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Letter to the Editor: Kudos for Greg Ayers
In 2005, a handful of Orcas Firefighters responded to a request by Bureau of Land Management to burn/demolish an old dilapidated building. This event created the Patos Fire Department. Since that day, an amazing collection
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Responds Effectively to Concerns
We are writing to you to express our support for Lovel Pratt in the upcoming County Council election. In March 2012 we became aware that the proposed commercial cell tower ordinance included language which applied
Letter to the Editor: Campaign Contributions Should Be Identified
Thank you to Patsy Stephens for providing a link to a summary of contributions to various state wide candidates. But, for the County Council candidates from Orcas Island, the following link will take you to
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Provides Collaboration and Transparency
This letter intends to express my support of Lovel Pratt for County Council. As many of you know, the solid waste (garbage) facilities on San Juan Island and the entire county have been experiencing issues
Guest Column: PeaceHealth’s Commitment to San Juan Islands Unwavering
By Nancy Steiger, RN, CEO, Chief Mission Officer, PeaceHealth Northwest Network We made history in San Juan County on Nov. 26, 2012. That’s the day the new PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center opened its
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Offers Outstanding Qualifications
Listening to the candidates for County Council at the Eastsound Firehouse on 1-26-2013, brought out again and clearly that Greg Ayers offers outstanding qualifications and experience. He is creative, logical, practical, straight forward and without
Letter to the Editor: Money and Endorsements in Political Campaigns
Following last night’s Eagle Forum, several of us in the audience were inspired to follow-up on the question of “endorsements”. These are reported by name of donor and amount of donation on the following site:
Letter to the Editor: Byers’ Leadership Committed to Bettering Our Lives
I feel fortunate to be raising my family in this rural island county. Having spent my childhood growing up between San Juan and Orcas Island, I can’t imagine a better place to live. A sense
Letter to the Editor: Ayers’ Management Style Will Translate Well to Government
Dear Editor, I am writing today to support Greg Ayers for San Juan County Council. It is my understanding that San Juan County is changing to a form of government where the Council Members
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Brings Fresh Approach
I first met Greg Ayers in early December when I responded to his Letter to the Editor, inviting locals to meet with him as he considered running for County Council. Never one to turn away
Guest Opinion: Is CAO Update an EcoDog?
By Royce Meyerott The majority of islanders who I know are honest, thoughtful, and very community oriented. All really care about the pristine islands that we inhabit and would do almost anything to preserve them
Guest Column: Almost 100,000 Comments Ask for Broad Look at Coal Export Terminal
From the Friends of the San Juans Voices from across the county, state, and country have weighed in on the “cradle to grave” impacts of coal export. The public comment period for the Gateway
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Brings Problem-Solving to the Table
Editor: Greg Ayers will bring a wealth of practical problem solving business experience to the San Juan County Council. In 2011 he was asked to serve on the White House Business Council. Greg has since
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Demonstrates Ability to Work with Others
I am very concerned about the difficulty Orcas will have electing the person of our choice for County Council. If Orcas voters do not come out VERY strong for a single candidate, the Lopez and
Letter to the Editor: Byers is Principled Negotiator
Editor: We are writing this letter in support of Lisa Byers for San Juan County Council. We are fortunate to have such a candidate. She is strong and principled, yet an effective negotiator. What’s more, she
