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
Guest Opinion: Bellies or Buffers?Nonylphenol is Part of the Puzzle
Is nonylphenol, a man-made chemical that feminizes male fish, causing bigger bellies in people? A recent peer-reviewed study found excess fat in liver and fat cells exposed to nonylphenol. See: Wada et al., J Pharmacol Sci.
Marine Health Report from Orcas “Community Monitoring Roundtable”
Community members packed the Eastsound Fire Hall yesterday as the County’s Marine Resource Committee (MRC) celebrated the success of Kwiáht and Beach Watchers in their “Community Science” efforts. But arguably, the stars of
Report on Islands’ Marine Observatories Today
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee meeting has scheduled a meeting the “Community Science and Ecosystem Monitoring Sharing Session," on Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall, to
Orcas Golf Announces Club Championships
Justin Taylor of the Orcas Island Golf Club announced the following club championships at the tournament last Saturday, Sept. 11: 2010 Club Champion Dr. Steven Bailey with an impressive (71 gross Course Record) 2nd place
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec thanks audience
It was quite a Whale of a Show when children shared their talents and enthusiasm on the Orcas Center stage. The audience witnessed passionate musicians, singers, dancers, hoola-hoopers, and a magician/illusionist. music, and a magic
Public Meetings Scheduled on County Solid Waste Decisions
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan Island Solid Waste Utility has scheduled the first round of a series of three public meetings on solid waste issues. The results of the recent
EPRC Reviews Emergent Development Dilemmas
First in a two-part series The rights of two Eastsound property owners to develop their property came before the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) at the monthly meeting on Sept. 2. Orcas Rental and Saw
A Tree Falls in Rosario
Summer's end was announced with a mighty thud last Tuesday when a gust of wind blew over the century-old chestnut tree in the courtyard in front of Rosario Resort's Moran Mansion. General Manager
Over-wintering & Backyard Birds Class at the Library
What is the importance of over-wintering areas and why is Puget Sound so important? Which birds live here in the winter and why are there so many more species than the East coast? An intermediate
Community Foundation Tops $2 Million in Grants
The Orcas Island Community Foundation has passed the $2 million benchmark in its mission "to foster philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island." At its Report to the
Recycling “Trip” Fee to take Effect October 1
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Effective October 1, 2010, people bringing only recyclable materials to solid waste facilities in San Juan County will pay a flat $5 fee. Recyclable materials include co mingled
The Sunflower Cafe is Closing
An old friend is leaving us, as the Sunflower Cafe in Eastsound will close it's doors for the last time on September 25th. There has been a cafe at the old Washington Federal
Fire Hazard Declines But No Burn Permits Yet
By Steve Marler San Juan County Fire Marshal In cooperation with the State Department of Natural Resources, the fire danger for San Juan County has officially been lowered from “Moderate” to “Low.” As warm weather
Another Fun and Healthy Steve Braun Triathlon
Another fun and healthy Steve Braun Triathlon took place on Sunday September 5th. Individuals and relay teams took part from the 'Wow! how do they do it?' to the 'Wow they did it!' categories and
Lewis’ Orcas Island Writers Festival Benefits Orcas Community
Orcas Island Writers Festival runs Friday, Sept. 17 through Sunday, Sept. 19 For the past three years, Barbara Lewis has been “basically experimenting” with the idea of a nationally-recognized writing program centered on
