Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
The Future of Farming in Film Series
Tuesdays Sept. 1 - Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Brickworks in Friday Harbor The Farm Film Fest, an ongoing film series on Tuesday nights, beginning Sept. 1 The San Juan Islands Ag Guild is proud to present a cooperative film collection exploring the future of farming
Islanders’ Opposition to Trans-Mountain Pipeline Voiced
-- from Shaun Hubbard for SJ Islanders for Safe Shipping -- 16 months after applying and being accepted to comment, and after many delays and extensions on Canada’s part, San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping just submitted our letter to Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB) asking them to reject the
Vikings Set Class Example for the Kings
-- from Kim Ihlenfeldt --- The High School Vikings model sportsmanship to their younger counterparts, the Kings Our Viking Football team took a knee for our Kings Football team, then threw high-fives and wished 'em luck as they prepare for their first game of the season tomorrow,
The Current State of Island Agriculture: Greenhouse Regulations Proposed
Orcas -Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 4 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall Lopez - Thursday, August 27 at 4 p.m. at Lopez Library -- from Peggy Bill, County Agriculture Resources Committee Coordinator -- San Juan County Council is currently considering adoption of new regulations that would be applied to greenhouses and
Letter to the Editor: Climate Crisis is Now
-- by Daniel Gottlieb -- The other night, in Eastsound, a UW academic stated there has been no program to enhance the reflectivity of the atmosphere through the injection of particulate matter and/or aerosols into the atmosphere for albedo modification--a geo-engineering strategy designed to mitigate the affect of anthropogenic forcing
No Discovery Pass Needed Next Tuesday
Tuesday, August 25 Free day at Moran State Park -- from the Friends of Moran State Park -- Washington State Parks offers several free days when a Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park. August 25th marks the 99th birthday of the National Park Service - a
Planning Commission Continues Deliberations on Sub-area Plan
-- by Margie Doyle -- The County Planning Commission will continue its deliberations on the Eastsound Subarea Plan update next Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The commissioners, from Lopez and San Juan Islands as well as Orcas Island's Bob Gamble, Brian Ehrmantraut and Tim Blanchard, agreed to
Guest Editorial: The Exchange and Habit for Humanity — A Working Partnership
-- by Skagit Habitat for Humanity -- Over the past 18 months, during which time the Exchange has been out of operation, the Store truck from Skagit Habitat for Humanity (SHFH) has filled in to accept recyclable donations from Orcas Islanders. The working partnership evolved out of coincidence, but has
Sheriff’s Report: August 12, – August 18, 2015
August 12, 2015 15-004782 Vehicle Prowl 10:32:40 08/12/15 Scott T A Deputy received a report of a car prowl and theft at the Lopez Island Ferry Terminal on 08/12/15. The reporting person stated an unidentified person entered his unoccupied vehicle and removed several items after he parked it so he could travel off
From Watersheds To Whitecaps: Myriad Lives Intertwingled
Thursday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Friday Harbor -- from the Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome John Williams as part of the 2015 Summer Lecture Series on Thursday, August 27th at 6:30 p.m. John will discuss how creatures in the Salish Sea are inexorably
Islands Museum of Art Showcases Three Artists
Opening Reception Friday, August 28, 5-8 p.m. at Islands Museum of Art in Friday Harbor -- from Diane Martindale, for the Islands Museum of Art-- Michael Dailey-Yellow Landscape By The Sea by Daile. Photo courtesy of Greg Kucera Gallery New at Islands Museum of Art: sculpture by Kathy
Internet Connectivity Restored after Interruption
-- by Margie Doyle -- Aug. 20 at 6 a.m. -- Orcas Island experienced a major outage on the county-wide communication network during the last 18 hours. According to Gerry Lawlor of Rock Island Communications, the outage was due to a car hitting and knocking down a major utility pole
Letter to the Editor: Bring Back the Traditional Library Fair
-- by John Erly -- The Island is down to very few folks who were born here on Orcas. There are a considerable number of people who have lived on the Island for 20 to 70 years. Most folks move here because of the uniqueness of the Island, which includes
OPAL Offers First Look at Rental Housing Schematic Design at Saturday Market
-- from Judy Whiting for OPAL -- The community can view a draft version of the site plan for OPAL Community Land Trust’s proposed rental housing in Eastsound at this week’s Saturday Market. Architect Jess Blanch will be on hand with members of the OPAL board of trustees to answer
Prelude to Planning Commission: EPRC Articulates Vision
Planning Commission meets Friday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Eastsound -- by Margie Doyle, updated, correction August 16 "Does it represent the character of the community?" Eastsound Subarea, with Urban Growth Area (UGA) boundaries in dark blue. The grey cross-hatch area in the
Letter to the Editor: Thanks Again from Skagit Habitat for Humanity
-- by Jim Duffield for Habit for Humanity -- Wow! What a response from Orcas Islanders on Monday the 17th.The Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck was invited back to Orcas to accept donations that could be recycled for use by someone else. We had donors lined up at the
