Opinion
Art: a therapeutic touch | Guest Column
The arts offer community participation, but they also give our lives meaning, provide opportunities for self expression and…
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Community Council to meet in Deer Harbor
The Orcas Community Council holds a space for us to explore what is on the hearts and minds…
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Quarterly review of county finances | Guest column
I breathe a big sigh of relief at the end of each fiscal year. The struggles to meet…
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Keep newspaper public notices intact | Editorial
Citizens should be aware of – and opposed to – House Bill 2801 and the provisions that would…
Opinion
Q&A Friends of the San Juans
Over the past couple weeks, you may have seen or heard about a YouTube video about FRIENDS' role…
Opinion
A word from April
I would like to use today’s column to convey a couple of things to my supporters. First, I’d…
Opinion
Sounder welcomes new reporter
You will be seeing a new face behind the camera at local events. The Sounder has hired staff…
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What is the Time Bank? | Guest Column
It detailed some of the experiences of Diane Emerson, a global volunteer, in working with time banks, particularly…
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State of the ferries | Guest Column
Ferry funding has been an ongoing issue every year since the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) disappeared 12…
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Secure your trash load | Editorial
You’re driving down the road, car loaded up with recycle and garbage, on your way to the transfer…
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Local grocers support ban on plastic ‘check out’ bags | Guest Column
Evidence is mounting, showing the full extent of the plastic problem in the Salish Sea. Not only do…
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Sheriff takes issue with spending cuts | Guest Column
Policing San Juan County is different than the mainland. Your Sheriff’s Office is the only law enforcement agency…
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Charter review needs you | Editorial
The county has created a webpage for the review commission. It lists all of the members and has…