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
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,
Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 5
Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon will be held on Sunday September 5th. This is the 12 annual triathlon in memory of Steve Braun, island athlete, "and since the County is closing Orcas Rec Nov 1st it
Council to Hear Results of Solid Waste Survey Monday
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The County Council will review the results of the public opinion survey on solid waste services and solutions on Monday, August 30, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the
Letter to the Editor: United Way Benefits Orcas Rec
The Orcas Island Recreation Program would like to thank the United Way of San Juan County for helping support our summer programs with a generous grant. Because of their support Orcas Rec was able to
Community Foundation to Report to the Public at Discovery House Luncheon on Sept. 8
The Orcas Island Community Foundation will hold its annual Report to the Community Luncheon on Wednesday, September 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rosario Resort Discovery House. This year’s theme is The
Prescription “Take Back” Program Sept. 1 at Ray’s
Program safely disposes of excess prescription drugs By Marta Nielson Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Community Coalition Director The "Medication Take Back" monthly program continues next Wednesday, September 1st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Martin Lund and Guests at the Last Brown Bag Concert this Wednesday
Closing the Emmanuel Parish Brown Bag concert series at noon on Wednesday, August 25 will be Martin Lund and guests. Also featured will be Mackie Blackburn and Robin Gropp, who will play their violins. Mackie,
4-H Members Do Well at County Fair: More Orcas Support Welcome
Last in a series of articles By Brigid Ehrmantraut Saturday was the last day of the San Juan County Fair! Everyone is very tired and pleased with themselves. The main events centered on culmination: the
Local Children’s Author at Darvill’s
Kathryn Thurman, whose new children's book Garden for Pig has just been published by Kane Miller, will read and sign books in the children's section of the bookstore on Saturday, August 28 at 3pm. The
County Council to Hear Solid Waste Survey Report August 30
By Stan Matthews County Communications Progam Manager The San Juan County Solid Waste Survey received responses from 26% of the recipients of the questionnaires mailed in late July. Survey Consultant Nina Rook of Marketing Resources
Report from the Fair: Poultry on Thursday — More Fun on Friday
Report from the San Juan County Fair By Brigid Ehrmantraut The fair is rolling along nicely. Other than some chilly breeze, all has been going well. Thursday was another full and rapidly spent day. The
16th Annual Golf Classic to Support Orcas Center on August 28
A fun summer tradition, the annual Orcas Center / Island Market Golf Classic is fast approaching, on August 28. All net proceeds of the Golf Classic support Orcas Center programs and operations. Organizers of this
Low Turnout, Some Surprises in Election Night Count
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Deputy Rob Nou has a commanding lead in the hotly-contested race for San Juan County Sheriff, County Auditor Milene Henley reported Tuesday night. Nou is one of five
