Opinion
More thoughts on the Border Patrol protecting the U.S. from San Juan Islanders
I have often been prompted to write concerning the Border Patrol actions at the Anacortes Ferry Terminal, but…
Opinion
Orcas principals see both big picture and details of education
Continually visualizing the “big picture” while supervising the academic infrastructure to meet the needs of the individual students…
Opinion
A time to fly for Orcas graduates
At the graduation ceremonies signaling the beginning of a new era for 22 Orcas High School graduates, it…
Opinion
County helps deliver veterans’ aid
The recently established San Juan County Veterans’ Advisory Board (VAB) has completed its initial planning and is pleased…
Opinion
Letters?to the?editor
The following Letter to the Editor articulates the position of the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington regarding…
Opinion
The paper chase keeps the business office busy
When Sharron Mierau began her work as the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Administrative Secretary in 1987, the…
Opinion
OIPP emphasizes the positive with lattes, treats and parent surveys
The Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP) is continuing its “Spotlight on the Positive” campaign for the parents of…
Opinion
Only the beginning
Their reasons for not completing high school until now are as varied as their futures undoubtedly will be…
Opinion
Stolen Olga flamingos were on display for breast cancer — Islands Letters to the Editor
If you are the individual who kidnapped the small flock of pink flamingos from my property on Olga…
Opinion
Orcas’ Coldwell Banker closure heralds end of an era
It is not being overly-dramatic to say that, with the closing of the Coldwell Banker Orcas Island (CBOI)…
Opinion
We shall never forget them …
Since the war for independence from Great Britain 232 years ago, almost 1.5 million Americans have died in…
Opinion
Border Checkpoint at Washington State Ferries’ Anacortes Terminal
Dear Senators Murray, Cantwell, and Representative Larsen,