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Flotsam & Jetsam | Horseshoe Highway Buffet
— a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin — One benefit of the recent Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission decision to allow the salvaging of road-kill deer and elk is that the Horseshoe Highway
“Con” Writers Needed for Ballot Measures
-- from San Juan County Elections Office -- Two local taxing districts have submitted resolutions to the San Juan County Auditor to place tax measures on the November ballot. The Orcas Island Library District is
Conversation with a Cop Continues at the Sea View
Thursday, Aug. 11 at 5:30 p.m. -- from Donna Laslo -- In response to national unrest between law enforcement and the citizens it is charged with protecting, retired police officer Ray Clever could no longer
Letter to the Editor: What Do You Need in Your County Council?
-- by Bill Watson, Candidate for San Juan County Council, District 1-- Bill Watson, candidate for County Council from San Juan Island The August 2nd Primary is done and I'd like to thank
Letter to Editor | Jarman Thanks Supporters
-- from Bob Jarman, S.J.C. Councilman Dist. 1 -- To the citizens of San Juan County: I would like to thank everyone who supported me in the August 2nd Primary for County Council putting me on
Flotsam & Jetsam | Nothing Compares to You
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Much of the discussion of the health of the southern resident orca population focuses on nutrition—those apex predators rely on Chinook salmon for the majority of
Letter to Editor | Bob Jarman is the Real Deal
-- from Ingrid Gabriel -- As someone who has worked in the political infield both in state and local government, in two states, for over 12 years, I have been through a few election cycles.
Letter to the Editor: This, Too, is Our Village
-- from Janice Wiemeyer -- On Sunday, July 24, my grandson was married at Odd Fellows Hall. He and his now wife are from Salt Lake City as were most of the family and friends.
Guest Opinion: Animals are Life, Not Property
-- from Jane Alden -- I had reason, today, to speak to a police officer regarding animal abuse. What I learned was so shocking that I want to share it. It seems that in WA,
Guest Opinion | What Really Powers Your Electric Car?
-- from Tom Owens -- OPALCO held a meeting (July 12) to examine future of energy for the Co-Op. Mr. Dauciunas is reported to have stated that since San Juan County gets 98% of its
Help the Ferries Improve the Reservation System
-- from Anne Haley, Chairman, Washington State Transportation Commission -- The Washington State Transportation Commission is asking members of the Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) both users and non-users to provide their views/opinions on the
Our Representatives Report: “Questioning NATO Commitment Is Dangerous”
-- from U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- On July 21, 2016, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump questioned
Guest Opinion: Maybe We Need More Signs
-- by Ed Sutton -- Summer is most certainly here and has been for several weeks. Parking is difficult, lines for coffee are nearly endless, and making a left turn is a challenge. So, what
Guest Opinion: An Innovative Proposal for Housing Affordability
-- by Ken Wood -- Okay, let's talk about HOUSING AFFORDABILITY; specifically here on the island, though the basic problem is actually everywhere: 1. There is a disparity between what it is possible to earn
Letter to Editor | Art Auction Expression of Gratitude
-- from Didier Gincig -- The Art Auction at the Senior Center was a success! It was a terrific evening of honoring art, food, friends, and community. We would like to thank all the generous
