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Letter to Editor | Thanks for an Eggcellent Hunt
-- from Don Webster -- On Saturday, Apr. 15, the Orcas Island Lions Club hosted its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Moran State Park. There were at least 136 eager egg hunters that morning and
Letter to Editor | Assumptions, Habits, and Friday Harbor EV Car Show
-- from Bill Appel -- San Juan County is a treasured as a place to live and to visit. Convenience at the expense of the environment is not generally honored here. But habits, arising out
Guest Opinion | Protect our Swallow Population
-- from Sadie Bailey -- The swallows have returned late this spring; they'll need to make up for lost time in building their nests. Aerodynamic wonders and superhero insect-eaters, swallow's beautiful acrobatics are a joyful
Letter to Editor | Where OPALCO Is and Where It’s Going
-- from Mark Madsen and Vince Dauciunas -- OPALCO is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, and as we approach the Annual Meeting, we are also electing Directors from District 1, covering San Juan, Henry, Pearl,
Letter to Editor | Your Contribution to American Legion Scholarship Fund is Needed
-- from Judi Resch -- Each year, at this time, we reach out to the community (businesses and individuals) requesting a contribution of $25 for the continued funding of the scholarships. We will post an
Guest Opinion | Whale Watching Endangers Our Orca
-- from Janet Thomas -- The public comment deadline for supporting a protection zone for our Southern Resident orca whales is Apr. 13. The Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW) are facing extinction. The science is
Guest Editorial: State Legislators Block Internet Intrusion
-- from the Daily Olympian -- Aided by the Congress, President Donald Trump struck a blow this week for high-tech freedom and against individuals’ privacy on the internet. Perhaps the Other Washington can strike back.
Letter to Editor | Vacation Rentals a Cash Cow for San Juan County
-- from Karen J. Key Speck -- Dear San Juan County Councilpersons Hughes, Stephens, Watson I am writing to express opinion on pending changes to the Vacation Rental Permits issued by San Juan County. Recent
Guest Opinion | Eastsound Vision Needs Many Voices
-- from Marilyn Jonassen -- I attended the event for public comment on the recently crafted Vision Statement for Eastsound on Friday night and was reassured by the amount of citizen interest in the future
Letter to Editor | Thanks for United Way Support
-- from Orcas Community Resource Center Board of Directors & Staff -- The Orcas Community Resource Center would like to thank United Way San Juan County for their continued support of our organization’s efforts to
Letter to Editor | Many Thanks to OWL Supporters
-- from Suzanne Olson, Sandi Burt, Berto Gandara, Serena Burman and RJ Myers -- On behalf of the students, families, and teaching team that have just completed the 26-week Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education
Guest Opinion | Is This Virtual Reality?
-- from Jill McCabe Johnson -- Turned in the draft of my first virtual reality screenplay last week. It's a short film about Texas history from pre-history to present, delivered in a whirlwind five minutes.
Letter to Editor | Thank You, United Way
-- from Krista Bouchey, Funhouse Commons Executive Director -- We would like to thank the United Way of San Juan County for generously supporting the Funhouse Commons’ out of school time programming and expanded learning
Letter to Editor | Thank You, Orcas
-- from Leif -- Dear Orcas, this last Blood Drive, Thursday, Mar. 16 again set records. We had 87 donors register, including 13 first timers, and some as well who were unable to donate, but
Stubborn and Pissed Off – Who Me?
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Carly I'm working with a young woman, Carly, who is 15 years old. Her parents asked me to work with her because she is really frustrating to live with. They
