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Guest Opinion | OMF is Looking to the Future for All on Orcas
– from Orcas Medical Foundation – For 60 years, Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) has been dedicated to serving the medical needs of all on Orcas Island. We have always sought the best possible medical care
Guest Opinion | Deja Vu…All Over Again
-- from Ken Speck -- Orcas Island residents are in a quandary about medical care again. This time the University of Washington – UW Clinics thinks they can solve the problem and absorb huge indebtedness.
Guest Editorial: Pipeline Project Poses Major Threat to San Juan Region
--by Fred Felleman and Jamie Stephens, originally published in Crosscut.com -- Photo courtesy of Bureau of Land Management There is a dichotomy that defines the Salish Sea, the network of waterways that includes
Editorial: Giving Thanks When Others Are Hurting
-- by Margie Doyle -- Living and working on Orcas Island, I'm thankful: for Arts for Orcas Kids (A-OK) and the Music Advocacy Group, who work throughout the year to provide music and art experiences
Guest Opinion | OMF Not Serving All Orcas Residents
-- from David C. Shinstrom, M.D. -- This letter is to the residents of Orcas Island in the hopes of educating you on the dire situation that is evolving in our medical community. We need
Letter to Editor | Do It For Dorothy
-- from Sam Genders -- I'm a quite well known UK songwriter making music under the name Diagrams. I recently recorded a new album of songs that I wrote with Dorothy Trogdon, a 90-year-old Orcas
Hedrick Smith to Speak on the Political Earthquake of 2016
Sunday, November 20, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan -- Now that the most divisive and deeply disturbing US presidential election in memory is finally over, we face the difficult questions: What happened?
Guest Opinion | Weigh Track v. Music Room On Own Merits
-- from Justin Paulsen -- It appears that the current school bond proposal has been framed as an "I like the Music Room" vs. "I like the Track" discussion. Even though that is how the
Letter to Editor | Quid Pro Quo or Hobson’s Choice?
-- from Bea vonTobel -- The OISD board will place an interesting proposal on the February ballot. It will pit the concerns and interests of three major island groups against each other: those who wish to
Letter to Editor | Fears of Nazi Germany
-- from David Kobrin -- Of course no one knows what the future –even the near future – may hold. Still, there is the possibility that the treatment of many in our nation soon may
Letter to Editor | Library Board Expresses Gratitude
-- from Tom Fiscus -- The Board of Trustees and staff of the Orcas Island Public Library wish to thank the Orcas community for their resounding support, reflected in the “YES” vote for the Library
Letter to Editor | Support Affordable Housing and Property Tax Equity
-- from Shireene Hale -- Next week citizens will have an opportunity to encourage the San Juan County Council to take actions that will support affordable housing and provide property tax equity. The county is
Letter to Editor | Now is Time to Come Together
-- from Bill Watson -- I want to thank all of the people who gave me encouragement and support during my campaign for San Juan County Council District 1. I consider myself fortunate to have
Letter to Editor | Thanks for the Turn Out
-- from Michele Wiley -- A huge thank you to all that came out for our informative Q&A session about the upcoming changes to health plan offerings in San Juan County. With the high demand, we
Letter to Editor | Vote Rick Hughes for County Council
-- from Learner Limbach -- I’m voting for Rick Hughes this election cycle for two main reasons: His dedication to making himself accessible to the public and his strong support for local sustainable agriculture. Rick Hughes
