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
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
Bond Committee meeting looks at costs of building designs
At the most recent school bond meeting with design architect Carlos Sierra conferencing via telephone, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) bond committee went through the latest version of the Educational Specification Update page-by-page. The
Skatepark get spruced up and a new exit ramp
On Tuesday, June 16th a large crew of volunteers came to the Skate Park to work. They did an amazing amount of concrete repair and other maintenance. According to Funhouse Director Pete Moe:
Specks share their "Trek-nology" as Seaview Theater screens latest Star Trek Movie
When someone says "Live long and prosper" to you, what's the only appropriate response? Why, it's "Peace and long life," as any bona fide Trekkie will tell you. Just ask Ken and Karen
Orcas Island Community Band wows them north of the border
By Moana Kutsche On Sunday, June 14, the Orcas Island Community Band traveled to Ladner, B.C., to perform at the Ladner Bandfest. The Delta Music Makers, who host the festival, invited Orcas to
