Opinion
Come meet Mike Lapointe, Independent Candidate for Congress
The proposed Cherry Point coal terminal in Bellingham and the growler jet noise on Whidbey Island are issues…
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On libraries, Las Vegas and Elvis
Who knew that Elvis was a convincing 3-D printer pitchman? In late June, I attended the American Library…
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Fire chief report
Total call volume for 2012 was 783 and for 2013 it was 879. To date for 2014 that…
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What the Supreme Court ruling means for us | Editorial
Here at the Sounder, we pride ourselves on covering news that pertains to our communities. And sometimes there…
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Airport flight checks
Eastsound residents probably couldn’t help but notice a blue and white Lear Jet that made repeated approaches and…
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Fire Chief’s report
Orcas Fire and Rescue responded to the following notable alarms. Personnel were dispatched to the Deer Point neighborhood…
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The fun of fireworks | Editorial
We would like to remind everyone that personal fireworks are not allowed anywhere in our beautiful county. The…
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A letter to graduates | Editorial
Every year a new batch of eager young adults stand on the threshold of adulthood. With a diploma…
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How do you know when you are ‘old’? | Guest column
What is aging? When is a person “old”? When I was a kid, I yearned to be older.…
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Deep communication with dogs | Guest column
Service dog trainer Leslie Liddle spoke at the May 25 Unitarian Fellowship service describing her connection with the…
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Even kids care about pollution runoff | Editorial
Planning to wash your car this weekend? Use pesticides in your garden? Ignore that oil leak in the…
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Time to start talking | Editorial
Homeless is a relatively new term. In the 1920s those without homes were hobos, tramps, bums and box-car…
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Goodbye to the Sheriffs Log? | Editorial
Periodic trips to the Sheriff’s office had been one of my many tasks for the better part of…