Opinion
Standing up for Orcas | Editorial
It’s time to defend the honor of Orcas Island. If you've read the mean-spirited Seattle Weekly blog about…
Opinion
Determining future of county’s shorelines | Guest opinion
In the past, shoreline development in Washington tended to be piecemeal and uncoordinated, which often had negative impacts…
Opinion
Madrona Point is not open to the public | Editorial
It’s a great disappointment to many islanders that Madrona Point is officially closed to the public. And vandalism…
Opinion
Fairgrounds future is now – weigh in | Editorial
Kids strolled hand in hand with tired moms, sheep bleated in their stalls, and the smell of fried…
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Stormwater work has serious consequences | Letter
All vegetation except for a few trees will be torn out behind the Village Green for the stormwater…
Opinion
Council made the right call with Watmough | Editorial
It was a sad day for many Lopezians, who watched as public works trucks rumbled down the dusty…
Opinion
Orcas Island Library has Vikings yearbooks | Guest column
Remember when? Here on Orcas, we are used to having many (some would say hoards) of visitors each…
Opinion
Protect your noggin | Editorial
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of kids playing on the beach, runners pounding the pavement, kayakers…
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The cost of canine freedom | Guest column
It is a common sight on the roads of our beautiful, rural islands to see dogs riding “free”…
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‘Whale watch boats directly responsible for death of resident orcas’ | Guest Column
By Mark Anderson, chairman, Orca Relief Citizens’ Alliance: While the orca birth rate continues its robust rate, the…
Opinion
Tell us what you think about advertising on the ‘tank’ | Editorial
We miss seeing community messages on Orcas Island’s old tank at the intersection of Olga Road and Crescent…
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‘Every mother’s worst nightmare’ | Guest column by Lori Gates
The phone rings in the middle of the night – every mother’s worst nightmare. You hear your son…