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
Country Corner’s more intense development creates intense public discussion
Council Member Gene Knapp has repeatedly said that Orcas Islanders “are anything but apathetic,” and the last meeting regarding the proposed Country Corner LAMIRD on Monday, July 13 was a lively case in point
Council to revise Critical Areas Ordinance Aug. 25
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager A planned Council workshop on efforts to revise the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. on August 25th. The site has tentatively been
Kids Learn of the Sea Around Us at Scavenger Hunt on Indian Island
A Scavenger Hunt on Indian Island will be the scene on Tuesday, morning, July 21, as children ages 6-12 explore the beach surrounding the island. San Juan Nature Institute and Orcas Island Recreation
Kids' Whale Watching Trip on Thursday
A Whale Watch Trip with reduced prices for kids age 7 to 17 will set out from Deer Harbor Marina on Thursday morning, July 16. The three-hour trip, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., is
OPALCO Fuel Mix Report: 95% Greenhouse Gas Free
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative received its 2008 fuel mix report from Washington State Community Trade and Economic Development. The fuel mix shows some changes from the previous year—a little more wind, a little less
SeaDoc Interns Respond to Marine Mammal Strandings
By Michelle Barbieri and Nadia Rifat (Third year veterinary students Michelle Barbieri and Nadia Rifat have started their 10 week internship with the SeaDoc Society and the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Since
Eastsound Village Green Users asked to Pack out Their Trash
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Trash receptacles will be removed this week at Eastsound Village Green to cut costs and compensate for sagging park use revenues. “We expect our use fees from the
You Tube video contest to promote San Juans
A video contest managed by sanjuanislandsTV.com will give islanders and visitors alike the chance to wine more than $6,000 in prizes. The San Juan Islands Vacation Video Contest is open to videos made from time
Born Learning Trail installed on North Beach Road
Orcas Family Connections, a non-profit serving island families, and the and the Early Childhood Education nd Assistance Program (ECEAP) a San Juan County agency, combined efforts with Terra Firma Construction and the local
Ranker announces $167 million for coastline and natural areas restoration
From the office of State Senator Kevin Ranker: Today, [July 1] US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced the distribution of $167 million by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) to help restore coastlines and
Letter to the Editor: Large dogs at large
Since Turtleback was opened to hikers, dogs got to tag along as well, and if you could name the NUMBER ONE problem up there... it is unleashed dogs. We all know more people than not
Listen to Borealis, wait for MacArthur, sing along with Page, walk the trail, tap your cares away and don't forget to smell the flowers — all this weekend
Friday, June 26 Crow Valley Pottery “Flights and Fancy” - Show opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m. at Crow Valley’s “Cabin” location. Celebrate Crow Valley’s 50th birthday with music by Carolyn Cruso and tasty
Critical Areas Ordinance update Q&A on Thursday at the Senior Center
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce announced today that the San Juan County long-range planner Shireene Hale will be at the Senior Center Thursday morning to answer questions about proposed revisions to the Critical Area
Turtleback Management Plan accommodates usage by hikers, bikers and horseback riders
The Turtleback Mountain Preserve Management Plan was approved by the County Council six months ago, and on June 22, Ruthie Dougherty, Land Bank Steward, gave a report to the County Council on the progress toward
Orcas to Council: support Rec program, mind the rabbits, curb street vendors
The San Juan County Council quickly progressed through its agenda at the June 22 meeting on Orcas Island, while hearing from the public about the Orcas Recreation Program (its county funding scheduled
