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
One Position Contested in Orcas Parks and Recreation District Commissioner Filing
Special filing for Orcas Recreation District Commissioners, to be elected in the November election, began Aug. 26 and closed Friday, Aug. 28. Marian O'Brien faces Vickie Vandermay in Position #1, Bob Eagan has declared for
County to Consider Tipping Fees and Revenue Shortfall
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At its August 27 meeting, the San Juan County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) was expected to finalize its recommendations on a long-term sustainable rate structure for the
Our Shorelines and Critical Areas: Complex Differences in Environmental Protection Aired at County Meeting
Updated Sept. 12, 2009 Trying to shed some light on the complex mandates of protecting the islands’ environment while limiting a cash-strapped county government, the San Juan County Council convened a workshop
The Olga History Tour: Ecotourism at its Finest
Contributed by Madie Murray In a delightful hour-plus walking tour of Olga, participants will hear how Orcas Island fits into the geologic history of the west coast of the American continent, take a look at
Summit Bike Challenge Promises Family Fun on September 13
It’s almost that time of year again when Friends of Moran State Park, Wildlife Cycles and Eastsound Sporting Goods sponsor the “Fun Fall Family Summit Bike Challenge.” On Sunday, Sept. 13, The Friends
Editorial: Learn What's at Stake in the CAO as the County Again Faces State and Federal Compliance
Do you own property, or hope to own property? Do you plan to develop it sometime in the future? Is your property near a wet area, the shoreline, or a creek or stream? Is your
For your dining pleasure — a freshly-painted cafeteria!
Bruce Orchid, (background) Farm-to-Cafeteria program coordinator, and Bill Pollock, father of second-grader Madison Pollock, put finishing touches to the "sprucing up" and painting of the Orcas Island school cafeteria. The all-volunteer clean-up effort
Guest Opinion: Critical Areas Ordinance Process and Content Troubling
By Martha Farish With so much controversy over the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO), both in content and process, I have written our County Council asking them to consider the following observations. The public input process
FEAST…. Terrific!
By Kelsey Whitaker Photos by Whitney Hartzell FEAST is a really good program. It stands for Farming Education and Sustainability for Teens and is a Summer program that gives us school credit for the time
Council Workshop August 25 will Cover Critical Areas Ordinance and Shoreline Master Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council has scheduled a three-and-one-half hour workshop on the Critical Areas Ordinance and the Shoreline Master Plan to begin at 1:00 pm on Tuesday,
LAMIRD plan proceeds for Country Corner
A sparse gathering turned out for the latest public hearing on the proposed Country Corner LAMIRD on Aug. 17. A LAMIRD is a “Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development,” and a commercial LAMIRD of
Hedrick Smith’s “Poisoned Waters” coming to Orcas Center on Sept. 13
Hedrick Smith, Orcas Island resident and Pulitzer Prize-wining journalist, is bringing his PBS Television Documentary, “Poisoned Waters,” live to Orcas viewers, to restate his belief that solutions for complex environmental problems require public involvement
Orcas Rec Class this Saturday to "Put Up" Food for the Winter
Would you like to learn more about preserving food for the winter from your abundant garden? In this hands-on class, students will be learning and preserving food, using various types of preservation methods such as
Marine Resources Committee issues mapping bid — Aug. 19 meeting to discuss salmon restoration, CAO and outreach
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) issued a Request for Proposals for Feeder Bluff Mapping throughout county islands on Aug. 13. The MRC will receive statements of qualifications and proposals from qualified contractors
Orcas Equestrians Head for the State Fair!
"It's very exciting to have three Orcas kids going to the State Fair this year," said Orcas 4-H Horse Club leader Lorena Stankevich. Orcas students Patrick Lancaster, Daria Stankevich and Hannah Brunner-Gaydos will
