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Letter to Editor | YES for Homes, But NO to Prop 1
-- from Mike Carlson -- While I agree that we could use more available housing in the islands in almost all forms, it’s been that way for as long as I can remember….we live on
Guest Opinion | Aging on the Salish Sea
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- There is a myth that seniors on Orcas Island are well off and can access services they need through private or public resources. My observations as
Letter to Editor | Enthusiastic Support for Power
-- from Bill Karges -- Nick Power is my next door neighbor I enthusiastically support him for Prosecuting Attorney. San Juan County has a drug problem and it is getting worse. The problem for a
Guest Opinion | We Lost the Supreme Court – Now What?
-- from Learner Limbach -- 'Flood the Capital' Rally, United States Supreme Court, October 6, 2018 On Saturday October 6th I found myself sitting on the steps of the United States Supreme Court,
Letter to Editor | We Would Be Well-served by Brandli
-- from Lawrence Curt Delay and Jonathan Rands -- We two lawyers, who include the San Juan County District Court in our practice, support Steve Brandli for San Juan County District Court Judge because Steve’s
Editorial | Death by Accommodation
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The origin story of most people I know – that is, how they ended up on Orcas Island – usually includes a respectful homage to the archipelago’s
Letter to Editor | You May Want to Stay On-island During 3-boat Ferry Schedule
-- from Laurel Rust -- Hopefully everyone is aware that from October 22 through November 4, the San Juan Islands will be on a "three-boat schedule." The times of sailings to and from the mainland
Letter to Editor | Power Articulate and Smart
-- from Paul Arons -- I have lived on San Juan Island since 2002 and have been practicing law for nearly forty years. I have known Nick Power since I began practicing law in Washington,
Letter to Editor | Brandli a Great Person and Attorney
-- from Lauren Sands -- We hired Stephen A. Brandli as our attorney in a local boundary dispute. I was floored by the depth and breadth of Steve's real estate knowledge and I continually refer
Letter to Editor | Our Revolution County Voting Guide
-- from Our Revolution Steering Committee -- Shortly after the November, 2016 election, a San Juan County branch of Our Revolution (OR) was formed. As were so many people at the time, we were concerned
Letter to Editor | Asher Has My Wholehearted Endorsement
-- from James T. Powers -- I write to wholeheartedly endorse Jeff Asher for the position of Sheriff of San Juan County. I have known Jeff for over 20 years, having met him in my
Guest Opinion: County Development Potential Needs Discussion
-- by Joe Symons -- At the San Juan County/Department of Community Development (DCD) Orcas Island workshop held at the Eastsound Fire Hall last Wednesday (Oct 10, 2018), I showed maps that describe the development
Letter to Editor | Approval of I-1631 is Urgent Call to Action
-- from Katie Fleming -- As a mom of two young children, this week was another hard one for me in regard to climate change and the future of younger generations. On Monday, the Intergovernmental
Letter to the Editor: Disdain Fear-Mongering Candidate
--by Anthony Simpson-- I received a dire email from a candidate for prosecuting attorney warning of Methamphetamine and Heroine in our schools. This is a fear tactic to get your vote and is not supported
Letter to the Editor: Jewett Upholds Standards of Our Judiciary
-- by Judith L. Chovan -- The recent political drama over the appointment of a Supreme Court Justice has added another dose of angst to our society, in part because of the standards we expect
