Opinion Archives - Page 9 of 40

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-12-09T17:27:40-08:00December 10th, 2021|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Climate resilience actions overdue

By Community|2021-12-05T14:26:04-08:00December 6th, 2021|7 Comments

Sun Days on Orcas | Festivity central

By Community|2021-12-12T15:12:09-08:00December 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Taking a closer look at solar power in the San Juans

By Community|2021-12-03T15:18:01-08:00December 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Stacey is back

By Jackie Bates|2021-12-04T12:04:20-08:00December 4th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Where has OIFR gone?

By Community|2021-12-04T20:16:17-08:00December 3rd, 2021|13 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-12-02T17:17:57-08:00December 3rd, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | When contact info blows away in a storm

By Community|2021-11-28T15:45:37-08:00November 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Sun Days on Orcas | Options

By Community|2021-11-26T16:34:03-08:00November 28th, 2021|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-11-26T22:24:28-08:00November 26th, 2021|1 Comment

Occam steps in to deliver our Thanksgiving greetings

By S. C. Watson|2021-11-24T17:03:18-08:00November 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | We can build bridges and move a mountain; What a community!

By Community|2021-11-24T13:45:43-08:00November 24th, 2021|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | Contributions to Community Emergency Fund help direct resources where they are needed most

By Community|2021-11-24T13:42:46-08:00November 24th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | We need to ask ‘why’ of our Fire Department

By Community|2021-11-23T12:30:48-08:00November 23rd, 2021|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | Thank you to our public health workforce

By Community|2021-11-22T13:04:26-08:00November 22nd, 2021|2 Comments

Climate Eyes | Dry wet

By Steve Bernheim|2021-11-20T15:10:25-08:00November 22nd, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | A community comes together

By Community|2021-11-20T16:33:18-08:00November 21st, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Take action to eliminate those unwanted catalogs in the mail

By Community|2021-11-20T12:23:20-08:00November 21st, 2021|1 Comment

Sun Days on Orcas | Thankful

By Community|2021-11-21T13:22:26-08:00November 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | If you build it, they will come… ***

By Jackie Bates|2021-11-19T15:21:49-08:00November 20th, 2021|1 Comment

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-11-18T16:22:15-08:00November 19th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Open letter to community from Fire Chief Williams

By Community|2021-11-17T19:46:12-08:00November 18th, 2021|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | I’m leaving the fire department with heavy heart

By Community|2021-11-17T16:29:10-08:00November 17th, 2021|15 Comments

Editorial | In the meantime, Orcas islanders still rely on you, OIFR, so do the right thing

By Lin McNulty|2021-11-14T21:30:51-08:00November 15th, 2021|11 Comments

Sun Days on Orcas | Festivity inventory

By Community|2021-11-13T16:39:09-08:00November 14th, 2021|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-11-11T16:36:01-08:00November 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Sun Days on Orcas | How to “do” Sundays?

By Community|2021-11-07T13:55:17-08:00November 7th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Did you meet Assistant Fire Chief finalists on island today for interviews?

By Community|2021-11-06T16:10:59-07:00November 6th, 2021|4 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Have you thanked your kidney lately?

By Jackie Bates|2021-11-06T12:11:28-07:00November 6th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Let’s bring back Armistice Day

By Community|2021-11-05T22:34:44-07:00November 6th, 2021|6 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-11-04T17:10:58-07:00November 5th, 2021|2 Comments

Sun Days on Orcas | The real Orcas Island

By Community|2021-11-01T13:43:27-07:00October 31st, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Shepler, simply, is best person for fire commissioner

By Community|2021-10-29T18:58:51-07:00October 30th, 2021|1 Comment

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-10-28T16:29:03-07:00October 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Vote ‘no’ on Propositions 3, 5, and 6

By Community|2021-10-27T14:19:41-07:00October 27th, 2021|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | I encourage a ‘yes’ vote on all Charter amendments

By Community|2021-10-27T14:14:42-07:00October 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Reject charter amendment proposition 1

By Community|2021-10-27T14:09:23-07:00October 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | We stand behind Shepler for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-26T11:34:10-07:00October 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I’m supporting Wes for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-23T11:46:34-07:00October 24th, 2021|1 Comment

Sun Days on Orcas | Urgent

By Community|2021-10-24T14:16:59-07:00October 24th, 2021|9 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | More on plastic…

By Jackie Bates|2021-10-23T11:22:41-07:00October 23rd, 2021|1 Comment

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-10-21T16:23:22-07:00October 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Editorial | We are being too nice to receive excellent WSF service. Wait — what!!??

By Lin McNulty|2021-10-21T15:10:56-07:00October 21st, 2021|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | My opposition statement to Charter Amendments

By Community|2021-10-20T12:30:51-07:00October 20th, 2021|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Code red for American democracy

By Community|2021-10-19T13:59:22-07:00October 19th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Shepler is the best person for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-19T13:51:00-07:00October 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Reject Charter amendments

By Community|2021-10-18T15:37:28-07:00October 19th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | We know we can trust Patrick Shepler for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-17T17:03:21-07:00October 18th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Opposed to most of the Charter Amendments

By Community|2021-10-17T12:28:53-07:00October 18th, 2021|12 Comments

Sun Days on Orcas | Unexpected healing

By Community|2021-10-18T12:45:07-07:00October 17th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Shepler understands the role of the fire service in our community

By Community|2021-10-16T15:54:25-07:00October 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Yes, Patrick Shepler for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-15T16:18:24-07:00October 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Please join me in supporting upcoming climate proposals on the ballot

By Community|2021-10-15T17:24:50-07:00October 16th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Strong support for Shepler as Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-15T12:34:50-07:00October 15th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Wes Heinmiller has my vote for fire commissioner

By Community|2021-10-16T15:24:38-07:00October 15th, 2021|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | I encourage you to support our charter amendments

By Community|2021-10-14T17:29:45-07:00October 15th, 2021|1 Comment

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-10-14T15:37:08-07:00October 15th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | I eagerly endorse Shepler for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-11T12:49:20-07:00October 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Hey, Council, did you see this?

By Community|2021-10-10T11:20:39-07:00October 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I strongly support Heinmiller’s retention on Fire Commission

By Community|2021-10-10T11:29:38-07:00October 10th, 2021|1 Comment

Sun Days on Orcas | Island time explained

By Community|2021-10-10T10:57:43-07:00October 10th, 2021|2 Comments

Guest Opinion | A haunting visual honors our COVID dead

By News Source|2021-10-10T12:25:42-07:00October 9th, 2021|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | Tourism does not contribute to actual neighborhoods

By Community|2021-10-09T14:43:15-07:00October 9th, 2021|11 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Kitty death with dignity

By Jackie Bates|2021-10-08T22:31:05-07:00October 9th, 2021|1 Comment

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-10-07T16:00:51-07:00October 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | The San Juans don’t belong in same legislative district as Whidbey Island

By Community|2021-10-04T19:32:09-07:00October 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Join me in supporting Patrick Shepler for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-05T14:10:34-07:00October 5th, 2021|4 Comments

Sun Days on Orcas | Like mice

By Community|2021-10-02T19:39:02-07:00October 3rd, 2021|1 Comment

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-10-01T14:58:14-07:00October 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | No evidence exists to support VR caps

By Community|2021-09-29T20:47:11-07:00September 28th, 2021|14 Comments

Sun Days on Orcas | What you can’t get back

By Community|2021-09-26T11:01:57-07:00September 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | County Council, science is powerful

By Community|2021-09-24T17:32:46-07:00September 24th, 2021|10 Comments

Letter to Editor | Council has more to consider with environmental matters

By Community|2021-09-23T17:37:25-07:00September 24th, 2021|1 Comment

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-09-23T17:23:26-07:00September 24th, 2021|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | Mammogram van a success

By Community|2021-09-23T14:43:49-07:00September 23rd, 2021|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | SJC residents will vote on amendments addressing climate change, environmental protection, justice and equity in Nov.

By Community|2021-09-22T18:13:45-07:00September 22nd, 2021|3 Comments

Sun Days on Orcas | A letter to my children about hardship

By Community|2021-09-19T11:20:58-07:00September 19th, 2021|3 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Hummers

By Jackie Bates|2021-09-18T11:28:12-07:00September 18th, 2021|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-09-16T16:18:35-07:00September 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Hey, county councilors, it’s time to think like an engineer

By Community|2021-09-12T14:07:20-07:00September 13th, 2021|8 Comments

Letter to Editor | Do not let us, nor our children, forget September 11

By Community|2021-09-12T15:12:08-07:00September 12th, 2021|1 Comment

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-09-09T16:33:02-07:00September 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | 2021 Docket request (build-out analysis)

By Community|2021-09-08T12:41:30-07:00September 8th, 2021|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | Time to acknowledge the expert service of OIFR

By Community|2021-09-04T16:10:35-07:00September 5th, 2021|4 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Nurse Ratched

By Jackie Bates|2021-09-04T12:57:52-07:00September 4th, 2021|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-09-02T17:55:27-07:00September 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Thanks for lettuce-ing entertain you

By Community|2021-08-30T11:37:47-07:00August 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | OIFR extinguishes wildland fire, while department morale plummets

By Community|2021-08-30T11:22:19-07:00August 30th, 2021|7 Comments

Typo? Or is WSF finally being upfront about their staffing shortages?

By Lin McNulty|2021-08-27T22:34:26-07:00August 27th, 2021|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | Eastsound P.O. workers are efficient, friendly

By Community|2021-08-26T15:24:13-07:00August 27th, 2021|3 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-08-26T15:49:25-07:00August 27th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Crisis of loneliness

By Community|2021-08-23T11:17:00-07:00August 23rd, 2021|2 Comments

Climate Eyes | Will salmon return to Orcas Island? Are we too dried out?

By Steve Bernheim|2021-08-23T15:55:44-07:00August 23rd, 2021|4 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Ladies and Gentlemen…

By Jackie Bates|2021-09-24T16:09:17-07:00August 21st, 2021|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-08-19T16:26:54-07:00August 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Thank you, Island Rides

By Community|2021-08-19T12:59:30-07:00August 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | An open letter to editors of theOrcasonian and the Sounder

By Community|2021-08-17T11:12:42-07:00August 17th, 2021|8 Comments

Guest Opinion | VR proposed caps are data-based? Maybe not

By Community|2021-08-16T11:30:59-07:00August 16th, 2021|24 Comments

Letter to Editor | A good first step

By Community|2021-08-15T17:09:11-07:00August 16th, 2021|9 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-08-13T09:54:05-07:00August 13th, 2021|Comments Off