Opinion
Are you missing the Exchange? | Guest column
Many people who are expressing concerns about the recent fire at the Exchange are now realizing that for…
Opinion
Orcas Fire Department made the right call | Editorial
The Orcas Fire commissioners had to make a tough decision, but we think it was the right one.
News
OPALCO’s next chapter | Guest column
We have celebrated our 75th Anniversary and our success in building a member-owned cooperative to meet our electrical…
Opinion
A time of rebirth and renewal for the Exchange | Editorial
We applaud the Exchange for its thoughtful approach to reconstructing its operation after a devastating fire in February.
Opinion
Final county conversation | Guest column
The San Juan County Community Conversations continue and conclude April 16-18. Averaging 40 to 60 participants per meeting,…
Opinion
Exchange moves towards renewal | Guest column
Good news, folks: the permit for cleaning up the fire site at the Orcas Transfer Station was obtained…
Opinion
Election questions are answered | Guest column
San Juan County has not had an April election for at least 20 years (that’s how far back…
Opinion
Explanation of ‘five-person council’ proposal | Guest Column
The effort by Council Members Marc Forlenza and Rich Peterson to promote an ordinance from the county council…
Opinion
How to defend yourself from predators | Editorial
Expanding on last week’s editorial about keeping our community protected from registered sex offenders, we’d like to encourage…
Opinion
Our county economy | Guest column
Our county economy: part of the fabric of our lives. How the economy performs affects our own lifestyle…
Opinion
Why we run stories about sex offenders | Editorial
They have “paid” their debt to society and now they are free.
Opinion
Stop the dirty politics | Editorial
Looks like the politics of divisiveness and disparagement have come to roost in San Juan County.
Opinion
Love is in the air | Editorial
It’s one of society’s oldest traditions: joining two lives as one.