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Editorial | You Make a Difference
-- by Margie Doyle -- One of the curiosities of local news publishing is how often "Government" is one of the categories that we check off before posting our stories live. School? that's government. Fire
Letter to Editor | Montessori Thanks Orcas Community
-- from Arthur de Haan for Orcas Montessori School -- We would like to thank the Orcas community for supporting the Orcas Montessori School year after year. On Apr. 29, we held our annual Spring Auction, an
Letter to Editor | Dance on Orcas is Thriving
-- from Pat Littlewood -- Those of us who reside in our local community of Orcas Island are fortunate to live in a place that is comprised of a significant number of artists and performers,
Letter to Editor | Winnie Wins a Finnie
-- from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO -- On Earth Day, OPALCO Board Member Winnie Adams was honored by the Stewardship Network of the San Juans with a “Finnie” award for her commitment to environmental stewardship. According
Letter to Editor | Fair Solutions Needed for Vacation Rentals
-- from Cathy Ferran -- Between my husband and I, we've raised four kids on this island over the last 37 years. We worked for years to build a guest cottage that we could then
Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes Supports Two OPALCO Candidates
-- from Rick Hughes -- I am writing to voice my support for both Vince Dauciunas and Mark Madsen as candidates for the OPALCO board. In the past several years, OPALCO and Rock Island have
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
