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
Clyde Duke’s Response to Orcas Issues Questions for Fire District Commissioner Candidates
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Candidates for the Orcas Fire District Position #2 Duff Andrews and Clyde Duke are featured today. Their answers originally ran in the
School Board Chooses Mahlum as Bond Projects Architects
Contributed by Cathy Ferran Orcas Island School District Administrative Assistant Updated Oct. 5 at 12:18 p.m. At a Special Meeting of the Orcas Island School Board on Wednesday 9/30/09 and after extensive deliberation,
Greg Ayers Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Eastsound Sewer and Water District Commissioner Position #3
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Greg Ayers' and Harvey Aldort's answers are featured today. Candidates for the Orcas School Board #2 (Bob Connell and Tony Ghazel) will
Harvey Aldort Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Eastsound Sewer and Water District Commissioner #3
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Harvey Aldort's and Greg Ayer's answers are featured today. Candidates for the Orcas Island School District Position #2 (Bob Connell and Tony
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Island Recreation Program needs your help
Due to San Juan County's budget shortfall, the Orcas Island Recreation Program has had a 100% cut from County funding this year. This amounts to a $16,500 cut, and we are relying on donations and user
Marine Lecture Series to begin at Camp Orkila on Oct. 13
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Dr Joe Gaydos of the SeaDoc Society will present a lecture, "The Western Grebe: a vanishing icon," as the first in a series of marine lectures. The Marine Science Lecture Series is presented
Sustainable Orcas Presents "Island on the Edge"
This Sunday, following the Sustainable Orcas Island meeting (rescheduled from Wednesday, Sept. 30) there will be a DVD showing and discussion of “Island on the Edge,” followed by a community potluck. The film will be
Oil Spill HAZWOPER Training Saturday Sept. 26
An Oil Spill? In San Juan County? Want to help if the “big one” hits --- or with all the smaller ones that do happen year-round? On Saturday, September 26, Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA)
Letter to the Editor: Group Concerned about "Rational Protection of the Environment"
Dear County Council, For your information, Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) San Juan is a non-partisan, non-profit, volunteer organization made up of local residents who are very concerned about the affect the regulations
Letter to the Editor: Fisher's right that cooperation will save Madrona Point again
Peter is right about the “amazing spirit of cooperation” that saved Madrona Point from development almost 20 years ago. Now it needs to be saved again, from neglect and inertia and bureaucracy. In addition to
Fisher promotes "People Power" to Reopen Madrona Point
Updated on Sept. 23, 2009 Peter Fisher, who has served on his share of public advisory and policy committees, has had it with the two agencies responsible for upholding the Madrona Point
Orcas Island Community Foundation Report: "Now More Than Ever"
The Discovery Room at Rosario Resort was packed on Sept. 15 with community philanthropists who give of their time, talent and treasure to the Orcas community. They were in attendance at the Orcas Island
Moran Outdoor School Bids Farewell in Celebration Saturday, Sept. 26
Contributed by Michel Vekved Despite the best attempts of many involved in keeping Moran Outdoor School (MOS) open, the program has been cut from the WA State Park’s budget, and will no longer offer environmental
Port Commissioners Draft Through-the-Fence Resolution
Garth Eimers, Chair of the Port of Orcas Commissioners, presented a draft resolution regarding Access to the Public-Use Orcas Airport at the Port's regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 10. The resolution is an initial attempt to
Letter to the Editor: Learn More about Puget Sound's "Poisoned Waters"
Last night Hedrick Smith’s documentary entitled “Poisoned Waters” played to a sold out crowd at the Orcas Center. After the showing, there was an animated question and answer session. People were energized and excited to
