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Book Review: The Death of Truth
-- from Jens Kruse -- Michiko Kakutani – the Pulitzer Prize winning recently retired chief literary critic of the New York Times – has written a book that is absolutely essential reading for our times.
School Board Reviews Chicken Pox, Math Curriculum and Budget in Regular Meeting
-- by Leif, Orcas Issues reporter-- In the first of four reports to the Orcas Island Public School Board on Thursday, July 26th, San Juan County Health & Community Services Director Mark Tompkins and Community
Revised Decision in Grellet-Tinner/Parker Case
-- from Randall Gaylord, San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney/Coroner Today [July 27], Judge Andrew issued a new decision in the case of former high school teacher Gerald Grellet Tinner against former Detective Stephen Parker. On
What We Talk About When We Talk with Rick Hughes
-- by Margie Doyle -- When Rick Hughes first became County Councilman, he held office hours every Friday at the Senior Center for people to drop in and talk to him. But that rarely happened.
No Time Limits on Political Signs, Council Decides
-- by Margie Doyle -- Nothing is simple or straightforward in today's world as the joint County Planning Commission/Council meeting proved out last Friday, July 20. What Makes a Sign Political? Which Logs are OK
Letter to Editor | Gaylord Retains My Respect
-- from Catherine Pederson -- Randy Gaylord has been a friend and trusted advisor to our family for nearly 25 years. In the early 1970s I moved to Orcas Island with my husband, Dale Pederson,
Sheriff’s Report | July 28 – 25, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- July 18, 2018 18-005055 Animal at Large 06:46:53 07/18/18 A Lopez Island woman picked up a dog sitting in the middle of the road on her way
Letter to Editor | Wholehearted Support of Nick Power
-- from Dean I. Tharp, Bellingham -- I am writing in wholehearted support of Nick Power’s candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney. As a former union representative and advocate for San Juan Island County employees I have
New Ferry Suquamish Joins State Fleet
-- from Washington State Ferries -- A new vessel has joined the state ferry fleet. On Thursday, July 26, Washington State Ferries officially accepted the Suquamish from ship builder Vigor. The Suquamish is scheduled to
Guest Editorial: Critical Questions about the Port Master Plan
-- by Susan Malins -- Dear Neighbors; Many of us feel especially protective these days of Orcas Island’s nature and culture, as we should. Critical Areas Best Management Practices state that protection is foremost; second
NAS Whidbey SAR Rescues Hiker In Cascade Mountains
-- from Whidbey Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued an injured hiker near Slate Peak, east of Ross Lake, Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
Next Airport Master Plan Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, July 26, 3:30 p.m., Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- from DOWL for Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas will hold a special Airport Master Plan meeting on Thursday, July 26, 2018
Letter to Editor | We Need a Champion Like Alex Ramel
-- from Nancy DeVaux -- When I learned that Alex Ramel’s background includes experience with creating permanently affordable housing, my ears perked up. Then I attended one of his events and had the chance to
Primary Election – The Back of the Ballot
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- After my recent post about the “Primary Election – What’s New?” I was reminded by an astute Lopez reader that the long ballot has a very important second
Rick Hughes Calls Debra Lekanoff the Right Person at the Right Time
-- from Debra Lekanoff -- San Juan County Council Rick Hughes announced today his endorsement of Debra Lekanoff for the Washington State House of Representatives 40th District. “I support Debra and feel she will continue
Letter to Editor | Ramel Would Bring Motivation, Energy to Job
-- from John and Emily Geyman -- We are writing in strong support of Alex Ramel as a candidate to represent us in the 40th District. Among his many strengths, he has a proven ability
