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Helen Hale Passes from Life
By Spirit Eagle Last night, May 13th, our beloved, beautiful Light Being Helen Hale, left Orcas Island for her Greatest Journey! She Flew to the Stars! Your beloved Cat People, Reishi and Squeaky will be
Guest Column: OPALCO’s Risky Venture into Broadband Business
By Chom & Chris Greacen We have been following the OPALCO broadband debate and are in full agreement that we need better and faster internet access for its economic, educational and communication benefits. It is
Guest Column: How Tourism Works for the Islands
From the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau National Travel & Tourism Week, May 4 – 12, champions the power of travel to enhance communities across the country by contributing to the local economy and overall
Letter to the Editor: Funhouse Commons Thanks “Leave No Trace” Race Backers
Thanks to Turtleback Race Participants! Supporters and participants at the "Leave No Trace" fundraiser last Sunday, April 21 On behalf of the Board and staff of The Funhouse Commons, thanks so much to
Guest Opinion: Regulations Protect Rural Character
By Marta Nielson In response to Councilman Bob Jarman's recent letter regarding the County approving a new higher tech photography, I would be interested in hearing from the current county council members that did approve
Letter to the Editor: Port Sues Neighbors
The Port will spend over $80,000 to sue their neighbors over an issue that was resolved by a joint committee but not accepted by the Port and the FAA. Fact - this is a property
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Photography Unsuitable for County
This is a response to an article that needs to be shared with all San Juan County residents: [A recent] article in the "Journal of the San Juans" (4/17/13) “Council Inks Aerial Photos Deal” needs
Letter to the Editor: No to Partisan PACs
So just who are these people who claim to “trust islanders” and want my vote? [On April 19] I checked the Public Disclosure Commission website about TrustIslanders, the new political action committee on San Juan
Guest Column: Jarman’s Out in the Open
By Bob Jarman A recent letter implied my campaign is "hiding" behind the Trust Islanders political action committee. If we are “hiding behind Trust Islanders”, somebody forgot to tell us! The ”Vote Bob” campaign started
Guest Column: Byers Addresses “Trust Islanders”
As Rick Hughes does not want the endorsement of Trust Islanders, I write this open letter: Dear Trust Islanders: I am hoping – now that Rick has asked you not to endorse him – that
Letter to the Editor: Political Hat Tricks in Election
There are some crazy political hat tricks going on during this special county election season. Are you watching? First we had the Republican Party quietly disappear themselves in a full-on fit of “non-partisanship.” Then the
Guest Column: Community Moving Forward
By Rick Hughes I first announced my run for San Juan County Council on May 3, 2012. I decided to run because I felt it was the right time to make a difference. I honestly
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Freedom from Rules
We choose freedom. We live here so we can enjoy the peace, freedom, and natural beauty of our rural island paradise. Like many of us, we came here to escape the tyranny of “civilization” –
Letter to Editor: Michael Karp for OPALCO board
Michael Karp is running for the OPALCO board, and he has our vote and full support. Michael is uniquely qualified for the OPALCO board. He has been pioneering innovative and successful energy efficiency, renewable energy
Letter to the Editor: Jarman a Straightforward Supervisor
In the upcoming election, voters countywide will be casting their ballots for County Council members. I realize that people who live on Orcas and Lopez might not be very familiar with Bob Jarman from San
