Opinion Archives - Page 10 of 40

Letter to Editor | WSF boo-boo: There are no San Juans service reductions scheduled

By Community|2021-08-11T12:21:08-07:00August 11th, 2021|3 Comments

Guest Opinion | VRs & housing: My house has to earn its keep

By Community|2021-08-15T09:46:29-07:00August 9th, 2021|29 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Whales!

By Jackie Bates|2021-08-07T10:50:24-07:00August 7th, 2021|3 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-08-06T10:44:23-07:00August 6th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Is it time to face reality? Or is it too late?

By Community|2021-08-03T11:30:11-07:00August 3rd, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | A proposal to tailor tourism to fit our county

By Community|2021-08-02T14:05:48-07:00August 2nd, 2021|6 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-07-29T17:06:09-07:00July 30th, 2021|4 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Night Shift

By Jackie Bates|2021-07-24T11:51:44-07:00July 24th, 2021|2 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-07-23T09:10:29-07:00July 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-07-15T17:13:47-07:00July 16th, 2021|2 Comments

Kruse Reviews | How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America

By Jens Kruse|2021-07-14T17:47:14-07:00July 15th, 2021|1 Comment

Midnight Mutterings | Plastic

By Jackie Bates|2021-07-11T12:19:05-07:00July 11th, 2021|4 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-07-08T16:59:39-07:00July 9th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | An open letter to the Journal of the San Juans

By Community|2021-07-10T23:07:28-07:00July 8th, 2021|16 Comments

Climate Eyes | Tennis, anyone?

By Steve Bernheim|2021-07-05T11:47:50-07:00July 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Zero emissions EV charger project on Orcas Island

By Community|2021-07-05T10:46:41-07:00July 6th, 2021|10 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-07-01T14:31:52-07:00July 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Return to Glacier Bay

By Jackie Bates|2021-06-26T10:02:13-07:00June 26th, 2021|3 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-06-24T09:14:15-07:00June 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Really sad the last few days

By Community|2021-06-17T19:47:49-07:00June 18th, 2021|28 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-06-17T16:05:19-07:00June 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | A note of gratitude

By Community|2021-06-14T10:43:09-07:00June 14th, 2021|5 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | More cat stuff

By Jackie Bates|2021-06-12T11:39:55-07:00June 12th, 2021|3 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-06-10T13:38:26-07:00June 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Editorial | I’ve got a preposition and a couple other tidbits to discuss with you

By Lin McNulty|2021-06-10T15:16:05-07:00June 8th, 2021|4 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-06-03T12:52:59-07:00June 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Of crows and cat: A bit more

By Jackie Bates|2021-05-29T13:13:41-07:00May 29th, 2021|7 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-05-28T14:49:45-07:00May 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Orcas Island has always been Lummi Nation homeland

By Community|2021-05-25T11:27:04-07:00May 25th, 2021|3 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-05-20T15:53:47-07:00May 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Greenwashing San Juan County

By Community|2021-05-19T11:04:48-07:00May 19th, 2021|19 Comments

Letter to Editor | Urge county to create a “Truth in Planning” document and public buildout analysis

By Community|2021-05-18T11:14:50-07:00May 18th, 2021|12 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | A little more on voter suppression

By Jackie Bates|2021-05-15T10:45:12-07:00May 15th, 2021|1 Comment

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-05-13T11:00:30-07:00May 14th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Kudos to our health and community services staff for keeping us healthy

By Community|2021-05-10T14:22:58-07:00May 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Thank you for allowing me to serve

By Community|2021-05-11T10:24:57-07:00May 11th, 2021|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | Time for ranked-choice voting in San Juan County

By Community|2021-05-07T13:39:31-07:00May 7th, 2021|4 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-05-06T15:38:18-07:00May 7th, 2021|1 Comment

Climate Eyes | Taking an inventory of where we are in this climate crisis

By Steve Bernheim|2021-05-05T13:03:44-07:00May 5th, 2021|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | There are some amazing, devoted, dedicated folks holding our schools together during this pandemic

By Community|2021-05-05T13:04:42-07:00May 3rd, 2021|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Inside the GOP gerrymander for 2022

By News Source|2021-05-02T16:03:20-07:00May 2nd, 2021|1 Comment

Midnight Mutterings | A (?) murder of crows

By Jackie Bates|2021-05-01T10:04:39-07:00May 1st, 2021|2 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-04-29T14:51:18-07:00April 30th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | A heartfelt thanks for passing this school levy

By Community|2021-04-29T11:08:32-07:00April 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | If not now, when? What COVID-19 teaches us about the future of tourism

By Community|2021-04-29T11:25:03-07:00April 29th, 2021|4 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-04-22T17:20:17-07:00April 23rd, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | School levy will support more than just repair, replacement of equipment

By Community|2021-04-21T12:36:06-07:00April 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I have questions before I can vote for school levy

By Community|2021-04-20T10:32:37-07:00April 20th, 2021|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | Now is the time for School District to think in imaginative, experimental way

By Community|2021-04-17T11:18:07-07:00April 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Crows ll (no cats this time)

By Jackie Bates|2021-04-16T23:00:52-07:00April 17th, 2021|3 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-04-15T14:48:37-07:00April 16th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Technology, capital projects levy help District meet learning demands

By Community|2021-04-15T15:36:24-07:00April 15th, 2021|12 Comments

Letter to Editor | Join me in voting yes for school levy

By Community|2021-04-14T10:13:35-07:00April 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Tax games corporations play

By News Source|2021-04-13T12:13:17-07:00April 13th, 2021|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | In support of technology capital projects levy

By Community|2021-04-12T13:06:49-07:00April 12th, 2021|1 Comment

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-04-08T12:44:40-07:00April 9th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | This COVID vaccine is all about community

By Community|2021-04-07T17:28:21-07:00April 8th, 2021|3 Comments

Guest Opinion | Biden strategy for the race with China

By News Source|2021-04-03T11:47:08-07:00April 5th, 2021|2 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Of cats and crows

By Jackie Bates|2021-03-30T12:04:09-07:00April 3rd, 2021|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | Personal invitation to Land Bank’s community conversation

By Community|2021-04-03T10:46:05-07:00April 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Can vacation rentals be good neighbors?

By Community|2021-03-31T13:38:42-07:00April 2nd, 2021|2 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-04-05T10:24:09-07:00April 2nd, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Passing along the American Rescue Plan stimulus

By Community|2021-04-01T17:59:39-07:00April 1st, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Another thank you from the Food Bank

By Community|2021-03-31T14:04:45-07:00March 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | In support of Proposition 2 for our schools

By Community|2021-03-30T11:14:45-07:00March 30th, 2021|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-03-25T13:53:59-07:00March 26th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | We support Fant, Osterman for OPALCO board

By Community|2021-03-24T11:35:08-07:00March 24th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | I recommend Joe Cohen for OPALCO board

By Community|2021-03-24T11:12:54-07:00March 24th, 2021|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | OK, Joe, what’s next? Voting rights or jobs and taxes?

By Community|2021-03-22T14:29:46-07:00March 22nd, 2021|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | Thank you, Orcas Island, from UW Medicine

By Community|2021-03-22T13:57:23-07:00March 22nd, 2021|5 Comments

Editorial | Have you noticed something familiar in the air? Relief? Hope?

By Lin McNulty|2021-03-20T15:51:14-07:00March 20th, 2021|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | A brief history of vaccines — today’s best defense against COVID-19

By Community|2021-03-20T13:59:45-07:00March 20th, 2021|3 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-03-19T11:17:57-07:00March 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | A thank you to good people

By Community|2021-03-17T10:51:19-07:00March 17th, 2021|1 Comment

Midnight Mutterings | Back to Georgia

By Jackie Bates|2021-03-13T11:16:21-08:00March 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Amend the Charter with a “Universal” bill of rights that includes the rights of nature

By Community|2021-03-12T13:18:03-08:00March 12th, 2021|4 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-03-11T12:01:44-08:00March 12th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | The pure joy, gratitude of having received my vaccine

By Community|2021-03-11T12:33:19-08:00March 11th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Notice: Our vaccine appointment went to junk mail

By Community|2021-03-08T13:12:17-08:00March 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Urge to uphold vacation rental moratorium

By Community|2021-03-08T11:51:43-08:00March 8th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | In support of moratorium on vacation rental permits

By Community|2021-03-08T11:36:11-08:00March 8th, 2021|8 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-03-04T13:52:34-08:00March 5th, 2021|1 Comment

Editorial | Historic ties between pandemics, extremism

By Lin McNulty|2021-03-01T15:11:59-08:00March 1st, 2021|3 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | There was this thing

By Jackie Bates|2021-02-27T11:05:09-08:00February 27th, 2021|5 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-02-26T11:07:45-08:00February 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | We have good cause to extend vacation rental moratorium

By Community|2021-02-25T15:46:57-08:00February 26th, 2021|14 Comments

Guest Opinion | Food security vs. nutritional security

By Community|2021-02-23T14:51:26-08:00February 24th, 2021|2 Comments

Guest Opinion | Republicans challenge who votes in 2022

By Community|2021-02-23T14:16:40-08:00February 23rd, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | New medical center now has a solid foundation

By Community|2021-02-23T13:22:24-08:00February 23rd, 2021|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | After recent snow, tow truck operator says, “well done, Orcas”

By Community|2021-02-19T21:48:21-08:00February 19th, 2021|1 Comment

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-02-18T17:21:20-08:00February 19th, 2021|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | Thank you, National Guard

By Community|2021-02-16T16:30:58-08:00February 16th, 2021|4 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Zooming into matrimony

By Jackie Bates|2021-02-13T10:25:59-08:00February 13th, 2021|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-02-11T11:14:10-08:00February 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Huge kudos to the vaccination team

By Community|2021-02-06T11:03:55-08:00February 6th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Doctors abandoned their commitment to community

By Community|2021-02-05T11:13:10-08:00February 5th, 2021|26 Comments

Letter to Editor | A gigantic MLK Day of Service thank you

By Community|2021-02-04T16:46:20-08:00February 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Extraordinary talent on Orcas

By Community|2021-02-04T11:37:11-08:00February 4th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | I’m losing my doctor

By Community|2021-02-01T13:05:45-08:00February 1st, 2021|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | I am concerned about the future of healthcare on Orcas

By Community|2021-01-31T12:11:11-08:00February 1st, 2021|3 Comments