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

By S. C. Watson|2024-02-22T16:23:56-08:00February 23rd, 2024|Comments Off

As the Paradigm Shifts | Beginning to live for real

By Rosie Kuhn|2024-02-16T15:18:03-08:00February 17th, 2024|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2024-02-15T20:21:39-08:00February 16th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Eastsound Water’s February board meeting

By Community|2024-02-15T15:30:42-08:00February 14th, 2024|9 Comments

Letter to Editor | Thank you, Orcas Island

By Community|2024-02-14T11:12:08-08:00February 14th, 2024|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Where did our community go?

By Community|2024-02-12T12:22:54-08:00February 12th, 2024|13 Comments

Sun Days on Orcas | 27 things about Philana Goodrich

By Edee Kulper|2024-02-21T14:34:47-08:00February 11th, 2024|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Celebrities

By Jackie Bates|2024-02-10T12:07:50-08:00February 10th, 2024|1 Comment

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

By S. C. Watson|2024-02-08T18:58:49-08:00February 9th, 2024|1 Comment

As the Paradigm Shifts | Let go of the belief that there should be a guarantee

By Rosie Kuhn|2024-02-03T12:04:40-08:00February 3rd, 2024|1 Comment

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

By S. C. Watson|2024-02-01T14:28:07-08:00February 2nd, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Thank you to the community for your support during cancer treatments

By Community|2024-01-31T15:11:42-08:00January 31st, 2024|1 Comment

Island Ways | Nantucket reservation system breaks down again

By News Source|2024-01-27T15:28:01-08:00January 27th, 2024|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Bear

By Jackie Bates|2024-01-26T21:50:23-08:00January 27th, 2024|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | ‘Dead Man Walking’ opera was enormously uplifting

By Community|2024-01-26T13:51:54-08:00January 26th, 2024|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2024-01-25T16:11:08-08:00January 26th, 2024|3 Comments

Guest Opinion | Hey, OIFR lieutenants, come on now

By Community|2024-01-23T15:15:48-08:00January 23rd, 2024|9 Comments

Letter to Editor | How much snow must we heat to be able to flush ?

By Community|2024-01-22T15:36:32-08:00January 22nd, 2024|1 Comment

As the Paradigm Shifts | Who’s not ready — Holler “I”

By Rosie Kuhn|2024-01-20T16:06:04-08:00January 20th, 2024|2 Comments

Guest Opinion | Open letter to Fire Commission announcing no confidence

By Community|2024-01-20T15:39:20-08:00January 20th, 2024|32 Comments

Letter to Editor | We have some preschool challenges

By Community|2024-01-18T14:21:23-08:00January 18th, 2024|2 Comments

Guest Opinion | Let’s remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Community|2024-01-15T10:26:38-08:00January 15th, 2024|5 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Yep, it’s cold

By Jackie Bates|2024-01-13T13:00:34-08:00January 13th, 2024|8 Comments

Letter to Editor | We need to have resources available for our students’ education

By Community|2024-01-12T15:54:52-08:00January 12th, 2024|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2024-01-11T13:53:18-08:00January 12th, 2024|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Are tourists the answer for our local community?

By Community|2024-01-10T14:00:16-08:00January 10th, 2024|8 Comments

As the Paradigm Shifts | I don’t like being told what to do

By Rosie Kuhn|2024-01-08T14:59:39-08:00January 9th, 2024|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2024-01-04T15:01:42-08:00January 5th, 2024|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I’m choosing not to be an OIFR volunteer

By Community|2024-01-01T15:26:34-08:00January 2nd, 2024|9 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | We are all immigrants

By Community|2023-12-30T13:17:11-08:00December 30th, 2023|3 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2023-12-28T13:14:30-08:00December 29th, 2023|1 Comment

Full Moon Tarot | We seek help and learn our natures but it’s not yet time to leap

By Nik Schulz|2023-12-25T16:52:40-08:00December 26th, 2023|Comments Off

As the Paradigm Shifts | The re-enchantment of our inner-Santa

By Rosie Kuhn|2023-12-18T15:52:34-08:00December 23rd, 2023|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2023-12-21T13:12:14-08:00December 22nd, 2023|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Aloha

By Jackie Bates|2023-12-17T12:22:09-08:00December 17th, 2023|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2023-12-14T14:52:58-08:00December 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Good news? Chelan remains on SJI route

By Community|2023-12-14T13:48:53-08:00December 14th, 2023|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Why is San Juan County not talking about Ecological Overshoot? Part 3

By Community|2024-08-23T12:30:05-07:00December 13th, 2023|13 Comments

Letter to Editor | Good luck getting to America for the holidays

By Community|2023-12-11T17:16:38-08:00December 11th, 2023|Comments Off

As the Paradigm Shifts | So, you think you are losing your marbles, eh?

By Rosie Kuhn|2023-12-08T16:58:20-08:00December 9th, 2023|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2023-12-07T20:15:26-08:00December 8th, 2023|Comments Off

Washington State Ferries problem is a management problem

By News Source|2023-12-06T15:53:03-08:00December 6th, 2023|17 Comments

Letter to Editor | The solution to the Amazon problem on Orcas Island

By Community|2023-12-03T12:08:12-08:00December 3rd, 2023|14 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Without feathers

By Jackie Bates|2023-12-03T11:42:47-08:00December 3rd, 2023|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Here’s some thoughts on this airplane noise hassle

By Community|2023-12-01T18:16:11-08:00December 1st, 2023|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | About that recent election

By Community|2023-12-01T14:02:57-08:00December 1st, 2023|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Thanks for your support; and there’s more we can do

By Community|2023-12-01T13:34:41-08:00December 1st, 2023|3 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2023-11-30T16:02:53-08:00December 1st, 2023|1 Comment

Full Moon Tarot | Joy and self trust face difficulty in love

By Nik Schulz|2023-11-27T12:25:17-08:00November 27th, 2023|Comments Off

Flotsam & Jetsam | A Turkey Day tale

By Maurice Austin|2023-11-26T17:22:47-08:00November 27th, 2023|3 Comments

As the Paradigm Shifts | Give an inch, gain a mile

By Rosie Kuhn|2023-11-24T14:40:43-08:00November 25th, 2023|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2023-11-23T17:34:12-08:00November 24th, 2023|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2023-11-22T15:58:47-08:00November 23rd, 2023|2 Comments

Guest Opinion | Thank you for your service and welcome aboard

By Community|2023-11-21T12:43:24-08:00November 21st, 2023|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Time to brumate?

By Jackie Bates|2023-11-18T12:44:05-08:00November 18th, 2023|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2023-11-17T09:33:43-08:00November 17th, 2023|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | I intend to vote ‘Yes’ on this budget

By Community|2023-11-13T16:13:19-08:00November 13th, 2023|8 Comments

As the Paradigm Shifts | Wonders never cease

By Rosie Kuhn|2023-11-10T16:32:34-08:00November 11th, 2023|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2023-11-09T17:08:19-08:00November 10th, 2023|3 Comments

Flotsam & Jetsam | We’ve got a bee in the house

By Community|2023-11-07T13:00:52-08:00November 7th, 2023|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | A brief, but sweet nap

By Community|2023-11-07T12:01:19-08:00November 7th, 2023|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | Be sure to read this, especially if you have not yet voted

By Community|2023-11-04T13:23:28-07:00November 4th, 2023|27 Comments

Midnight Mutterings: Entropy (and Witches)

By Jackie Bates|2023-11-04T12:38:45-07:00November 4th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Reasons why Toni Knudson has my vote

By Community|2023-11-03T13:03:36-07:00November 3rd, 2023|2 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2023-11-02T13:56:52-07:00November 3rd, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | My vote for Kate Hansen is well-considered

By Community|2023-11-01T12:06:26-07:00November 1st, 2023|Comments Off

Flotsam & Jetsam | Looks fine at a distance — until you get up close

By Community|2023-10-30T13:02:28-07:00October 30th, 2023|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Kate Hansen – What Orcas Fire needs

By Community|2023-10-29T13:10:53-07:00October 29th, 2023|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | I’ll be voting YES on the Fire Dept levy

By Community|2023-10-28T12:31:33-07:00October 28th, 2023|9 Comments

Full Moon Tarot | Leaving leads to freedom

By Nik Schulz|2023-10-26T20:00:16-07:00October 28th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Join me in voting for Hansen, Gaylord for Fire Commissioners

By Community|2023-10-27T13:56:24-07:00October 27th, 2023|2 Comments

As the Paradigm Shifts | Depression is so depressing

By Rosie Kuhn|2023-10-27T18:37:35-07:00October 27th, 2023|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2023-10-26T18:59:18-07:00October 27th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Vote No on the fire levy and support the new Board of Fire Commissioner candidates

By Community|2023-10-26T12:52:12-07:00October 26th, 2023|7 Comments

Letter to Editor | I urge your vote for Brian Ehrmantraut as Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-22T13:22:49-07:00October 23rd, 2023|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Huge thank you to Barry Madan for his years of service

By Community|2023-10-22T13:15:28-07:00October 23rd, 2023|Comments Off

I support the team of Knudson, Gaylord, Ehrmantraut

By Community|2023-10-23T12:01:59-07:00October 23rd, 2023|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | My Port vote goes to Mia Kartiganer

By Community|2023-10-23T11:53:56-07:00October 23rd, 2023|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Vote No on Fire Levy. Vote for Randy, Brian and Toni

By Community|2023-10-23T11:49:28-07:00October 23rd, 2023|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Alan Stameisen, Nick Negulescu and Jim Biddick for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-22T22:02:25-07:00October 23rd, 2023|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | I’m voicing my support for Toni

By Community|2023-10-22T13:55:47-07:00October 23rd, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | My name is Toni and I’m running for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-21T17:11:01-07:00October 21st, 2023|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Kate Hansen has the right experience for Orcas Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-21T11:51:00-07:00October 21st, 2023|2 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Turtle / Tortoise

By Jackie Bates|2023-10-21T11:12:23-07:00October 21st, 2023|6 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2023-10-19T16:39:44-07:00October 20th, 2023|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | We should work together in favor of OIFR

By Community|2023-10-19T15:40:16-07:00October 19th, 2023|11 Comments

Letter to Editor | My support for Fire Commission is with Kate Hansen

By Community|2023-10-19T13:14:09-07:00October 19th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I support Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-18T13:50:08-07:00October 18th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I support Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-18T13:44:24-07:00October 18th, 2023|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | No does not mean no to our Fire Commissioners

By Community|2023-10-17T14:07:04-07:00October 17th, 2023|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | In support of Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commission

By Community|2023-10-17T13:42:29-07:00October 17th, 2023|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | I strongly support Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-16T13:29:02-07:00October 16th, 2023|Comments Off

As the Paradigm Shifts | Five reasons why I don’t tell people what to do

By Rosie Kuhn|2023-10-13T17:17:03-07:00October 14th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Rick Fant for Port of Orcas

By Community|2023-10-13T12:22:16-07:00October 13th, 2023|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2023-10-13T10:04:56-07:00October 13th, 2023|2 Comments

Guest Opinion | Why I support a San Juan County motor vehicle fee

By Community|2023-10-11T11:51:32-07:00October 11th, 2023|10 Comments

Guest Opinion | Destination Management Plan is still open for public comment until end of this month

By Community|2023-10-09T13:08:45-07:00October 9th, 2023|10 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Cassidy Hutchinson’s new book

By Jackie Bates|2023-10-07T15:07:15-07:00October 7th, 2023|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2023-10-05T14:49:08-07:00October 6th, 2023|Comments Off

Full Moon Tarot | Sorrow and hidden action give way to deep appreciation

By Nik Schulz|2023-10-02T16:50:28-07:00October 2nd, 2023|Comments Off