Opinion
Council Clerk’s Corner | Guest column
The week of June 23 started off with a council and Department Head (both elected and appointed) workshop…
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A letter to our readers | Editorial
The Islands’ Sounder is proud to be your newspaper. We’ve been the voice of our community since 1964.
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Political pundits offer insight on mayoral race
The Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race – an annual fundraiser sponsored by and benefiting Children’s House – concludes…
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Big bets on Byway Bus project | Guest column
Taking a bus out to the westside of San Juan may sound a little counter intuitive to a…
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Things looking up for Broadband | Guest column
OPALCO has made a major shift in its approach to bringing high speed broadband to most island locations.
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Appreciating our rich history | Editorial
We spend so much time thinking about the future – what could happen, what we’d like to have…
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Freedom of the ride | Editorial
Happiness eluded me for many years. I knew where it was hiding, but it felt like a treasure…
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Update on Orcas School’s budget | Guest column
I know it may come as a surprise to some, but our legislature was unable to complete its…
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Seniors shine at annual presentations | Editorial
Anyone who says our youth is apathetic should sit through Orcas High School’s senior project presentations.
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Petcoke – a new danger is coming to our waters | Guest column
The image of a three-story pile of petroleum coke covering an entire city block by the Detroit River…
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Fire chief report
Year to date responses have increased 21 percent. As of this report, the total call volume is 344…
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Learn to have fun this summer | Guest column
Summer is coming fast and so are some fun activities for children and teens on Orcas Island. Your…
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San Juan County finances review | Guest column
The first quarter of 2013 was a disappointment, at least on the revenue side. In particular, sales tax…