Greg White, P.L.S., of Archipelago Surveying in Eastsound, is among 350 professional land surveyors nationwide to recently earn a certification…
It all began in a farmhouse in Maine.
When Marie Bigbee met her mother-in-law, Sasha Jean, one of the first things they did together was bake.
“When we first met, I had never made a pie crust, so Sasha shared her recipe,” Bigbee said. “Over the years, we found joy and connected over cooking as a family. What better way to celebrate that than over a slice of pie?”
County Building Official Rene Beliveau reports there will be no need to hold an ADU permit lottery this year. With a total of nine permits for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) available in 2010 and only five qualifying applications submitted before the lottery deadline each applicant will have the opportunity to submit plans and go through the permitting process.
It’s time to submit nominations for “good stewards.” They can be individuals, families, or businesses that have made a significant…
What images represent the true essence of the San Juan Islands? Submit your ideas to inspire the design of a…
Training and teaching the next generation of Washington’s farmers could get easier thanks to legislation passed Tuesday by the Senate.
Senate Bill 6349, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, would allow internships for aspiring farmers – providing firsthand experience in their future line of work.
Real Estate in the San Juan Islands, a monthly publication, is available online on this site.
Work on the Orcas Chamber of Commerce 2010 Visitor Guide and Business Directory is underway. Chamber members have until Feb….
Two local shops have undergone a winter metamorphosis.
Eastsound Sporting Goods and 376-WEAR have emerged as a leaner, more efficient new entity re-named Orcas Outfitters.
Manager Rolland Rueb and the staff of the Eastsound branch were honored as the top performing branch company-wide during 2009….
Steve Emmes’ favorite part of his profession is when he can stand back, survey the gleaming wood around him, and consider it a job well done.
“I really enjoy the process, but the end of the project is most gratifying,” Emmes said. “When we can look at the finished product that was created by all of us.”
Emmes has been a woodworker for 40 years, learning first from his dad, Emery Emmes, a high school wood shop teacher. Steve says his dad passed on traditional techniques, but over the years he has incorporated new methods, tools, and materials.
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting the seminar “7 Simple Steps to Getting Found Online” on Thursday, Dec. 10 in the Victorian Room of the Outlook Inn. Meeting at 7:45 a.m. for hot beverages and treats, the session will run from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Chamber members are asked to donate $5 to help offset room costs. Community members are welcome at $15 per person.
What do you have that you want to protect? This is the question Sean Roach, owner of Orcas Island’s newest…
