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Learn More About the Middle East
Sunday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- by Betty Bartleson -- Don Liebich is the author of a book, Fault Lines: A Layman’s Guide to Understanding America’s Role in the Ever-Changing
Editorial: Reality Check – We Rely on Outside Help When Disaster Strikes
-- by Lin McNulty -- Whaddaya mean we don't have a bomb squad? Whaddaya mean we don't have a HazMat unit? Two recent incidents have brought this reality to light in our neighborhoods. On Friday, April
Change the World by Changing Your Light Bulbs
-- by Paris Wilson -- In my eighth grade class, we had an assignment to do a study of one of our world’s problems. I chose to research the problem of energy-wasting light bulbs. My
Guest Editorial: Think AND Act Local on Earth Day
-- by Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) Director -- As the 45th Earth Day arrives, it’s a little hard to feel good about it. The Earth, that is. Despite the best intentions of many,
Guest Opinion: Sexual Violence Can Be Avoided
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- April is Sexual Assault awareness month. It is a month that for most people passes without a thought about sexual assault. But for some, it is a grim reminder of
Guest Column: Larsen Asked to Witness Growler Impacts
-- from the Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- Congressman Rick Larsen is being called on by his constituents to come to their homes and experience the hazardous noise that he is largely responsible for bringing
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Randy Cornelius
-- from Phil and Marta Branch -- We members of the OPALCO electric coop are fortunate that retired General Manager Randy Cornelius stands willing to volunteer for the OPALCO Board, to help us enjoy a
Letter to the Editor: Change Needed at OPALCO
-- from Lois Ludwig, Lopez Island -- Thank you for publishing Chom Greacen’s excellent article about OPALCO. Her facts on the rate increases are correct. Her questions are valid. OPALCO board members insist their facility
Ranker Criticizes Oil Train Bill’s Shortcomings
-- from Washington State Democrats -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below following Wednesday’s [April 15] passage of an oil train safety bill that falls short of critical protections for communities and
Letter to the Editor: 2015 OPALCO Voting Recommendation
-- by Chom Greacen, Eric Youngren and Sandy Bishop -- We recommend voting for Randy J. Cornelius and Winnie Adams (incumbent). (You can find out more about the full slate of candidates and their bio’s
Letter to the Editor: How Should I Cast My OPALCO Vote?
-- by Don Webster -- Are you upset with the dramatic increase in the cost of our electricity which is only starting to hit the islands and will become more onerous in the next few
Letter to the Editor: Fix this, OPALCO!
-- from Bill Thompson -- OPALCO Co-op member/owners along Victorian Valley Dr. (Orcas) were first in line in the summer of 2013 when OPALCO began trenching up and replacing the first of over 100 miles
Guest Column: Wildcrafting as a Sacred Act
--by Erin Smith -- Wildcrafting, when done consciously, is not only an act of sustainability, it is a sacred act. There are now more than 160,000 national parks, wilderness and other protected areas worldwide. There
Letter to the Editor: Vote for OPALCO Incumbents
-- from Boyd and Lovel Pratt -- Ballots for OPALCO have arrived by mail. We thank all the candidates running for OPALCO’s Board of Directors. We are grateful for the many years of service Randy
Letter to Editor: Controlling the Cost of Power
-- from Bill Appel (Waldron Island) -- In any small community personal judgments and personalities arise in disagreements and obscure the issues. But no matter how strongly we feel, in the case of OPALCO, the
