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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EDC & NW Workforce Offer Energy Retrofit Training for Contractors
Four-day training in Bellingham in April for $50 registration The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) announces Energy Efficiency Retrofit Technician training for currently employed or recently unemployed contractors and builders. This training will
Gund Family Conserves “Forever Wild” Land on Stuart Island
From the San Juan Preservation Trust The San Juan Preservation Trust is pleased to announce that a key 83-acre parcel has been added to a network of conserved lands on Stuart Island's iconic
County Emergency Management Advice on Tsunami
Updated at 9:30 a.m. on March 11 At 7 a.m. on Friday, March 11, Brendan Cowan, Director of the San Juan County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) wrote regarding the 8.9 earthquake that occurred in
Opportunity for Orcas General Contractors – Informational Meeting on Friday, Mar 11
Informational meeting on Friday, Mar 11 at 1 p.m. in the school library The Orcas Island School District is working with the State of Washington’s ESPC (Energy Savings Performance Contracting) Team to develop and implement
EDC Announces Move to New Location, New Board Members
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC), the state- and municipality-funded agency working to assist small businesses and startups in San Juan County, announces its move to a new location in downtown Friday Harbor.
What Can You Find For Granny’s Attic?
Granny's Attic will once again be open at the Senior Center on Saturday, April 16. The annual sale is one of the major fund-raisers for the Orcas Senior Center. That means that Tuesday afternoons, from
Orcas Park & Rec Meetings Bookend the Town Hall this Thursday
The Orcas Park and Recreation District will hold two meetings for this coming Thursday, Feb. 10: 1. Regular Public Meeting from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. 376-2331. The Commissioners will begin
OPALCO Members Turn Energy Efficiency Measures Into Big Savings!
OPALCO reported 1,181,291 kWh of implemented energy savings for 2010 to Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), who administers and funds OPALCO’s conservation program. This includes residential and commercial savings and equates to about $82,690 given an average rate
OPAL Housing Sites, Clean Water Projects and Waste Disposal Reviewed by EPRC
At their regular meeting on March 3, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) weighed in on the most recent acquisition by OPAL, the “Baker House” that was moved last weekend from the west side of
Guest Opinion: Public Works Fails to Deal with Recycling Solutions
By Frank Penwell President, Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) Dear County Council, The County's management and financial issues, regarding Solid Waste and recycling, are in need of help. I offer the following thoughts for
Come to a Cayou Cove Restoration Work Party
From People for Puget Sound People For Puget Sound will be partnering with local landowners Bob and Meg Connor to conduct three work parties in March 2011 at the Cayou Valley Lagoon in Deer Harbor.
Board Ponders How to Match Grants and Pay for School Repairs
Existing and Emerging Maintenance Issues Continue to Cost School District At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board Meeting on March 3, Bond Specialist Trevor Carlson gave “eye-opening” and “sobering” information regarding Qualified School Construction
School Board Approves Additional Business Manager Hours
Also Considers Non-Voted Debt to Match Maintenance Funds (see following story) “We’re hearing from Olympia that things are going to get tighter; having a fulltime person [as Business Manager} to make sure we don’t get
Sustainable Orcas Island to Meet March 8
Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) has rescheduled the Feb. 23 monthly meeting to Tuesday, March 8, from 6 to 7:30 at the Orcas Island Public Library. James David Sneed is planning a move to Alaska; so
Fralick and Miller to Talk to Orcas March 10
From the San Juan County Council Please join County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West and Patty Miller, District 5, Orcas East, for a Town Hall conversation at the Fire Protection District No.
