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
Senate passes Ranker bill requiring state to lead by example
On March 10, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, that directs state agencies to lead the way in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. "I believe our state
March 11 — tomorrow — deadline to register views on expanded Navy operations
from Olympic Peninsula Environmental News, with thanks to Susan Malins for alerting us to this issue The Navy is attempting to expand their operating area in the Northwest, and in Puget Sound in
Author of "Ecotopia" to come to Orcas
Ernest Callenbach, author of “Ecotopia”, a classic book enjoyed by millions, will be offering a talk “Recipe for a Sustainable Future” at the Odd Fellows Hall Saturday, March 21 at 3 p.m.. A finger food
Nominations Now Open for the 2009 Good Steward Awards
Contributed by Liz Illg Help the Stewardship Network of the San Juans recognize individuals, families, and businesses that have made a significant impact on the conservation, preservation, and protection of the San Juan Archipelago!
Wild Rose Meadow Open House starts weekend activity
Friday, March 6 Wild Rose Meadow, OPAL's newest neighborhood, will host an open house from 4-6 p.m. at their property off Mt. Baker Road, across from the Medical Center. People will be invited
Senate passes Ranker's Response Tug Bill
Today, March 5, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, establishing a permanent funding source for the Neah Bay Response Tug. “This is a big step in the right
Learn about the Grizzlies of the Sea at Camp Orkila
Orcas Island Marine Science Lecture series will offer a presentation on the Grizzlies of the Sea -- Stellar Sea Lions -- on Tuesday, March 10 at Camp Orkila's Marine Salmon Center on the
Rollie Sauer and Carl Yurdin appointed new Eastsound Sewer District Commissioners
Rollie Sauer and Carl Yurdin have been appointed commissioners on the newly-expanded Eastsound Sewer and Water District Board. The ESWD board was expanded from three to five commissioners in last November's election. On Tuesday, Feb.
Opinion: Tough Times For History
By Tom Welch President, Orcas Island Historical Society Like many other island organizations, public support makes all the difference to the Historical Society and our ability to operate the museum. We've seen stalwart and steadfast
Eastsound stormwater solutions addressed by Hearing Examiner
Last Wednesday, Feb. 18, the Hearing Examiner evaluated a project to install a new connecting line from the county-owned Mount Property (located southeast of the Orcas Athletic Club) to the existing stormwater outfall in front
Kimball comments on "growing sustainability" and asks "What do you think should grow?"
Jay Kimball is the manager of the Odd Fellows Hall and founder of 8020, a business which focuses on public speaking and working with clients to cause breakthrough thinking on how business and government
Rain barrel run Tuesday, Feb. 24
Marty Mead has announced that he is going off-island tomorrow, Feb. 24th to pick up 55-gallon plastic food grade barrels for rain water catchment. "If you would like me to bring some back for you
Crab pots in Fisherman's Bay "likely legal tribal pots"
Contributed by Kit Rawson, Chair of the San Juan Marine Resources Committee (MRC) A rumor is circulating that there are illegal crab pots in Fisherman’s Bay on Lopez Island. This is probably not the case.
Thursday deadline for comments on hillside clearing
Thursday, Feb. 19 is the cut-off day for comments on the after-the-fact clearing and grading permit for logging operations done on a Vusario hillside last September. Any member of the public can comment on the
Our Man in Olympia: Ranker’s Passions, Priorities and Practicalities
A month into his first legislative session in Olympia, State Senator Kevin Ranker tells of the best advice he’s gotten so far: don’t burn any bridges, because you’ll need to cross them later. Such
