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A perspective on COVID-19 | Letters

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A perspective on COVID-19 | Letters

It’s possible that COVID-19 may very well become the defining event of our lifetime. Most islanders are too…

Orcas Senior Center thanks you | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Orcas Senior Center thanks you | Letter

All of us at the Orcas Senior Center would like to say a big THANK YOU to the…

Thank you to Jeannie Doty | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Thank you to Jeannie Doty | Letter

Over the past 14 years or so if you or a family member have donated your time, funds,…

End shelter in place |Letter

Letters to the Editor

End shelter in place |Letter

Editor’s note: “The [U.S.] Constitution ... does not import an absolute right in each person to be, at…

July 4th fireworks show canceled | Letter

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July 4th fireworks show canceled | Letter

A quick update on the cancellation of our annual July 4th Fireworks show in Eastsound.

New mayor Luna says don’t pet other dogs

Letters to the Editor

New mayor Luna says don’t pet other dogs

April 24—I received sad news today from Orcas Island Children’s House. Noni, the miniature dachshund who became honorary…

Community Band concert is canceled | Letter

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Community Band concert is canceled | Letter

With regret, the Orcas Island Community Band has canceled its spring concert.

Grateful for Land Bank | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Grateful for Land Bank | Letter

During this time of coronavirus unrest, there are some particularly comforting aspects of living in San Juan County.…

Important voting year | Letter

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Important voting year | Letter

Now that we’re choosing “self-isolation” or “self-quarantine” for health concerns, we’ve been given the needed time to make…

Vacation rentals running despite the Ban due to Covid19| Letter

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Vacation rentals running despite the Ban due to Covid19| Letter

I personally work in the vacation rental business and while the owners of the houses I work for…

Shout out to local grocery workers | Letter

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Shout out to local grocery workers | Letter

Among those many folks who are working assiduously to care for our island’s residents during these frightening times,…

Thank you for keeping an island tradition | Letter

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Thank you for keeping an island tradition | Letter

I wanted to write and tell everyone about something that makes our family very happy.

Micah Lefton accepted into medical school | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Micah Lefton accepted into medical school | Letter

by Zachary Lefton