Site Logo

Letters to the Editor

Vote ‘yes’ on solid waste parcel fee | Letter

I’m voting “yes” on the solid waste parcel user charge. The fee is fair and it assures that…

Letters to the Editor

Vote ‘no’ on solid waste parcel fee | Letter

The ballot measure asks us to vote: “Yes”: to approve a parcel based user charge and maintain the…

Sports

Vikings volleyball looks ahead to post-season playoffs

The Vikings volleyball team is entering post-season on a roll, winning seven of their last nine matches, good…

Karl Hamavand and Danielle Amanda Johanneck.

Life

Engagement announcement: Danielle Amanda Johanneck and Karl Hamavand

Lisa and Tom Clark of Eastsound, Wash. and Joel Johanneck of Bonney Lake, Wash. announce the engagement of…

Letters to the Editor

Leaves of Gold thank you | Letter

Find here a small thank you note for a hugely successful third annual Leaves of Gold concert. This…

Wally Gudgell.

Opinion

No on land bank REET | Guest column

Of course we all want to preserve the beauty of this spectacular environment, but perhaps the land bank…

News

Interactive program for parents of teens

Marta Nielsen, former Girl Scout Regional Director in Vermont, Salmonberry School teacher and director of Orcas Island Prevention…

Anita Castle.

Opinion

Children and domestic violence | Guest Column

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. This is the final column in a series by local professionals.

Letters to the Editor

Truth about Highlands’ well | Letter

I am compelled to clarify a number of misconceptions and errors made by people over the previous year…

Sports

Wrestlers gear up for second season

With a larger workout facility and more mat space, the Orcas Island Wrestling Club is anxious to start…

Letters to the Editor

Vote yes on school levy | Letters

Letters in support of the school district's $900,000 levy on this November's ballot.

Letters to the Editor

Vote no on school levy | Letter

Aren’t you proud to be an American? At least you know you’re free. It’s voting time again and…

Opinion

Vote no on land bank tax | Editorial

This November’s ballot revolves around how much of our cash we’re willing to part with. We supported the…