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
Friday Harbor says ‘No Sale’ on Transfer Site Property
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Director A surprise decision by the Friday Harbor Town Council has re-opened the debate over siting the County’s San Juan Island transfer station and raised questions about
Vote Orcas the “Best in Washington” Contest
Contributed by Susan Malins Voting is underway for "Best Island " in King 5 News and Evening Magazine's "Best of Washington" contest. Many San Juan county businesses are also in competition in other categories. More
Friday Harbor Drops Out of Transfer Station Purchase Agreement with County
The Friday Harbor Town Council today withdrew from its “lease to purchase” agreement with San Juan County by which the Sutton Road Transfer Station would be purchased by the County from the Town. The "lease to
“Unseasonably Strong” Storm Expected Friday
Contributed by Brendan Cowan Disaster Emergency Management of San Juan County and Friday Harbor National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for the San Juan Islands and most of Western Washington. An unseasonably
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec Seeking Pledges
Dear Orcas Recreation Supporters, Things have been unfolding quickly over the past few days for Orcas Recreation Program. Phone lines and emails have been ‘burning’ so we want to keep all of you in the
Guest Opinion: Community Foundation Seeks Partners in Philanthropy
Contributed by Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation 2010 Grants cycle is in full swing. Come join the fun! Partners in Philanthropy are individuals, organizations and businesses who
McGuire’s Nautilus Awards: “Changing the World, One Book at a Time”
As winter hibernation slowly yields through the rainy days of spring into the warmth of summer, many Orcas Islanders are enjoying their favorite indoor sport -- curled up with good books. Over two
Lopez Field Workshop on Lichens Coming Apr. 17
Contributed by Fiona Norris, Science Director, San Juan Nature Institute San Juan Nature Institute has invited Dr. Fred Rhoades to present a field workshop on lichens on Saturday April 17, 2010 on Lopez Island. The
Guest Opinion: A Look at Our School Lunches
By Madie Murray, Farm to Cafeteria Committee Geddes Martin, chef at the Inn at Ship Bay Restaurant, knows how to make more than 300 kids, parents and teachers smile: serve them herb roasted chicken, mashed
Property Rights Group to Host Dinner Meeting April 6
Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPRA) will host a dinner on Tuesday, April 6 on San Juan Island, for a presentation on “Waste Water Treatment Systems.” Dr. Mark Gross, a former professor of Civil Engineering
Orcas High Girls Sweep the Funhouse Scholarships
Kahana Pietsch wins "Rocket Ship of Wonder" award Jacqlynn Zier, Orcas Island High School junior, has won the Funhouse's First Prize scholarship in their annual Science Fair. Zier's project, comparing the taste of
Come to the Moran Park Annual Cleanup April 3
Friends of Moran will host the Annual Park Clean Up on Saturday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Friends say: "We’ll meet at the Park Shelter behind the new Kokanee Fish Hatchery
A New Face in the School Garden
Contributed by Madie Murray Meet Chelsea Cates. Chelsea came to the Volunteer Faire held by OICF recently where she made it very clear she wanted to get involved in the Farm to Cafeteria Program.
Rena Patty to Lead “Compassionate Communication” Course
Rena Patty will lead an 8-week course in “Compassionate Communication,” beginning March 31. The classes will be Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m., beginning March 31through April 21; then one week off on April 28, and
Town Hall Covers Budget, Dump and Critical Areas $80K Study
Orcas County Council members Richard Fralick and Gene Knapp held the first Town Hall meeting of 2010 last Thursday, March 11. Accompanying them were County Auditor Milene Henley and County Administrator Pete Rose, to give
