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Land Bank Renewal Proposition: For or Against?
Corrected Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. San Juan County Proposition #1 From the Online Voters Guide (CLICK): Petition has been submitted regarding the time period for the conservation area real estate excise tax. This measure
Letter to the Editor: Healthy Environment Benefits People
Why do we live on Orcas? I believe most of us live here because it provides a healthy, beautiful and safe environment for ourselves and our children. I feel compelled to respond to the recent
Letter to the Editor: County Needs to Hear from You
Our Shorelines Need You If your vision for San Juan County shorelines includes vibrant ecosystems and a healthy respect for natural erosion, San Juan County needs to hear from you. If you think it wiser
Letter to the Editor: Stewardship 101 and Waste Disposal
Becoming Ballot Wise: Sustainable Waste Options In response to this week’s County Counsel meetings, I’m advocating for two things: 1) an educational process for remodeling toxic waste practices locally, for schools, households, neighborhoods, and businesses;
Letter to the Editor: The Best Part of Orcas Living
The best part of living on Orcas is the support we give each other in the community. This past Wednesday I served a meal at the cafeteria with food all grown locally on the island.
Guest Column: Endow Orcas Expands Ability to Follow Your Heart
By Helen Bee, Orcas Island Community Foundation Trustee “Endow Orcas” started out as a farsighted plan by the Community Foundation to help island non-profits develop the systems and skills we would all need to
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Angels Dinner Welcomes New Coordinator
We would like to thank the community for the outstanding support that Orcas Angels received for our Prime Rib Dinner on Friday the 16th. We had servings for 120 people and sold out in less
Letter to the Editor: The Land Bank Saves More than Turtleback
To The Editor: We just returned from a six day camping trip up near Mt. Baker so I could get my mountain hiking in. I finally broke down and bought a new hiking book
Berreth Reports on the Community Foundation’s Orcas Needs Assessment
Completion of project results in additional “Focus Grants” process “The needs assessment project has been a journey closer to the heart of the community. It has illuminated the community’s pride in and love for our
Letter to the Editor: Disrespect at Public Meeting a Cause for Concern
To the Editor – I was at the Shoreline Master Program visioning meeting last night [Sept. 21], and I was deeply embarrassed and concerned about the tone of voice used by some of the attendees.
Letter to the Editor: EMTs on Top of Dangerous Situation
After having received wonderful treatment from the Orcas EMT group, I discovered another thoroughly remarkable thing about their service. I had sepsis -- which is blood poisoning and quite lethal if not treated and treated soon
A Glimpse of History: The Last Gunfight on Orcas
By Tom Welch Two desperate bank robbers from British Columbia fled to Orcas Island on July 9th, 1913. Stopping at the dock at Orcas landing, they left a small, white skiff tied to the
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Critical to Our Future
Dear Editor, Our whole family appreciates the way the Land Bank supports our local economy by bringing in outside funding and by leveraging public dollars. Collaboration with willing private landowners and partner organizations helped raise
Letter to the Editor: 9-11 Observances: Bridging Significance
I had the privilege of attending two events organized around the 10th anniversary of 9-11.The first was Sunday morning (11th), at the Eastsound Firehall. With respectful devotion, we shared a tribute to the lives
Letter to the Editor: Deer Harbor Fire Station Well Done
I would like to thank Orcas Island Fire and Rescue for hosting the dedication of our beautiful new Deer Harbor Fire Station on September 11. The ceremony also included a remembrance in honor of
