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
County Auditor’s Quarterly Report: County Finances Holding Steady
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In her Quarterly Financial Report to the County Council, San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley described 2010 as a “hold steady and hope for the best year” and,
County Council Approves 2010 Orcas Rec Plan
Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator At the May 11th County Council meeting the future of Orcas Rec was determined for 2010. After the Council members heard from both Pete Rose and Dona Wuthnow about the
Lance Evans, Janet Brownell and Mary Blackstone honored by OPAL CLT
Lance Evans and Janet Brownell were awarded the Michael and Penny Sharp-Sky Award for Voluntary Service that Builds and Sustains Community and Mary Blackstone was selected to receive the Peter Fisher Award for Dedication to
Micro-Plastic Pollution in San Juans’ Waters
Beach Watchers to attend Citizen Science Summit on Plastic Pollution WSU Beach Watchers, San Juan County, are supporting marine plastic pollution research and education under the guidance of Jen Kingfisher of the Port
Salmonberry Hosts Open House on May 16
Spring is in full swing and that means Salmonberry School’s annual Preschool and Kindergarten Open House is coming up. On Sunday May 16th from 10:00 to 1:00 the early childhood classroom will be
Homes for Islanders Celebrates with New Home Owners
Eight Families of New Homeowners : “This is a Time to Say Thanks” Dustin and Samantha Coy, Dennis and Jesica DeHart, Chad and Alicia Kimple, John Russell, Carolyn Carroll, Rebecca Evans, Cara Russell
Guest Opinion: Schools’ Site Council Survey Results
By Kyle Freeman - OISD Elementary/Middle School Principal Bob Connell - Parent In an effort to improve the Orcas Island public schools, the Site Council representing the Orcas Island Elementary, Middle, and High schools gathered
Parks & Rec Meet: “A Discussion about Dichotomy”
What Will We Do and Where Will We Be and Who Pays for What? Orcas Parks and Recreation Board Conducts Vigorous Discussion At the public meeting of the new Orcas Park and Recreation District (OPRD) on
Free AnacortesTaxi From Ferry to Medical Providers
From Island Hospital [Anacortes] magazine, "Heartbeats" San Juan County residents can now get free round-trip taxi svc from the ferry terminal to Island Hospital or any hospital-operated clinic or out-patient service, including Anacortes Family Medicine
Salmonberry School Hosts Education Symposium
One-day education conference, the National Holistic Education Symposium, Saturday, May 15. By Paul Freedman, Program Director, Salmonberry School How do parents and educators reconcile the fervent clamor for rigorous national standards in education, with a
Orcas Rec Swimming Priorities & Registration
Registration starts in person Wednesday, May 12 Orcas Rec will host the next swimming session May 17th to June 10th. Priority will go to participants in the previous session, so limited spots will be available.
Eastsound Planners Meet Today to Review Stormwater, Streets & Housing
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. On the agenda are updates from Orcas' County Council members on the Coountry Corner LAMIRD (Limited Area
Free Workshops for Local Boaters Tonight
Learn more about how you can help protect water quality, marine mammals and eelgrass habitat at a series of free public workshops for local boaters. Presentations will cover priority habitats and species, current regulations and
Guest Opinion: Invitation to Round-Table Discussion on Solid Waste Management in San Juan County
By Elizabeth Anderson San Juan County Solid Waste Program Planner From a sustainability perspective, a mandate to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle makes sense. Should these activities be a personal goal, a county-wide policy, required? - and,
Orcas Angels put on a “Fish Friendly” Car Wash
Island residents can help the Orcas Angels support the community by having their car washed by the Angels and helpers at the Eastsound Key Bank on Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
