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Guest Opinion: Stormwater Treatment Facility Will Betray Public Trust and Good Faith
By Sadie Bailey You’re at the Farmer’s Market or enjoying Music in the Park on a Sunday evening. When you look toward the Band Shell, what will you see? Blinding sun in your eyes and
Guest Opinion: An Urban Growth Area Resident’s Perspective on Critical Areas
By Sadie Bailey Updated May 8 at 11:30 a.m. Here in Eastsound’s Urban Growth Area (UGA) – at sea-level, only a mile wide, and vulnerable to a wipeout in an overdue 9.0 magnitude earthquake –
A Lot Can Happen in 10 Minutes – 2011 PlayFest Review
By Mindy Kayl This spring local artists put pen to paper and created a collection of entertaining and thought-provoking 10 minute plays. Last night was opening night of the Sixth Annual Playwrights’ Festival, and the house
Letter to the Editor: Japan Benefit Concert a Success
The Japan Benefit Concert starring Susan Osborn and Orcas A Cappella was held at the Deer Harbor Community Club this past Saturday afternoon. It was a resounding success attracting a large crowd and $ 1850.00
Letter to the Editor: Protect the Earth with Safe Waste Disposal
Dear Islanders, You can celebrate Earth Week by participating in this weekend’s Hazardous Waste Collections at your county solid waste facility: Orcas Island - Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lopez Island
Letter to the Editor: EPRC Needs Pro-Environmental or Neutral Members
The EPRC [Eastsound Planning Review Committee] has been hi-jacked by development interests and Councilman Richard Fralick with adverse results affecting Eastsound and Orcas Residents. This line up is heavily weighted in favor of development with
Ranker’s Report: Senate Budget Cuts Demand a Look at Unpaid Taxes and Loopholes
Dear neighbors, Last week the Senate released its Operating Budget proposal. With no new federal funds, no new revenue sources and no ability to close tax loopholes, our hand has been forced to construct an
Letter to the Editor: Best Available Science Process Flawed
Dear County Council, Administrator and Planning Staff, You are required to adopt Best Available Science (BAS) that is factual, substantive, local and relevant. We appreciate the actions Council and Staff are taking to avoid personal liability
Letter to the Editor: School Suspends “Pennies for Peace” Efforts
Dear students, families, Orcas Island Business Owners, and Community Members; In recent days the validity of author Greg Mortenson’s book Three Cups of Tea and the spending practices of the Pennies for Peace program have
Guest Column: Prepare for Landslide of Waste Resources
By Gulliver Rankin, Natural Home Builders Inc. To the County Council and Islanders Solid Waste - This I believe: I believe that taking full responsibility for our trash footprint is an essential part of a
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Moran Park Cleanup
Thank you to the volunteers that came to Moran State Park for the Friends annual clean up. You worked hard and efficiently! At the end of the day with a few straggling volunteers still working
Letter to the Editor: Solid Waste Questions
The solid waste issue is being debated presently. Apparently some options are being considered by our council members. The option that entails keeping facilities open on three islands and includes additional funding through property taxes
Guest Column: Our State Legislators on Ferry Legislation
By Sen. Kevin Ranker, Rep. Jeff Morris, Rep. Kristine Lytton for the 40th Legislative District As lawmakers from a district that’s nearly equal parts land and water, we understand firsthand the vital lifelines that are
Letter to the Editor: Past connects with Present
For all those who participated in the recent History Lives Here Historic Lodgings tour, both volunteers and tour-goers alike, you know what we mean by "from past to present." The sun came out at The
Letter to the Editor: Third Option on the Ballot Regarding Solid Waste?
At the town hall meeting on February 24, County Council members Richard Fralick and Patty Miller offered us two options for solid waste to be put on November’s ballot: close the solid waste facilities and
