Sometimes it’s the little things that remind us of where we are — like license plates
F. Milene Henley discusses the quarterly updates regarding the county finances
Bikers, hikers, horse riders and public agencies team join forces in building trails on Mitchell Hill
Monika Wieland writes about the key to recovery of the Southern resident whales
Though it’s a close call, we believe the library and its board of trustees should look for ways to trim expenses, like closing Sundays, perhaps, and only then come back to the voters with a scaled down request.
Ten thousand years ago our islands were being carved by glaciers. Since then, the small mammals must have colonized the islands from the mainland.
While they have long demonstrated that the Whale Watch Operators will violently attack any new changes, the target audience of this status report was those islanders who are not being paid to chase whales, and therefore have no financial interest in the question of boat contribution to orca mortality.
As we continue the discussion of the best ways to help our endangered Southern Resident orcas recover, it is crucial that the public is given correct information and statements based on the best available science.
With this in mind, we felt compelled to address some of the misinformation in Mark Anderson’s article on the state of the orca.
By Mark Anderson, chairman, Orca Relief Citizens’ Alliance: While the orca birth rate continues its robust rate, the current head count could mislead islanders into thinking the whale population is regaining health.
Relay for Life is July 30-31, 5:30 p.m. to 11 a.m., on the Friday Harbor High School football field. Islanders raised $72,000 for the American Cancer Society at the 2009 event.
Money raised supports local services, as well as research leading to cures and improved quality of life.
The numbers are crunched. The die is cast. And Washington state’s latest two-year financial plan, for better or for worse,…
Spring has sprung and summer is knocking at the door. It’s time to get out and live a little. And…