Here’s a thought…
Great Ideas from the 50-50 Visionaries
-- by Margie Doyle -- “We could be the model for other islands and towns; let’s use that energy to make it cool” At the 50-50 Vision for Eastsound last Wednesday evening, Oct. 26, Fred
Letter to Editor | I Trust Watson’s Bedrock Honesty
-- from James O. Robarts -- I am endorsing Bill Watson for San Juan County Council. I have worked closely with Bill since 2000 when he was hired as the Vice President of Engineering for Seattle
Letter to Editor | Library More Than Just Books
-- from Steven and Rita Bailey -- Our library is more than just books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs. It is a warm and welcoming place for our children to spend rainy winter afternoons. When our
Letter to Editor | Jarman Has Our Vote
-- from Rex and Lisa Guard -- We will cast our vote for County Council District 1 for Bob Jarman. Bob has a proven track record which should be applauded by our community. Rather than
Letter to the Editor: Bob Jarman, a Man to Look Up To
My name is Teagan Hudson. I am 14 years old. I am Bob Jarman’s granddaughter. Many of you have probably met me as I have spent a lot of time on San Juan Island, that
Letter to the Editor: Concern for Eastsound’s Future
-- by Michael Budnick -- To the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC), sent on Oct. 10 by email to Rick Hughes/ EPRC County Liaison Dear Members of the EPRC, I am writing this letter
Vision for Eastsound: The Conversation Begins
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=47685] Gretchen Krampf,Thrive Orcas Island community organizer and co-founder of Leadership San Juan Islands, said at the opening of the 50-50 Vision for Eastsound gathering last night (Wednesday, Oct.
Letter to Editor | Why I Support the Library Levy
-- from Rick Hughes -- The Orcas Public Library is one of the most important places for our community. It serves as a place to learn, relax, gather and be informed. Our library is a
Letter to Editor | Standing Rock is Line in the Sand
-- from Spirit Eagle -- I believe that the Dakota Access Pipeline which is being forced upon the Lakota people and the people of several states along the Missouri River is "the line in the
Eastsound Vision for the Milennials’ Future
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- It’s a 50/50 Conversation: Eastsound Village … What’s Your Vision? Join us Wednesday, October 26th at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. Eastsound Village is the center
Letter to Editor | Vote for Durland’s Integrity, Insight
-- from Joseph Bettis -- I consider it a privilege to endorse Michael Durland for County Council. I have lived in Deer Harbor, not far from Michael for six years and during those years my
Letter to Editor | Durland Has Skills to Serve
-- from Sheryl Albritton -- Michael’s experience and knowledge with building, land use and environmental regulations is extensive and personal. He is one of many who have stood up to inequities, a necessary skill for successfully
Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes Finds Solutions
-- from Mark Madsen -- I am writing to urge my fellow islanders to vote for Rick Hughes for Council Position No. 2. Rick is an example of that very rarest of things today –
Letter to Editor | Watson Will Put Words into Action
-- from Ian Van Gelder -- I am voting for Bill Watson for County Council. Why? Because he is the one candidate that I have confidence in to prioritize addressing our most important needs in
Letter to Editor | Bill Watson Relates Healthy Environment to Strong Economy
-- from Val and Leslie Veirs -- We are going to vote for Bill Watson for the San Juan County Council in the upcoming election. We have known Bill for the past 5 years and have