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
Don't Call Them Sea Gulls: Marine Science Lecture
Contributed by Dr. Joe Gaydos What, there is no such thing as a sea gull? On the evening of Tuesday, January 12 at 7 p.m. biologist and writer Thor Hanson will engage you
Orcas Schools Receive $150,000 for Energy Improvements
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) was notified last week that they will receive $150,000 in a grant to provide for energy efficiency improvements to schools. The award was made by the State Office
Bird Identification Class at Orcas Library in February
By Nita Couchman, Orcas Public Librarian A six-week course called Introduction to Birding Orcas Island will be offered by Kim Middleton at the Orcas Island Public Library on Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm, from
Happy Christmas From Our House to Yours
Wishing you toys and kittens, puppies and happy trails, merry moments, exciting adventures, prestigious acclamation, rousing encouragement, gracious welcomes, sparkling celebrations, cozy retreats, comforting quietude, and a sense of happiness and well-being that
Christina's a Lunchroom Hit — John Steward's Next
Contributed by Madie Murray When a first grader asks for seconds, you know you’ve done something right, and Christina had lots of requests for seconds from kids feasting on her Celebrity Lunch items
San Juan Projects awarded $1,458,776 out of $42.8 Million in Grants for Salmon Recovery
The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board announced last week that San Juan County had been awarded $1.458,776 out of $42.8 million in grants to protect and restore salmon populations to communities across Washington.
Now Online: Upgraded Polaris Mapping/GIS Application, New Data
By Stan Matthews County Communication Program Manager The San Juan County Public Works Departmen announced on Wednesday, Dec. 15 the deployment of the Polaris Property Search Internet Mapping Application. The Polaris Property Search is
San Juan County Changes Health Insurance Carriers
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County is notifying health care providers that as of January 1, 2010, the County is changing insurance carriers for the health insurance provided by the County
County's Response to Affordable Housing Petition: All Requirements Met
In a pre-hearing brief prepared by San Juan County responding to [intlink id=”hearings-board-to-review-campbells-housing-element-petition-today-in-eastsound” type=”post”]John Campbell’s petition[/intlink], (see previous story), County attorneys cite instances of case law setting precedents for their arguments, state statutes and
Editorial: Nitty-gritty Sustainability meets Orcas Island Government as School Bond Approaches
Disclosure: Margie Doyle, Orcas Issues Editor, is a part-time employee of the Orcas Island School District. All of the facts below are part of the public record. Big government is us. Every schoolteacher and employee,
Christmas Bird Count Needs Nature Lovers this Saturday
By Barbara Jensen The Audubon Christmas Bird Count will take place for the 110th consecutive year this Saturday, Dec. 19. Participating in this great event is a wonderful way to kick off the
Free Community Dinners at Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Church will begin a monthly series of Community Dinner Kitchens on Thursday night, Dec. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30p.m., in the new Parish Hall in Eastsound. There's a strong indication that Santa plans to
Joe Gaydos, SeaDoc Scientist, appointed to Governor's Science Panel
Joe Gaydos, Regional Director for the SeaDoc Society, has been appointed to the Science Panel for Governor Gregoire's Puget Sound Partnership. The Science Panel provides expertise and advice to the Partnership as they work to
Orcas High School Wins Bronze Award in National Report
Orcas Island High School was again named as one of the country's top High Schools in US New and World report. The public high school received a bronze award this year. From the Report, "U.S.
Trumpeter Swans Return for Winter
The Trumpeter swans, such as those pictured this week on Orcas Island, were hunted nearly to extinction for their feathers. Now they return to the Northwest from November to April in estauries and
