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 …?”
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Count of Homeless in San Juan County Shows Slight Increase
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager This year’s Count of Homeless Persons (PIT) in San Juan County recognized 79 persons as homeless. Among the homeless, 29 were classified as unsheltered - living in tents,
Letter to the Editor: Stand Up and Be Counted!
The 2010 Census is underway. I urge you to participate as a complete count will benefit our community greatly. Census data is used to allocate state and federal funds. It is estimated that each individual
Ranker Bills to Protect Puget Sound Advance to Senate
Senator Kevin Ranker has sponsored bills that will better manage and protect the health of Puget Sound, straits and coast and the communities that depend upon them. The two measures, Senate Bill 6350 and Senate
Harbor Seals Enjoy a Moveable & Diverse Feast
Contributed by the SeaDoc Society Harbor seal populations have exploded nearly tenfold in the Salish Sea since the 1970s, while at the same time many rockfish species have plummeted. Some fishermen blame that on the
Dodge Ball, Garden Work Party, Trip to Nuclear Facility — All Part of the Environmental Club
Updated March 8 at 7 a.m. The energy of youth continues to work to make the world a better place. One quiet but constant example is Iris Parker Pavitt. Iris, an Orcas High
Farm Internship & Aternative Transportation Laws Sponsored by Ranker Pass the House
Two important pieces of legislation sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, cleared the House on March 3 with near unanimous bi-partisan support. S Senate Bill 6346 offers residents of San Juan county alternative
County Councilmen Knapp, Fralick Paint Grim Picture to Eastsound Planning Review Committee
Updated March 6 at 6:45 p.m. “It seems like the validity of the EPRC is at stake… it comes down to a continuity issue.” Clyde Duke at March EPRC meeting At the monthly Eastsound
Crossroads Lecture: Climate Change — Really? in the Pacific Northwest?
The Crossroads spring lecture series continues on Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Center with Dr. Nathan Mantua’s presentation of "Climate Change Science and Potential Impacts on the Pacific Northwest."
Orcas'Junior Viking Girls Host "Lights Out" Challenge
The Second Annual "Lights Out" Basketball Tournament is Saturday, March 13th. The public is invited to come cheer the Junior Viking Girls (grades 4, 5 and 6) as they take on each other, as well
PTSA's "Family Fun with Math & Science" next Wednesday
The public is invited to join the PTSA for their annual “Family Fun Math/Science Night” on Wednesday, March 10, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Orcas Island School Cafeteria. This annual event features games,
Money Comes to County Through Census Data
Contributed by Tim Thomsen 2010 Census Partnership Assistant It is 2010 and it is time to stand up and be counted! Like many of you, I was unaware of the importance of the census. It
New Legal Opinion a Major Blow to Solid Waste Funding Plan
Transfer station on Orcas may be the only one to remain open By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager A new legal opinion from Prosecutor Randall Gaylord stunned the County Council and the County’s financially-troubled
The Charm of Teapots & Teatime On Display at the Senior Center
During the month of March, the quiet graces of teatime will be on display at the Senior Center in Eastsound. Emily Reid will share her collection of teapots at the Senior Center from March 8
Kaleidoscope is Building for Families
Contributed by Amber Paulsen, Director, Kaleidoscope Childcare Center Currently there are working families in need of an affordable, high quality learning center where their youngest children can be safely cared for between 7:30 a.m. and
CAO Presentation to League of Women Voters
Next Monday, March 8, at 12 noon, the public is invited to hear about the origins and impacts of critical area regulations with the League of Women Voters of the San Juans, meeting at the
