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Letter to the Editor: Carolyn Jewett Shows Judicial Temperament and Wisdom
-- by Cindy Wolf -- In the maelstrom of the political moment it is a pleasure to meet a young lawyer genuinely endowed with a judicial temperament and wisdom born of life experience struggling in
Guest Opinion | Why is Our County Council Doing Only the “Minimum” for Orca?
-- from Stephanie Buffum for FRIENDS of the San Juans -- At its October 8 meeting, the San Juan County Council missed an important opportunity to make a significant contribution to promote the survival of
Letter to the Editor: Another Reason To Support Randy Gaylord
-- by Brian Ehrmantraut -- Randy Gaylord, in addition to his other roles, in our small county serves as our County's coroner and medical examiner. In a small community such as ours, this is a
Letter to Editor | OPALCO Supports WA I-1631
-- from Foster Hildreth, OPALCO General Manager -- The Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) Board of Directors support renewable power, electric vehicles, carbon reduction and protection of our Salish Sea. Washington’s Initiative 1631 is
Orcas Women’s Coalition Endorses Election Candidates and Issues
-- from Cindy Wolf for the Orcas Women's Coalition (OWC) Orcas Women’s Coalition 2018 Midterm Endorsements Candidates: State Representative, 40th LD – Debra Lekanoff With 20 years of experience in Swinomish government, advocacy for education
Letter to Editor | How Do I Fairly Navigate the Sheriff’s Guild Endorsement?
-- from Jenny Fouquette -- I recently read the endorsement from the sheriff’s guild and am trying to determine the importance of the letter on both sides. It’s very clear the letter was specifically written
Letter to Editor | Steve Brandli is Fair, Compassionate, Knowledgeable
-- from Tara Wilding -- In 2011, I was referred to Steve Brandli by another attorney in San Juan County because he was “the best attorney in the County.” I was facing a life threatening
Letter to Editor | Why I Support Randy Gaylord
-- from Karen Vedder -- My 12 years of service as civil deputy prosecuting attorney in San Juan County gives me a certain perspective on the upcoming election for Prosecuting Attorney. There are key questions
Letter to the Editor: Our Necessary Alliance
-- by Bill Appel -- This will have been a hotly contested election. There have been allegations of errors, omissions and behavior, some of which but for the public stature of the targets, might arguably
Erin White Reigns as Homecoming Queen
-- by Tess White -- Orcas 2018 Homecoming Queen Erin White I have lived on an island for 21 years now and I am grateful. I am grateful for the beauty and the
Letter to Editor | Vote YES for our Heroes
-- from Joe Gaydos -- I am voting yes for the San Juan County Home Fund this year. We need this to provide more affordable housing in San Juan County and keep our islands a
Letter to Editor | Krebs is Fair, Reasonable, Firm
UPDATED: This post has been updated to include the full text. -- from Uzek Susol -- I have lived on Beautiful Orcas Island for 48 years and been in business for 29 years. I have worked
Letter to Editor | Gaylord Has My Support
-- from Kathy Morris -- I am writing this letter in support of Randy Gaylord for County Prosecutor. I have lived in San Juan County for over 20 years and have gotten to know Randy
Letter to Editor | Another Tax? What If We …
-- from Bob Waunch -- Why is it that as soon as someone has an idea to help solve a problem the first thing that comes up is – let’s create a new tax! Instead,
Letter to Editor | Affordable Housing – From A Senior Point of View
-- from Madie Murray -- Being a proud Senior myself and one who is faced with the very real possibility that my current home may not be where I can stay ‘til my end of
