Opinion
If the tsunami comes, are you prepared? | Editorial
The earthquake that will devastate Seattle and will destroy the coast of the Pacific Northwest could strike now…
Opinion
New campus reflects community support | Editorial
The Orcas School renovation will be done by the end of August, and after we got a sneak…
Opinion
Library expansion: what’s next | Guest column
Orcas Islanders love their beautiful public library as a center of equal access to information for all learners…
Opinion
What it means to be a juror | Editorial
It’s one of the most dreaded pieces of mail you can get: a jury summons. With a grimace,…
Opinion
Say “thank you” at the county fair | Letters
I would like to personally thank the many people who work tirelessly, behind the scenes, to make the…
Opinion
The integrity of the newspaper byline | Editorial
These are principles that we stand by. Every day as stories are published we are ready to defend…
Opinion
State of the youth address | Letters
With advice and the necessary materials needed gifted from Paul at Island Hardware and a couple of new…
Opinion
Building a climate resilient community | Guest Column
One hundred and fifteen people attended this first community brainstorming session put on by Islands Climate Resilience
Opinion
Exploring OPALCO’s problems
A day after the OPALCO board approved an emergency 10 percent increase in our electric rates, effective at…
Opinion
The crazy world of new words | Editorial
The Oxford English Dictionary announced in June that approximately 500 words have been added to its dictionary.
Opinion
Open your eyes to the world around you | Editorial
Traveling to Australia – and living there for a year – was the best time I’ve had in…
Opinion
Wireless is critical for public safety | Guest column
When I first began my work as the Lopez Island Fire Chief July 1, 2008, I was challenged…
Opinion
Housing crisis may force change | Editorial
Last year people in our community were desperate for housing. Now a full year has passed. Has anything…