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New Congress, Ongoing Commitment to the Pacific Northwest Economy
By Rep. Rick Larsen, Washington 2nd District We in the Pacific Northwest know that our part of the country is second to none. Our mountains and waters offer plentiful outdoor opportunities. Our local economy is
A Huge Thanks from the Food Bank
-- from the Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- All year long, many Island businesses and individuals hold events or have programs that benefit the Orcas Island Food Bank. Some examples: the Random Howse Food
Letter to the Editor: Martin Luther King Jr., Day of Service
-- by Didier Gincig -- Well, perhaps it wasn't Martin Luther King, Jr. who said, "Ask not what the island can do for you, but what you can do for the island." But it was
Guest Column: Tanker Spill Scenarios
-- by Lovel Pratt , originally published in Whatcom Watch -- Lovel Pratt is a former member of the San Juan County Council. While in office she served on the Puget Sound Partnership Oil Spill
Open Letter Re: Gateway Pacific Terminal
-- from San Olson, Lopez Island -- To: Senators Cantwell and Murray and Representative Larson, I am writing to let you know that I support the Lummi Nation’s persuasive request (Chairman Tim Ballew's letter of 5
Guest Column: Economic Impacts of an Oil Spill
Cherry Point Terminal at Ferndale, Oct. 2013. Photo courtesy of Elaine Thompson, Associated Press. -- by Lovel Pratt , originally published in Whatcom Watch -- Lovel Pratt is a former member of the
Letter to the Editor: Spirit of Abundance
-- from YMCA Camp Orkila Staff and Annual Campaign Team-- Every YMCA program, including summer camp at Orkila, comes with the promise that, “All are welcome. Financial assistance is available.” This promise affords every child
Guest Column: “The Barefoot Bandit” from the Film Maker’s View
-- by Carly Bodmer, Director of "The Barefoot Bandit" Documentary -- [In light of comments to the recent article about the Jan. 15 screening of "The Barefoot Bandit,"] I think that something to remember is
Letter to Editor: Montessori School Thanks the Community
-- from Jamie Donatuto -- The families and staff of the Orcas Montessori School would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported our 20th annual holiday wreath sale. We sold almost 500 wreaths this year!
Letter to the Editor: Jobs Tied to Cannabis Production
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- This morning I woke up to read the following comment on a FaceBook thread. In sum, the writer was expressing glee that San Juan Sun Grown is closing its doors
Letter to the Editor: The Right to Farm in SJ County
-- from Jenny Rice -- (Editor's note: the San Juan County Council is holding a Workshop regarding Land Use Regulation of Marijuana Producers and Processors on Monday, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon in
Letter to Editor: Keep The Exchange at the Transfer Station
-- from Kyle Carver, Orcas Island -- We’re all ready for a new Exchange. It’s been a vital part of our community moving towards a zero waste goal. But the current relocation plan doesn’t add
Guest Opinion: How to be a Good Neighbor
-- from Alison Longley -- A number of events occurring on our islands as I was reading “Six Degrees” by Mark Lynas has me thinking – how can we be a better community in this
We Predict (and Hope) 2015 Will Bring…
-- by Margie Doyle -- No moratorium on growth or sales of marijuana; At least a trial of Eastsound walking village (only motorized shuttles) for a day, a weekend or a week; Restaurants cooperating in
Editorial: Christmas or Birthday?
-- by Lin McNulty -- I don't think I'm whining. At least I don't mean to sound that way. Today is my birthday--one week following Christmas. For me, while growing up, that meant birthday presents
