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: Learn the Facts and Vote for the School Bond and Levy
Orcas Island School District Board of Directors This week, you will receive a ballot with two propositions that directly affect the future of the Orcas Island School District. The first proposition is a renewal of
State Officials Form Coastal Caucus
From Senator Kevin Ranker's office On Jan. 15, state legislators from across the country announced the formation of the Caucus of Coastal State Legislators (CCSL) to address pressing economic, resource and environmental issues facing US
Orcas School's Open House and Facilities Tour Next Saturday, Jan. 23
On Saturday, January 23rd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Orcas Island School District will host continuous presentations and tours of the grounds and facilities in order to educate the community about the upcoming
SeaDoc Society to Take On 4 New Salish Sea Projects
From the SeaDoc Society Newsletter Thanks to a $200,000 donation from the WWW Foundation, the SeaDoc Society is funding four "shovel-ready" projects this month. Briefly, they are: How are invasive sea squirts impacting
Community Foundation Leads National Day of Service
Updated Jan. 15 The Orcas Island Community Foundation Volunteer Fair will be held Monday Jan. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Public School Cafeteria in celebration of Martin Luther King Day
Firm Selected to Manage San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Project — Meeting on Orcas Feb. 3
Members of the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership have selected Otak, Inc., an award-winning planning, architecture, design and engineering firm, to coordinate and produce the required Corridor Management Plan for the San Juan
PTSA's Special Meeting Examines Upcoming Bond and Levy Election
The PTSA will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, January 20th at 5:30pm in the School Library to hear a brief presentation about the upcoming School Bond & Levy, and to provide the community with
Meetings Scheduled on Fee to Assist Small Water Systems
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Last year the state cut funding for local programs which provide testing and technical assistance to “Group B” water systems. In San Juan County Group “B” systems, each
New FunHouse Classes for Kids and Adults Start Next Week
Adults as well as kids can have fun in the Funhouse’s new slate of classes, chock-full of art, jazz, computer-internet, and audio recording experiences. There is a reduced charge for Funhouse Members for
1994 Genocide Relief Worker to Speak at Community Forum
How do we come together as a community in stressful times? What is our response to violence – in a variety of forms - from bullying; domestic issues; crime….. to genocide? The Orcas
Guest Column: Share Orcas — Opportunities to Strengthen Our Community
Contributed by Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation Nothing creates a stronger community than the connections created through volunteering. Working together on projects and programs with folks who share your passions is a
Letter to the Editor: "Pro" Cell Towers = safety
I am an advocate of developing more cell tower sites on Orcas; particularly on the West side/Deer Harbor area. This area is out of “line-of-sight” of Mount Constitution and difficult to receive cell reception. If
Guest Opinion: Cell Tower Issue At Critical Crossroads
By Cynthia Dilling “Where ever you stand on this issue, now is the time to let the Planning Commission know what you think. Most county residents have no idea this discussion is going on
Christmas Bird Count Yields Some Surprises
Barbara Jensen, President, San Juan Islands Audubon and Christmas Bird Count Coordinator, reports that there were 96 participants (most of whom paid the $5 National Audubon asks ) in the Annual Bird Count. “Our youngest
County Process (or lack thereof) in Revising Eastsound Boundaries Disputed at EPRC meeting
Proposed Country Corner LAMIRD sparks discussion of GMA/Subarea boundaries Whittle Eastsound boundaries to the re-drawn 2005 Growth Management Act (GMA) lines? Or keep the boundaries identified in the 1981 Eastsound Subarea Plan? That was
