Opinion
Don’t blame DVSAS for doing its job | Editorial
In the Sounder’s print and online “opinion” section, a public agency’s integrity has been called into question.
Opinion
2010 was tough, but 2011 will be better | Editorial
2010 was a tough year. We have reason to believe 2011 will be better.
Opinion
Prosecutor pay raise comes at a bad time | Editorial
The San Juan County Citizens’ Salary Commission has voted to give Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord a $19,000 wage…
Opinion
New fees for recycling are not excessive | Editorial
On Dec. 7, the San Juan County Council approved a package of recycling fees designed to help stabilize…
Opinion
Why it pays to shop on the rock | Editorial
You’re probably thinking: if I hear “shop locally” one more time… While it may be an overused phrase,…
Opinion
Thank you, OPALCO | Editorial
While most of us were tucked into our blankets at home, OPALCO linemen worked around the clock to…
Opinion
County assessor urges community to attend ‘important’ budget hearing | Guest Column
Recent articles in local online media have focused on certain assessment programs available for land managed for commercial…
Opinion
A tribute to Orcas farms | Guest Column
I don’t tell many people this, but I was born and raised in Pomona, Calif. But, when I…
Opinion
Adopt SWAC’s solid waste funding plan | Editorial
Prosecuting Attorney Randall K. Gaylord ruled earlier this year that a parcel fee to support solid waste services,…
Opinion
Nou for county sheriff | Editorial
The San Juan Islands are fortunate to have two very qualified candidates for sheriff. Each is a good,…