Opinion
A new model of health care for Orcas
by Greg Ayers, Garth Eimers, John Gorton, Art Lange, John Mazzarella, Leslie Murdock, Tom Ritter Everyone who lives…
Opinion
Get vaccinated, stay healthy
There is no need to panic, but there is cause for concern. Along with the autumn colors and…
Opinion
Embrace the challenge
During last week’s PTSA School Board Forum, the candidates were asked, “With the number of kids in preschools…
Opinion
Vote yes on upcoming property tax levy
The actual dollar amounts associated with the upcoming county levy lift are pretty nominal. So what it comes…
Opinion
Health care is a human right
by Bishop Craig Anderson From our founding, we as a nation have espoused the notion that “life, liberty…
Opinion
Orcas Island Park & Recreation District: under construction
by Marian O’Brien Orcas Islanders are going to have the opportunity to use their votes to support the…
Opinion
Try this case in court, not online
We are concerned by online reader comments posted in response to stories about the Lopez Island teen charged…
Opinion
Let’s get our safety back
Two weeks ago we editorialized about the recent break-ins on Orcas. Just a few days later, things got…
News
Letters to the Editor
My first week at Four Winds Westward Ho This summer, I went to something called Four Winds Westward…
Opinion
Discovering the power of reading as a community
by BARBARA COURTNEY and BARBARA LEWIS Did you know that there’s a proven connection between reading and community…
Opinion
United Way’s Day of Caring kicks off fundraising campaign for SJC
By Jan Koltun Titus On the premise that caring actions point us all toward true community, United Way…