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Revisiting Seattle’s WTO in Light of “Occupy Wall Street” Movement
Norm Stamper, Orcas resident and retired Seattle Police Chief, has reviewed the "Battle in Seattle" that occurred during the 1999 meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its significance to the current "Occupy Wall
Guest Column: The Costs of Confusion
By Janet Alderton Confusing and often conflicting development codes and other county regulations have serious impacts on the lives and livelihoods of our fellow islanders. The on-going struggles of the Jones family of Lopez Island
Guest Column: The Education – Imagination Link
By Teddy Deane and the San Juan County Arts Council What will the next 50 years be like for the kids of today? An educated guess suggests that it will be more multinational, multicultural, digital,
Letter to the Editor: The Tree Doctor is Fine and Well
Thank you, Orcas community, for your kindness and concern - and let's set the record straight: John Olson, the "Tree Doctor" is fit as a fiddle and ready for love. The island tom-toms must have heard
Guest Column: County Shuts Down Jones’ Lopez Farm Stand
By Nick and Sara Jones Lopez Island After two and a half years of operation, the San Juan County CD&P has determined that we are operating our farm-stand “without the benefit of a permit”.
Letter to the Editor: Lions Make Some Christmas Changes
During this past year the Orcas Island Lions Club has had to make some hard decisions and among one of the hardest was that we are finding that we can no longer sponsor the Toys
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank’s Work of Protecting Islands Continues
Dear Editor: Now that the citizens' effort to renew our Land Bank has concluded, we would like to express our deep appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers as well as the entire San
What is a Vet?
Contributed by San Olson What is a Vet? Some veterans bear visible signs of their service: a missing limb, a aged scar, a certain look in the eye. Others may carry the evidence inside them: a
Editorial: Honor War Veterans with “The Welcome”
Veterans Day began in November, 1918 as Armistice Day, the laying down of weapons, or arms, following World War I. It particularly honors war veterans, those who have served in the military in battle zones.
Letter to the Editor: Support Moana Kutsche for Charter Review Commission
Please join me in support of Moana Kutsche as our future Charter Review Commissioner. I have known Moana for almost a decade and whenever we discuss local issues I have been quite impressed with her
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Orcas Issues now offers advertising! Orcas Issues now offers advertising in the right-hand "sidebar" of the site. Click for ad specs and rates. Weekly and monthly ad rates are available. If interested, please drop us a
Letter to the Editor: Implications of “No” Vote on Waste Proposition
To the Editor: I live on Waldron, and in spite of the low level of solid waste services available here, I strongly support the solid waste parcel fee. Whether or not the County contracts for
Letter to the Editor: Adams Cites Need for Water, Environment, Taxpayer Protection
I would have no reason for running for the position of Sewer Commissioner if I didn't think there were real problems that need to be addressed. I am concerned about these problems. This is my
Guest Editorial: Why the Exchange Supports Proposition 2 (and why we think you should too)
By The Exchange Board of Directors It's not because we think it's the best solution to our county’s solid waste program. It's because its the best choice being offered. First of all, let’s recognize that
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Preserves Natural Treasure
Our Land Bank is just such a wonderful institution! It has preserved treasures such as Turtleback Mountain, Watmough Bight and Deadman Bay, providing incomparable recreation and inspiring scenic views in perpetuity. It is difficult to
