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Letter to Editor | Turn Your Comments Into Action
-- from Bob Gamble, reprinted upon request -- I read the excellent article Matthew Gilbert wrote on the airport expansion and all the great comments that followed. Unfortunately I'm worried that many of the people
Letter to Editor | I Support Power for the People
-- from Colleen Kenimond -- I am Colleen Kenimond and I am the adult public defender for San Juan County. This is my sixth year in this position, and my 24th in criminal practice both
Letter to Editor | Thank You Paris and Friends
-- from The Orcas Community Resource Center Board and Staff -- The Orcas Community Resource Center has a big job providing a safety net to the members of our community who need help, whether it’s a
Guest Opinion | Elections Provide Opportunity to Review Performance of Elected Officials
-- from Alex MacLeod -- One of the best things about democracy is we get an opportunity on a regular basis to review the performance of our elected leaders and decide if they merit continued
Editorial | Who’s the Master of All These Plans?
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- Are you as weary as I am? It seems there is just too much going on right now, what with the Russia investigation (and the related ongoing/upcoming trials);
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,
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
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
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
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
Letter to Editor | Vote Alex Ramel for State Rep.
-- from Andy Wickstrand -- Primary ballots have been mailed and I encourage you to join me in voting for Alex Ramel for State Representative. I have known Alex for 20 years and he is genuinely
Guest Opinion: The Growing Elephant in the Room
-- by Kathi Ciskowski -- Last week I went to the monthly Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting. This is a group of hard working citizens (appointed to this committee for various term lengths) who provide
Guest Opinion: What is Needed at the Port of Orcas
-- by Bea vonTobel, former ORS Port Manager-- First, a little history Since the first FAA grant was authorized in 1975, total federal dollars invested in the Orcas Island Airport have totaled $8,836,631.00. Between 2007
Letter to Editor | Vote for Debra Lekanoff, Washington 40th Legislative District
-- from Sandy Strehlou and David Meiland -- Debra Lekanoff is running for the 40th Legislative District seat currently held by State Representative Kristine Lytton, who is stepping down. Lytton has been a solid voice
A Poem: The Vocabulary of My Daymares
--by Jens Kruse -- Alternative facts. Fake news. Very dishonest people. Enemies of the people. American carnage. Mexican rapists. Infesting. Animals. Fake news. Very unfair. Trade war. Easy to win. Canadians burnt down the White
