Opinion
San Juan County needs to enforce permit rules
San Juan County needs to make a priority of enforcement of its development regulations.
Opinion
High fire danger means only recreational fires
Robert Low, San Juan County Fire Marshal announced on June 30 that starting July 1, the fire danger…
Opinion
Waldron Candidates Forum
On Saturday, July 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Waldron Community Meeting (WCM) will host a candidates’…
Opinion
Orcas Family Health Center to expand cardiology services
Less than a year ago, Bellingham-based North Cascades Cardiology (NCC) initiated an outreach program to serve the residents…
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Orcas Medical Center expands skin treatment
“Most skin conditions that cause Orcas Island residents to make appointments with mainland dermatologists now can be addressed…
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Council hears from local transportation service
Representatives from Orcas Island Shuttle, Island Energy Systems and the Agricultural Resources Committee spoke to the County Council…
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Youngren tells County Council of energy alternatives
Eric Youngren, whose new business, Island Energy Systems, creates small-scale “kits” for home-use alternative energy systems, addressed the…
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ARC reports to Council on farm sustainability
Tim Clark, Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC) Farm Preservation Coordinator, spoke to the County Council on June 24.
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Pest control chemicals can quickly pollute Puget Sound
Garden and yard chemicals used by San Juan Islanders are likely to reach some water body in the…
Opinion
Wrightsman counsels middle and high school
Like many of the teachers at Orcas Island High/Middle School, Nancy Wrightsman constantly changes her job “hats.” Arriving…
Opinion
Superintendent sets the tone for district
School’s out for summer, but not for the Superintendent, Glenn Harris. His desk, as usual, is covered with…
Opinion
Stewards of the future
In thinking about and reporting on the school budget situation, we’ve gone into the records from last year,…