Letters to the Editor
Exhibit for veterans | Letter
At this time we are preparing an exhibit to be displayed at our Orcas Island American Legion, Post…
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The road to universal tolerance is hard | Letter
I agree with Senator Kevin Ranker’s frustration resulting from inaction by the Washington State Legislature to pass an…
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Scotch broom is back | Letter
The Scotch broom is again in bloom. As the wicked wolf said, “The better to see you with,…
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Rate increase, a case of economics | Letter
In any small community personal judgments and personalities arise in disagreements and obscure the issues. But no matter…
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Questions about OPALCO rates | Letter
OPALCO’s board of directors has voted to implement a new rate structure that has never been tried before.…
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OPALCO through the recession | Letter
Overall electric bills, adjusted for inflation, are now almost 15 percent lower than they were 20 years ago.
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OPALCO made the right decision | Letter
Nobody wants OPALCO bills to go up. But the new rates are the right decision. Utilities recover costs…
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Farewell from the chief | Letter
You are cordially invited to an open house reception at the Eastsound Fire Hall on Monday, April 13,…
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A time to remember | Letter
This April 9 is the 150th anniversary of General Ulysses S. Grant’s acceptance of General Robert E. Lee’s…
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Support for mothers breastfeeding in public | Letter
(Editor’s note: This letter is in response to the story “Local mothers facing discrimination – Two Orcas mothers…
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Thank you to OIEF | Letter
The Orcas Island School District would like to thank the Orcas Island Education Foundation for its many donations…
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Thanks for Turtleback March | Letter
It was sunshine and smiles last Saturday, March 21, during the Land Bank’s “March Turtleback March” on the…
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Senior Center Brunch a success | Letter
On Saturday, March 21, the Orcas Island Senior Center hosted a Spring Brunch for the community that was…