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Guest Opinion: I-594: Common-Sense?
-- from Steve Henigson -- Recent TV ads promoting I-594 tell us that it will close a "loophole" which lets felons and other violent persons acquire guns at will, without going through any kind of
Letter to Editor: It’s EWUA’s Fault We are in this Situation
-- from Doug Bechtel -- A couple of weeks ago I got a very poorly worded letter from Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) about outbuildings on my property that might have a toilet or sink
Guest Opinion: Community Jet Noise Meeting an Opportunity to Discuss Concerns, Solutions
-- by U.S. Congressional Representative Rick Larsen, WA-02 -- On Tuesday, October 7th Commissioner Jamie Stephens held a meeting on Lopez Island to address community concerns about jet noise from flights out of Naval Air
Guest Opinion: Sheriff’s Department Needs Effective Leadership
-- from Marla Johns -- I have been a social worker, administrator and community advocate for nearly 20 years, in many areas. More importantly, I have been the wife of a police officer for nearly
Letter to Editor: Sheriff’s Office Morale Sunk to New Levels
-- from Scott Johansen, Retired San Juan County Deputy -- I am writing this letter to announce my support and endorse Ron Krebs for Sheriff. For the last 30 years I have worked for the
Letter to Editor: OIFF a Success
-- from Anne Marie Shanks -- The Orcas Film Festival was a terrific success. I was able to attend three excellent films. What a treat. Thanks so much to all the people who worked so
Orcas Island Film Fest Review: Deux Jours Une Nuit
-- by Paula Treneer -- Deux Jours Une Nuit (Two Days One Night): Social realist drama shows Marion Cotillard at her finest Orcas Island Film Fest The gripping drama directed by Belgium’s Dardenne
Orcas Island Film Fest Review: “1000 Times Goodnight”
War photojournalism leads to marital strife -- by Paula Treneer -- Alternating between gripping scenes of civil war in Kabul and Kenya and domestic conflict back home in luminously-filmed Ireland, Juliette Binoche portrays a war
Letter to Editor: I-594 Simply an Unworkable Initiative
-- from San Juan County Deputy Scott Brennan -- I am Scott Brennan. I have been with your Sheriff’s Department for over 26 years. As the person who will have to enforce I-594 I have
Editorial: So That’s What A Forum is For!
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- "All Politics is Local," Washington AP bureau chief Byron Price first wrote in 1932. The quote later became associated with former House Speaker Tip O'Neill who first used
Preview of the Film Fest: Mon Dieu, How to Choose?
-- by Paula Treneer -- Orcas Island Film Fest The upcoming Orcas Island Film Festival looks to be a feast for filmlovers, especially those like this transplant from urban locales where a thriving
Guest Opinion: Growler Noise Goes On
-- from David Turnoy -- Tuesday, October 7 was the Growler forum hosted on Lopez by our own Jamie Stephens, and Rick Larsen was present; also present were Rick Hughes and the county manager. Sharon
Letter to Editor: Why I Support Ron Krebs for Sheriff
-- from Nikki Rogers, San Juan County Sheriff's Deputy -- I am Nikki Rogers a Deputy with the San Juan County Sheriff's Office assigned to San Juan Island. I wanted to take the opportunity to
Letter to Editor: Rhonda Pederson’s Candidacy for Treasurer
-- from Rich Peterson, Former Council Member, Second District -- The years I was privileged to serve as a San Juan County Council Member offered many opportunities to watch excellent employees conduct the business of
Guest Opinion: Let’s Return Leadership to Sheriff’s Office
-- from Steve Vierthaler, San Juan County Sheriff Retired Sergeant -- I am asking all to please support Ron Krebs for Sheriff. For those of you who do not know me, I am a recently
