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Hire a veteran | Guest opinion
Dear Washington State Business Owners and Employers: What is the one thing that makes your business the best?…
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No on land bank REET | Guest column
Of course we all want to preserve the beauty of this spectacular environment, but perhaps the land bank…
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Children and domestic violence | Guest Column
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. This is the final column in a series by local professionals.
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Vote no on land bank tax | Editorial
This November’s ballot revolves around how much of our cash we’re willing to part with. We supported the…
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More island control is needed for solid waste | Guest Column
This issue is not the result of public complaints. Remember, we have a waste system that allows us…
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Domestic violence in the faith community | Guest column
Karen felt nauseated as she watched her husband, the head deacon, smiling and visiting with fellow members at…
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Vote no on parcel fee | Editorial
After November, the structure of solid waste is going to change drastically. There are two very different proposals…
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School’s one-year levy needs to pass | Editorial
We support Orcas School’s levy on this November’s ballot, but we’re not happy about it. We endorsed both…
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We asked for blogs; you answered | Editorial
Last week we asked you to tell us about local blogs. Thank you for the response. Check out…
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The Sounder is looking for local bloggers | Editorial
Do you have something to say that you want to share with the rest of the community? Are…
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The Good News | Guest Column
There is plenty of good news in the world of volunteerism contributing to Orcas Island’s strong and healthy…
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Domestic violence calls are some of the most dangerous | Guest column by sheriff Rob Nou
Guest column contributed by San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Sounder…
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New county work boat was a sound decision | Guest column
Guest column contributed by Pete Rose, San Juan County Administrator In the past couple of weeks the county…