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Midnight Mutterings | The right to rewrite

By Jackie Bates|2025-01-11T12:00:56-08:00January 11th, 2025|0 Comments

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2025-01-09T11:09:49-08:00January 10th, 2025|0 Comments

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2025-01-02T11:40:47-08:00January 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | A modest proposal

By Community|2025-01-01T11:35:32-08:00January 1st, 2025|5 Comments

Guest Opinion | A wish for my community in 2025

By Community|2024-12-29T13:49:28-08:00December 29th, 2024|37 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Wet Christmas

By Jackie Bates|2024-12-28T10:15:49-08:00December 28th, 2024|3 Comments

As the Paradigm Shifts | Am I doing Christmas, or being Christmas?

By Rosie Kuhn|2024-12-21T11:37:03-08:00December 25th, 2024|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2025-01-02T11:22:13-08:00December 25th, 2024|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2024-12-20T09:36:50-08:00December 20th, 2024|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Huh?

By Jackie Bates|2024-12-14T10:51:51-08:00December 14th, 2024|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2024-12-12T19:14:34-08:00December 13th, 2024|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | In the ‘blue bastion’ of WA, avoid the tyranny of the majority

By Community|2024-12-11T12:01:41-08:00December 11th, 2024|18 Comments

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2024-12-05T16:18:28-08:00December 6th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | County attempting to take over Lopez dump

By Community|2024-12-04T21:24:56-08:00December 5th, 2024|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Thank you, Inn at Ship Bay

By Community|2024-12-04T14:24:30-08:00December 4th, 2024|2 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | A book

By Jackie Bates|2024-11-30T12:02:15-08:00November 30th, 2024|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2024-11-28T12:36:04-08:00November 29th, 2024|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2024-11-28T10:59:12-08:00November 28th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Thank you to Orcas Island Lions Club, our community partner

By Community|2024-11-26T12:38:47-08:00November 26th, 2024|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2024-11-21T15:34:53-08:00November 22nd, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Thank you and congrats

By Community|2024-11-21T12:03:51-08:00November 21st, 2024|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | An environmental spare tire

By Community|2024-11-17T22:03:05-08:00November 17th, 2024|15 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | News from the Election Recovery Unit

By Jackie Bates|2024-11-16T10:58:28-08:00November 16th, 2024|4 Comments

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2024-11-14T12:48:13-08:00November 15th, 2024|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | To my dear team members

By Community|2024-11-13T11:43:05-08:00November 13th, 2024|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2024-11-11T09:51:03-08:00November 11th, 2024|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2024-11-07T09:48:04-08:00November 8th, 2024|Comments Off

Paulsen | Gratitude and reflection

By Community|2024-11-07T12:50:55-08:00November 7th, 2024|1 Comment

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2024-11-06T09:16:55-08:00November 6th, 2024|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Jeff changes his mind

By Jackie Bates|2024-11-02T10:43:01-07:00November 2nd, 2024|9 Comments

Letter to Editor | Thanks to all who made Halloween Dance a fun night

By Community|2024-11-01T11:58:36-07:00November 1st, 2024|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2024-10-31T15:24:14-07:00November 1st, 2024|7 Comments

Letter to Editor | Paulsen showcases dedication to our county

By Community|2024-10-31T15:12:21-07:00October 31st, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Hughes champions diversity, inclusion

By Community|2024-10-31T14:12:36-07:00October 31st, 2024|10 Comments

Letter to Editor | Candidates: Bring each other up, not down

By Community|2024-10-31T12:01:21-07:00October 31st, 2024|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Thank you to all for your support and efforts

By Community|2024-10-30T12:42:51-07:00October 30th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | What’s not to love about the Land Bank?

By Community|2024-10-30T12:35:05-07:00October 30th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Shaw Islanders for Kari McVeigh

By Community|2024-10-29T16:06:27-07:00October 29th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | McVeigh is the only person to lead this community

By Community|2024-10-28T13:35:49-07:00October 28th, 2024|Comments Off

Adrift | Algorithms, reality, choice, free speech

By Community|2024-10-28T11:22:21-07:00October 28th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | San Juan County is lucky

By Community|2024-10-28T11:17:22-07:00October 28th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why San Juan County should have dark skies

By Community|2024-10-27T11:17:27-07:00October 28th, 2024|11 Comments

Letter to Editor | Vote for experience

By Community|2024-10-27T11:12:28-07:00October 27th, 2024|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Myth-busting ‘non-partisan’ office

By Community|2024-10-27T11:08:15-07:00October 27th, 2024|11 Comments

Letter to Editor | Fact-checking McVeigh’s statement

By Community|2024-10-26T13:43:25-07:00October 26th, 2024|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Hughes is level-headed, reasonable

By Community|2024-10-26T13:28:20-07:00October 26th, 2024|Comments Off

Guests Opion | Public lands, a question of values

By Community|2024-10-26T12:06:56-07:00October 26th, 2024|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | O’Day has our vote

By Community|2024-10-26T13:37:37-07:00October 26th, 2024|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By Community|2024-10-24T13:20:41-07:00October 25th, 2024|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Vote YES on Proposition 1

By Community|2024-10-24T10:57:52-07:00October 24th, 2024|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Fact-checking McVeigh statements

By Community|2024-10-24T10:51:48-07:00October 24th, 2024|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | Paulsen is the worthy choice for SJC

By Community|2024-10-22T15:44:31-07:00October 23rd, 2024|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Eager to see Rick Hughes return

By Community|2024-10-23T12:12:45-07:00October 23rd, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Choose Hughes

By Community|2024-10-23T12:06:24-07:00October 23rd, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Paulsen is an advocate for affordable housing

By Community|2024-10-23T11:47:24-07:00October 23rd, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Who’s buying our County Council?

By Community|2024-10-23T11:42:18-07:00October 23rd, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Right person at the right time

By Community|2024-10-22T13:52:24-07:00October 23rd, 2024|Comments Off

Letters to Editor | Why I support Rick Hughes’ candidacy

By Community|2024-10-22T14:54:59-07:00October 23rd, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Does Land Bank affect other property taxes?

By Community|2024-10-22T15:17:05-07:00October 22nd, 2024|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Response to O’Day supporters

By Community|2024-10-22T12:50:19-07:00October 22nd, 2024|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Hughes brings experience, enthusiasm, empathy

By Community|2024-10-22T11:42:30-07:00October 22nd, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I fully endorse Rick Hughes for County Council

By Community|2024-10-22T11:25:52-07:00October 22nd, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Land Bank = Ethical stewardship

By Community|2024-10-21T12:12:28-07:00October 21st, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Paulsen’s dedication, pragmatism, community values, thoughtfulness and hard work make him best candidate

By Community|2024-10-21T11:33:17-07:00October 21st, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Hughes has experience, commitment we need

By Community|2024-10-21T11:23:37-07:00October 21st, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Vote for a listener to lead our county

By Community|2024-10-21T11:20:06-07:00October 21st, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes cares very deeply about these islands

By Community|2024-10-21T11:14:02-07:00October 21st, 2024|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | Hughes’ commitment is unmatched

By Community|2024-10-19T14:46:46-07:00October 20th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Paulsen: Informed, articulate, passionate, accessible, compassionate

By Community|2024-10-19T14:35:35-07:00October 20th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Land Bank impact on property taxes

By Community|2024-10-19T14:06:36-07:00October 20th, 2024|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Not because Rick Hughes is my friend

By Community|2024-10-19T13:58:52-07:00October 20th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Paulsen is direct, truthful, fair, balanced, realistic

By Community|2024-10-19T14:41:43-07:00October 20th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Renewing Land Bank is a good economic decision

By Community|2024-10-19T12:46:57-07:00October 20th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Justin understands true leadership

By Community|2024-10-19T12:42:09-07:00October 20th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Let’s keep our Land Bank

By Community|2024-10-17T16:03:12-07:00October 19th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why vote YES on Land Bank renewal?

By Community|2024-10-18T20:24:06-07:00October 19th, 2024|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Hughes is person best suited for the role

By Community|2024-10-17T20:06:20-07:00October 18th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I encourage all my friends to vote for Justin Paulsen

By Community|2024-10-17T13:29:21-07:00October 18th, 2024|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2024-10-17T17:21:15-07:00October 18th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Open letter to nastygram sender

By Community|2024-10-17T13:36:29-07:00October 17th, 2024|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Today’s puzzlement

By Community|2024-10-17T12:37:54-07:00October 17th, 2024|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | Paulsen is our path forward

By Community|2024-10-17T12:31:51-07:00October 17th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | It’s not just because he’s my husband

By Community|2024-10-17T11:43:00-07:00October 17th, 2024|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | Paulsen is the right choice

By Community|2024-10-17T11:05:35-07:00October 17th, 2024|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | Clarifying O’Day’s position on key issues

By Community|2024-10-16T11:36:53-07:00October 16th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Public lands are precious. So are private lands

By Community|2024-10-15T14:38:21-07:00October 15th, 2024|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | Baney endorses Stephanie

By Community|2024-10-15T12:57:25-07:00October 15th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Paulsen for Council

By Community|2024-10-14T14:23:30-07:00October 14th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Paulsen, O’Day have the qualities I look for in a leader

By Community|2024-10-14T14:04:39-07:00October 14th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Renew our Land Bank

By Community|2024-10-14T12:45:44-07:00October 14th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | McVeigh brings dedication, expertise for Council

By Community|2024-10-13T12:47:38-07:00October 13th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | McVeigh is an exceptional candidate

By Community|2024-10-13T12:40:22-07:00October 13th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes is truly non-partisan

By Community|2024-10-11T15:11:16-07:00October 12th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why vote against the islands?

By Community|2024-10-11T13:13:23-07:00October 11th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | O’Day has integrity, compassion, capability, effectiveness

By Community|2024-10-11T13:32:59-07:00October 11th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes builds bridges

By Community|2024-10-11T12:37:27-07:00October 11th, 2024|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | O’Day is, hands-down, the better candidate

By Community|2024-10-11T11:39:51-07:00October 11th, 2024|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2024-10-10T15:17:53-07:00October 11th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Justin Paulsen is right leader for SJC future

By Community|2024-10-10T15:10:23-07:00October 10th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | SJI Grange says ‘yes’ to Land Bank renewal

By Community|2024-10-10T14:48:02-07:00October 10th, 2024|Comments Off