Opinion
Take the mystery out of fire
by Rob Low, Fire Marshal Children under five are curious about fire. Often what begins as a natural…
Opinion
Reflections of an oil spill responder
by Jackie Wolf I never thought I would become an oil spill responder. But in 1989 I watched…
Opinion
Serve and protect each other
An Orcas Island woman was reportedly accosted in her home following an apparent late-night break-in in the Matia…
Opinion
Protecting whales includes more than just vessel regulation
by Kari Koski With the recent proposal for federal vessel regulations to protect local killer whales, it is…
Opinion
Swine flu expected to reappear this fall
by Dr. David Shinstrom A Presidential advisory group of the nation’s leading scientists and engineers released a new…
Opinion
A sign of the times
The county council solved Eastsound’s street vendor problem. Next on the line-up is the sign ordinance. The council…
Opinion
Guest Opinion | OPAL and Kaleidoscope: the fall season of auctions and dinners
by LISA BYERS and AMBER PAULSEN The autumn months will soon be here. Are you ready? With the…
Opinion
Why we love the fair
It’s as predictable as the seasons, but the San Juan County Fair just never gets old. From goats…
Opinion
The Port of Orcas should keep its neighbors
The Port’s “Through the Fence” issue may be complicated, but we have an answer: ask the FAA to…
Opinion
Public school deserves all islanders’ support
by BARB SKOTTE PTSA president Through a combination of declining enrollment, cost increases, state underfunding and, yes, past…
Opinion
Fire danger is high; play it safe
We wanted to editorialize about the Critical Areas Ordinance, and spell out what proposed changes will and won’t…