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Letter to the Editor: OPALCO Members Should Know about Subsidy for Broadband
Two little known facts about OPALCO’s “Broadband Vision”: 1) OPALCO has approved over $5 million for “backbone” network investments, including $3 million already spent in infrastructure, $1.2 million on broadband studies, and a significant chunk
Letter to the Editor: YMCA Camp Gets Kids in the Swim
A super heads up and a huge thank you go out to Camp Orkila, YMCA Swim Instructors and Dimitri and Lorena Stankevich! Orcas Elementary students in 1st -3rd grade had an amazing opportunity at Camp
Letter to the Editor: Whatcom County Election Impacts “No Coal” Campaign
As most of you know there are three agencies that will decide the fate of the Gateway Pacific Coal Terminal at Cherry Point: the Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Washington and the Whatcom
Guest Opinion: Oh, No! It’s Coming Through the Pass!!
from Caroline Buchanan Caroline Buchanan has been crossing between her home on Obstruction Island and Orcas since 1990—not always but often rowing her Whitehall, 17’ skiff built by Greg Thompson and Mike Stolmeier in
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for the Shoes, Sons of the American Legion!
Erin O'Dell and her young charges receive shoes from the Sons of the American Legion Orcas Family Connections (OFC) would like to offer a huge thank you to The Sons of the American
County Prosecutor Comments on CAO Ruling
Growth Board Ruling Requires New Look at Buffers for Critical Areas By Stan Matthews, County Internet and Information Manager The Growth Management Hearings Board says more work is needed to protect critical areas in the
Editorial: The Approaching End and Beginning
by Lin McNulty As our island begins to pull itself in and prepare for Fall and Winter, there are varying degrees of acceptance of these seasonal changes. For those businesses dependent upon a lively tourist
Letter to the Editor: GMO on the Ballot this Fall
If you haven't heard, GMO-Labeling is on the ballot this fall in Washington. Its time to rally the troops. I think this initiative has a good chance of being passed, but we need everyone to
County Council Corner: Nomadic Council this Summer
By Ingrid Gabriel, Clerk to the San Juan County Council The Council has been more nomadic than usual during these last days of summer starting with a meeting on Lopez for the new skate
Guest Column: Support ORS/The Exchange
By Walt Corbin Orcas Recycling Services commences operations today. This is a land mark event for our Island. For ORS to be successful and continue the employment of local people or their companies, everyone must
Guest Column: Justin Paulsen Candidate for School Board
By Justin Paulsen We have a rule in our house: The first person to complain is the next to volunteer. The purpose behind this rule is that it is not enough to simply point out
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for a Fabulous Storyfest
The 5th biennial Orcas Storyfest was another week-long success, thanks to so many friends and businesses on our beautiful Orcas Island. We are so grateful to The Friends of the Library who have supported the
Letter to the Editor: Fire & Rescue EMTs Deeply Appreciated
To Nick Kiniski & all other EMT & fire fighter personnel… This is simply a note expressing my unwavering gratitude & deep appreciation for your efforts on my behalf… when you & assorted ‘crew’ members
Editorial Column: Starting to Live Happily Ever After
Wedding at Rosario, August 17 By Margie Doyle Here on Orcas, one of the major branches of our tourism economy is weddings. My family recently gathered with my son and his bride's family
Ranker and Attorney General Add Comments to Hospital Discussion
State Senator Kevin Ranker issued a statement praising the State Attorney General’s response to his question about health care access provided by public hospital districts. The Washington State Attorney General’s office responded, in part,
