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Keep UW on Orcas | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Keep UW on Orcas | Letter

I have started a petition on the subject of the current activities of the OIHCD and the impact…

We the People deserve better| Letter

Letters to the Editor

We the People deserve better| Letter

On Tuesday, May 26, the County Council had a long discussion about what to do with the $943,250…

More about orcas | Letter

Letters to the Editor

More about orcas | Letter

A letter submitted by Orca Network said that humans have poisoned the waters and destroyed food sources for…

Update from Orcas Island School District | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Update from Orcas Island School District | Letter

As we approach the first of June, a lot of attention has turned to what school might look…

New proposed dam will impact orcas | Letter

Letters to the Editor

New proposed dam will impact orcas | Letter

The Southern Resident orcas have captivated us for decades. To many of us, they feel like family. Yet,…

Thank you to the Orcas Food Bank| Letter

Letters to the Editor

Thank you to the Orcas Food Bank| Letter

An open letter to the Orcas Food Bank, Board of Directors, work staff and volunteers as well as…

Vacation rental concerns | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Vacation rental concerns | Letter

We face a unique challenge in San Juan County. We have a greater ability than most areas to…

Historical Museums thank Orcas Food Co-op |Letter

Letters to the Editor

Historical Museums thank Orcas Food Co-op |Letter

The Orcas Island Historical Museums had big plans for our garden this year. Seeds had been ordered, weeding…

There’s still air in Airbnb | Letter

Letters to the Editor

There’s still air in Airbnb | Letter

As people are reporting the tourist onslaught has begun on Orcas. Tourists that are coming here now are…

Masks- a math problem | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Masks- a math problem | Letter

Ms. Smith comes back to Orcas after a day spent with three friends in Bellingham.

Thoughts about reopening the islands | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Thoughts about reopening the islands | Letter

After reading some opinions about the process of “should we re-open the island or not” I thought I…

Mother’s Day surge of visitors | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Mother’s Day surge of visitors | Letter

As I drove to Orcas Village on Friday, I passed a long line of cars arriving from the…

Oh, oh scotch broom bloom| Letter

Letters to the Editor

Oh, oh scotch broom bloom| Letter

It’s time to bring your attention to those pretty yellow blossoms, blooming profusely in plain sight.