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Memorial Day is not just a three-day vacation | Editorial

Memorial Day is Monday. The American Legion Post 93, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the…

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CSA’s response to editorial | Guest column

I am writing on behalf of the Common Sense Alliance (“CSA”) to correct the misconceptions that led to…

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Roll out red carpet for our island visitors | Editorial

The first step is getting visitors out here. The next task is creating such an incredible experience that…

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Better broadband equals jobs: a clear equation | Guest Column

Unemployment in San Juan County is higher than it’s been in nearly 20 years. If you include folks…

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Playfest 2012 is ‘astounding’ | Theater review

The Actors Theater of Orcas Island’s Playfest 2012 opened at the Grange last Friday to an audience eager…

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War of the press releases | Editorial

San Juan County and the Common Sense Alliance have created a mess. For those not deeply entrenched in…

Richard Fralick

Opinion

Fralick not seeking re-election

Now that an eminently qualified candidate, Rick Hughes, has declared his intent to run for the District 4,…

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Sounder joins school fundraising effort | Editorial

Many facets of the community have been part of the effort to raise money for the school district.…

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International ocean mapping conference on Orcas | Guest column

A group of scientists from around the world have been gathering annually to share findings and technology in…

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Remember crime victims this week | Guest column

National Crime Victims' Rights Week is April 22-28. This event is meant to increase public awareness of victim…

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Happy 75th, OPALCO | Editorial

Door prizes galore, brunch on a boat, loads of free stuff and election results, too? It appears Orcas…

Kim Bryan

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It’s not that we don’t care | Guest column

This is the third of four articles submitted by DVSAS for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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Generating green energy | Guest column

OPALCO is in a time of major changes. As most of you know technology drives many of these…