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
Turtleback Mt. Opens for Bikes & Equestrians This Weekend
Turtleback Mountain Preserve Multi-Use Trail Opens for Bikes April 10th and Equestrians April 11th Horse and bike riders will be able to share the trails on the North side of Turtleback Mountain Preserve with pedestrians
Council Considers SJI Transfer Station Options at Emergency Meeting
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In a special session Monday, April 5, the San Juan County Council dispatched a letter to the Friday Harbor Town Council saying it is “extremely disappointed” at the
County Looking for a ‘Puzzle Master’ for Ferry Advisory Committee
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) works with schedules in which every action seems to create a dozen reactions. In the recent resignation of 7-year FAC
School Finances Strong as Board Forecasts for 2010-2011
OASIS’ healthy growth bolsters School District funding At the March 31 monthly Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meeting, the board discussed enrollment, staffing and funding before accepting the recommendation of Business Manager Ben Thomas
Marine Resources Committee to Air Reports on Derelict Fishing Gear and Stormwater
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee will hear presentations from Tom Cowan on the removal of derelict fishing gear, and Mike Kaill on managing stormwater as part of their next regular meeting on April
Country Corner LAMIRD to be Finalized Apr. 27
EPRC prevails in maintaining the integrity of the Eastsound Sub-area Plan The proposed commercial LAMIRD (Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development) that comprises [intlink id="7557" type="post"]Country Corner [/intlink]-- the six lots at the corner
County Council to Meet at Special Session on Monday
A Special Meeting of the San Juan County Council has been called for Monday, April 5, to discuss the Town of Friday Harbor’s withdrawal of its offer to sell property on Sutton Road to the
Bearing Witness to the Holocaust on April 11
A Spiritual Encounter with the Jewish Holocaust of World War IIwill take place at “Yom Ha-Shoah” on Sunday April 11. A Candle Lighting Commemoration and a showing of the documentary film “Raising the
Council to Hear First Set of Amendments to UDC
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At their regularly scheduled April meeting, the San Juan County Planning Commission will hear a presentation from the Community Development and Planning Department on the first set of
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
