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
Stormwater Treatment in Eastsound Progresses with New Public Works Project
On Sept. 15, Orcas Excavators will begin work on the next phase of the Eastsound stormwater treatment project, the “Mount Property to Main Street Stormdrain Improvement” project, hooking up two pipes that will
Chamber’s Sunset Mixer Sponsors State Chamber Rep
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce invites its members to our first post-summer Business @ Sunset Mixer! This promises to be a great way to wind down after summer. We'll also mix in a little
Share Community Science & Ecosystem Monitoring
Contributed by Mary Knackstedt, Coordinator San Juan County Marine Resources Committee The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee meeting has scheduled a meeting the "Community Science and Ecosystem Monitoring Sharing Session, on Wednesday, Sept. 15,
Guest Opinion: $5 Fee for Recycling Is Bad Policy, Won’t Address Shortfall
By Bob Myhr San Juan County Council Member for Lopez & Shaw Islands This week I vigorously and vociferously opposed the action of the County Council to charge $5 for "recycling only" trips to our
The Funhouse is 10 Years Old!
Hard to believe it, but the hand-painted doors of the Funhouse opened a decade ago this month, after more than a year of construction and incredible volunteer commitment. In honor of this anniversary,
Endow Orcas/Community Foundation Offers Stewardship Symposium Oct. 8
The Endow Orcas Committee of the Orcas Island Community Foundation is sponsoring a workshop this Friday morning to focus on stewardship of organizational donors. Sharon Holden – a development professional from WSU and the architect
Come to the “Save Our Salmon” Picnic Sept. 12
By Fiona Norris Science Director, San Juan Nature Institute Jim and Kathy Youngren have graciously agreed to host a benefit fundraiser for Salmon in the Classroom at Orcas Elementary School, on Sunday September
Energy Grant for School Repairs Lowers Utility Costs
Elementary School Needs Funding (matching or otherwise) to Fix Utilities Work was completed this month at the Orcas Island High School for the energy conservation upgrades provided by the State Office of the Superintendent of
A Page From Our History: Alden, the “Active” and Goldseekers
By Tom Welch The United States Exploring Expedition, commanded by Charles Wilkes, was the first government expression of interest in the San Juan Islands. Surveying the islands in 1841, Wilkes and the Expedition
United Way of San Juan Seeks Island Coordinators
United Way of San Juan County is seeking three Volunteer Coordinators – one each for Orcas, San Juan and Lopez Island. Each coordinator will be responsible for recruiting and training volunteers to help with the
Eastsound Committe Reviews Impact of Plans Tomorrow at Fire Hall
The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) holds its monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month. This Thursday, Sept. 2, it will change locations to meet at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 3
Letter to the Editor: FAA Bullies Port, Property Owners & Taxpayers
Not long ago the Sounder had a cartoon caption entitled, “In The Argument Over Airport Access Rights.” It was a two panel drawing of “The Losers,” and “The Winners.” The “Losers” were the Port of
School’s Old Maple Tree Still in Good Health
It now appears that all that’s wrong with the venerable old maple tree in front of Nellie Milton (Orcas Island) Elementary School is that it’s over-loved and thirsty! Indicates that years of happy
More Teachers Hired as School Enrollment Grows
Orcas Island School District (OISD) continues to see enrollment figures climb to over 700 students, and on Thursday, Aug. 26, the OISD Board of Directors voted to approve teacher and administrative hiring to serve those
Summer Happiness: Orcas Rec’s Outdoor Concert
Updated Aug. 30 The "Cherry Cherry Band" regaled Orcas Islanders with a Neil Diamond-style concert on the Stage at the Village Green on Saturday late afternoon. While many concert-goers brought their own chairs,
