures directly from the
National Day of Service Dawns Bright and Busy
The National Day of Service was observed by several Orcas Island organizations on Monday, Jan. 17, in cooperation with the Orcas Island Community Foundation. For the third year, the Community Foundation put out
What’s Happening at the Golf Course?
Anyone driving by the Orcas Golf Course has seen the recent construction activity. The work underway is part of a long-term plan allowing for nine modest home sites clustered around the clubhouse. Current
