Opinion
Is a poor appetite dangerous? | Guest column
I once consulted with a company to evaluate the health of people over 80 who had applied for…
Opinion
Don’t ignore the threat of tsunamis | Editorial
Be afraid, but don’t be too afraid, and above all – be prepared. That is essentially the message…
Opinion
Is spring here? | Editorial
Yes we live on an island. Many of us moved here for the temperate climates. The founding American…
Opinion
Power of love | Editorial
Working in the newspaper business, you grow accustomed to churning out tales on the daily.
Opinion
Staying young while we’re old | Column
After four decades working in the aging field, I’ve discovered something interesting: we each get “old” at our…
Opinion
More than 50 years later, MLK’s dream is still just a dream | Editorial
Reporter Samantha Pak, from one of our sister papers, the Redmond Reporter, wrote the following piece. We thought…
Opinion
Orca survival depends on humans taking action
That the local orca whale population, known as southern resident killer whales, is in dire trouble is not…
Opinion
Orcas Fire Chief report
On Dec. 1, 8 p.m., Orcas Island firefighters responded to reports of a large fire with dark smoke…
Opinion
County: stop impeding marijuana production | Editorial
We are disappointed with the direction that San Juan County is taking in regard to cannabis farming.
Opinion
Keep the Exchange at transfer station | Guest column
We’re all ready for the new Exchange. It’s a vital part of our community, moving toward a zero…
Opinion
Love for what we do | Editorial
Even in a place as radiant as the San Juans, the monotony of routine can get to the…
Opinion
Legislative session 2015 update | Guest column
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday filled with family and friends. The 2015 Legislative…
Opinion
Ways to get inspired this winter | Letter
It’s a new year and with it comes possibilities and the always returning resolutions to better ourselves. We…