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
Tree Falls on Rosario Lodgings
On Monday, June 28, a sizable tree fell into the lodgings at Orcas Suites, above Rosario. Plans are being made to house guests elsewhere. Photo courtesy of John Erly.
Teen Night Meeting at the Funhouse Airs Concerns
Contributed by Krista Bouchey of the Funhouse During the Teen Night Meeting last Wednesday, June 23, we opened up the discussion with our proposed questions: Do parents see teen night as a safe option? If
Rescue Oil Spill Tug Protects Straits of Juan de Fuca
From State Senator Kevin Ranker's Office Thanks to concerned and sustained prevention efforts at the state level, there hasn't yet been a major oil spill in Puget Sound. State Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan, says
Sustainable Orcas Island to Consider Next Steps
The Sustainable Orcas Island meeting this Wednesday will "take a step back and revisit our overall priorities and ideas regarding sustainability," according to SOI organizer, Phil Heikkinen. The group, which has met monthly for several
Letter to the Editor: Protect Fledgling Bird Family
Hi, everyone -- Great news! The oystercatchers on Indian Island have successfully hatched ALL THREE eggs! The babes have grown fast and are already flying around with their parents. Look for a flock of 5
Orcas Horns Fill the Park With Music After the Commmunity Parade
Music in the Park July 3rd at 12:30 p.m. The Orcas Horns, the island's premier party group, presents a free dance concert in the Village Green Park immediately following the Independence Day Parade.
Letter to the Editor: Voluntary Recycling Contribution
My husband and I have been recycling since the mid sixties without ever paying a cent to do so. We have been pleased to see the scope of recycling expand as it has over the
Short Run to the Sea: Nothing Between Your Boat and the Water
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the
Orcas “Hands Across the Sand” Join International Demonstration on Crescent Beach
"No" to offshore oil drilling, "Yes" to clean energy In an event sponsored by the political organization MoveOn.org, Orcas Islanders literally joined hands on Crescent Beach in Eastsound, to symbolically join with others
Guest Opinion: Recycling of School Demolition Materials
By the "Yes for Schools" Committee The builder of both the 1980’s school campus project and the High School, George Larson, has raised twovalid questions: how will the removal of materials be handled and would
Short Run to the Sea: Green Yards Can Be… Green!
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the
Letter to the Editor: School Volunteers’ Contributions Are Countless
The Orcas Island School District is fortunate to have a large group of volunteers who support our students in many ways. Volunteers help students with Senior Projects, drive on fieldtrips, run fundraisers, work with individual
SJI Transfer Station to become a Self-Haul “Drop Box”
Town & Commercial Loads will Ferry to Orcas By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning Monday, July 5, the solid waste transfer station on San Juan Island will be open only to self-haulers who
Short Run to the Sea: Clean Car, Clean Water
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the
Float or March in the Community Parade
Parade entry deadline is Saturday, June 26! By Lance Evans, Executive Director Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce "Community in Action" is the theme for this year's parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 3. The parade will
