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
A Sunny Sunday greets the Cascade Summit Challengers
Friends of Moran State Park greeted bicyclists beginning the Cascade Summit Bike Challenge this Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Cyclist Jim Schuh had already ridden to the top of Mt. Constitution, as he
United Way Day of Caring Brings Out the Best
Orcas Islanders turned out on a beautiful -- hot!-- Indian Summer Day to weed the Orcas Center grounds and the stations along the Vitality Trail circling Buck Park and the school fields. The
"Show Up and Clean Up" for United Way on Sept. 12 Kicks Off Fall Fund-raising "Ask One" Campaign
‘Show up and clean up’ is the motto for this year’s United Way Day of Caring, which takes place on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands on Saturday, Sept. 12., from 10 a.m. to
Fall Harvesting and Winter Grain Planting Workshops Sept. 16 and 17
On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the public is invited to join WSU wheat breeders Steve Jones and Kevin Murphy and independent plant breeder and farmer O. J. Lougheed to learn about technology and techniques for grain
Transfer Station on Orcas to Close Saturdays
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning on October 3, the Transfer Stations on Orcas and San Juan Islands will be closed on Saturdays to reduce the Solid Waste Utility’s operating costs. The Utility’s
Vikings So Almost Win Island Cup
The Vikings held their Friday Harbor rivals, the Wolverines, to a 14-14 tie in the historic Island Cup, but in the overtime drives of the game, the Wolverines scored, while the Vikings did
Meetings Planned for Water and Land Use Elements of the County Comp Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County will conduct a series of meetings from September 14th to September 30th to gather public input on proposed amendments to the County’s Comprehensive plan. The
Ferry crew union comes to agreement on Coast Guard regulations
David Moseley, Ferries Division Secretary for the Washington State Department on Transportation, announced on Sept. 4, "I am pleased that on Thursday evening we were able to achieve agreement with our union partners on new
Eastsound Planning meeting today at 3
Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) will meet from 3:00 to 4:30 pm Orcas Senior Center. Acting Chair Bob Connell has noted that it is likely there will not be a quorum at this session.
Marine Resources Committee to Discuss New Rules to Protect Whales
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee will discuss the proposed vessel regulations issued by NOAA Fisheries for the Southern Resident Killer Whales during their regular meeting on
School Board cranks it up for new construction architect and bond
Updated Sept. 2, 2009 at 12:20 p.m. The Orcas Island School District Board is proceeding full-speed ahead to select an architectural firm for the final design of the long-awaited new school construction, and to decide
One Position Contested in Orcas Parks and Recreation District Commissioner Filing
Special filing for Orcas Recreation District Commissioners, to be elected in the November election, began Aug. 26 and closed Friday, Aug. 28. Marian O'Brien faces Vickie Vandermay in Position #1, Bob Eagan has declared for
County to Consider Tipping Fees and Revenue Shortfall
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At its August 27 meeting, the San Juan County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) was expected to finalize its recommendations on a long-term sustainable rate structure for the
Our Shorelines and Critical Areas: Complex Differences in Environmental Protection Aired at County Meeting
Updated Sept. 12, 2009 Trying to shed some light on the complex mandates of protecting the islands’ environment while limiting a cash-strapped county government, the San Juan County Council convened a workshop
The Olga History Tour: Ecotourism at its Finest
Contributed by Madie Murray In a delightful hour-plus walking tour of Olga, participants will hear how Orcas Island fits into the geologic history of the west coast of the American continent, take a look at
