Opinion
Orcas emergency responders risked their lives in midst of howling storm | Guest column
It was the beginning of a winter storm cycle when we got the call: “50-year-old male, difficulty breathing,…
Opinion
Colton had better use his jail time wisely | Editorial
We’re nearing the end of the Colton Harris-Moore saga, after his sentencing in December. Did the punishment fit…
Opinion
New Year’s wishes from mayor April | Guest column
What an incredible gift, words canoooot describe my feelings of gratitude and looove for my constituents. I signed…
Opinion
Sounder announces new way of delivering the news | Editorial
We are on the cusp of a new year. It’s a time for reflecting on the past 12…
Opinion
Why we report on medical misconduct | Editorial
We received a slew of emails from angry readers after we wrote about a local medical professional being…
Opinion
Best-kept secrets at Orcas Library | Guest column
One of the best parts of being a volunteer at the library is the opportunity to observe the…
Opinion
Thanks, Senator Ranker, for addressing park pass transferability | Editorial
We made our dissatisfaction with the Discover Pass well known in the pages of this newspaper. In theory,…
Opinion
Solid waste overhaul needs citizen input | Editorial
The county is going to be taking its time making major changes to our solid waste system. We’re…
Opinion
Support one another: shop locally | Editorial
Before you are standing in line at that big department store, Christmas gifts flung across your arms, we…
Opinion
The Islands’ Sounder goes green | Editorial
The Islands’ Sounder is launching an initiative that will enhance our readers’ experience online. Through the “Green Editions,”…
Opinion
Giving thanks | Editorial
What are you thankful for this year? If you take the time to ponder this, there are plenty…
Opinion
Sounder unveils new online commenting | Editorial
Starting on Nov. 17, the Islands’ Sounder will introduce a new comment moderation policy through Facebook. We hope…
Opinion
‘Nibbling at the edges’ of county budget can’t go on | Guest column by San Juan County auditor
"How Are We Doing?": A quarterly review of county finances by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley.…