Opinion
It’s going to be a dry, hot summer | Editorial
For thousands of years we mostly upright humans have prayed to it, started wars over it, killed people…
Opinion
Sex trafficking: A local survivor shares her story | Guest column
Waking up at 3 a.m. is not unusual for me. Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are a recurring…
Opinion
Jail reforms past due | Editorial
Keaton Farris should not have died. At age 25, he should be hanging out with his friends on…
Opinion
Con: ferry reservations
The reservation system was created because the demand for car space on peak sailings vastly exceeded the supply,…
Opinion
Pro: ferry reservations
Our family move to Orcas in the early 1990s began with missing the ferry. We arrived in Anacortes,…
Opinion
Suggested changes to ferry reservations | Opinion
We’ve been hearing mixed reviews on the new ferry reservation system. Some love the convenience of ensuring a…
Opinion
Fireworks are on the way – be safe
They glisten across the night sky and symbolize Independence Day. But they are also dangerous when handled by…
Opinion
Passing on the freedom
Did you know that today there are 21-36 million people enslaved around our modern world? Did you know…
Opinion
Where should you spend your dollars? | Editorial
As we navigate our first summer with the ferry reservation system, social media is rife with complaints about…
Opinion
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s | Guest column
Q: Sadly, my wife Margaret, age 81, has dementia. Our doctor has her on medications that work extremely…
Opinion
May is mental health awareness month | Editorial
Living with a mental illness can be a deeply private, painful experience. It is difficult to talk about…
Opinion
We stand with Orcas Island teachers
We think it’s the responsibility of state Legislature to fully fund K-12 public education.
Opinion
What we learn from our mothers | Editorial
The love we are given by our mothers can set the course for the rest of our lives.…