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: Motorists Share the Road with Cyclists
By Judy Packard Motorists it is your responsibility to Share the Road with cyclists and other vehicles on the roadway. Tips for motorists: Motorists and bicyclists in Washington have exactly the same rights, rules and
Geology of Sucia Islands Tour Will Be Part of Sustainable Living Weekend May 1-2
Contributed by Fiona Norris Science Director, San Juan Nature Institute San Juan Nature Institute is offering a field trip to Sucia Island on May 2, 2010 as part of the Sustainable Living Conference on Orcas
Ehrmantraut Represents Orcas Island in State Geography Bee
Contributed by Brigid Ehrmantraut On Friday, April 9th the 2010 National Geographic Washington State Geography Bee was held at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma . Four students from San Juan County competed. I
Review: The Wanderers Wander to Orcas Again — and Sing Our Hearts Out
Contributed by S. Jaen Black Last night's concert at the Grange -- the Wanderers and Tom Rawson -- proved to be a sweet, sweet night of musical history, charming musicians, and a true hootenanny. It
Rosedanie Cadet and Others to Return to Haiti — Orcas Businesses to Help
The town of Limbe sits about 22 kilometers away from Haiti’s northern shore. Though it was far from the January earthquake that devastated the southern regions, the town has experienced a major shake-up in the wake
Moran State Park Builds New Home for Rare Bats
Contributed by Russel Barsh Friends of Moran State Park have completed the first bat maternity house in the San Juan Islands with technical support from the Lopez-based conservation laboratory Kwiáht. The elevated shed-like
Community invited to Participate in Orcas Prevention Town Hall
Contributed by Marta Nielson Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Community Coalition Director In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month in April, communities throughout the nation are conducting town hall meetings to discuss what can be done to
Lawsuit Challenges County’s Essential Public Facilities Ordinance
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On Wednesday, April 14, the Friends of the San Juans petitioned the Western Growth Management Hearings board to invalidate San Juan County’s “Upland Essential Public Facilities” Ordinance, adopted
Winnie Adams to Step In for Roger Crosby at OPALCO — Annual Meeting on May 1
On Thursday, April 15th, the OPALCO Board of Directors accepted Roger Crosby’s resignation from the board with great appreciation and gratitude for his twenty-two years of service. Winnie Adams was appointed by the
The Art of the Journey with the Historical Museum
Contributed by Andrea Cohen As part of its program of special events to be held in conjunction with Journey Stories, this summer’s special exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution, The Orcas Island Historical Museum is organizing
Open House for Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Parks, Public Works, the Land Bank and The Trust for Public Land will host open houses on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands to share
League of Women Voters Subunit to Meet on Orcas this coming Monday
Contributed by Marian O'Brien On Monday, April 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, a meeting of the Orcas Island subunit of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will
Proposed Summer Ferry Schedule — Your Comments are Sought
Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, recently wrote to Chamber members: The folks at Washington State Ferries are putting the finishing touches on the upcoming summer ferry schedule for the San
Orcas 6th-graders Lead the Way to Celebrate the Earth Next Week, April 19-23
The Orcas Island Elementary Schools 6th-grade leadership class, taught by Mandy Randolph, has planned daily events in celebration of Earth Week on Orcas Island. On Monday, April 19, the school will observe "Minimal
Senator Ranker Reports on Budget, Jobs & Revenue
By Senator Kevin Ranker Continued from April 13 The Budget The budget that we passed Monday [April 12] is a balanced solution to the fiscal imbalance that we were dealt by the global financial crisis.
