Opinion
Neighbors helping neighbors | Editorial
Although food bank recipients may be reticent about publicly discussing the importance of the service to their lives,…
Opinion
Park & Rec levy is an investment in community | Guest column
In last year’s November election, an Orcas Island Park and Rec District was created by a 72 percent…
Opinion
Vote yes on parks and rec levy this November | Editorial
Orcas Islanders overwhelmingly supported the formation of a parks and rec district last November. Now it’s time to…
Opinion
Feeling discouraged about solid waste? Try composting | Editorial
Most of us are frustrated with the current condition of our solid waste department. Recently enacted gate fees…
Opinion
Community waste facility is an essential public service | Guest Column
by George Post Have we all gone mad or is it just the County Council? They are poised…
Opinion
Help stop illegal fishing at hatchery | Editorial
Salmon trying to finish their last journey home to an Orcas hatchery may be being illegally caught in…
Opinion
Local Bishop reflects on proposed Islamic Center located near ‘Ground Zero’ | Guest Column
The following is a sermon that Bishop Craig B. Anderson recently gave at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of…
Opinion
Is closing local transfer stations the answer? | Editorial
Come January 2011, Orcas Island could be home to the only transfer station in our county. It would…
Opinion
Change cell phone regulations sooner rather than later | Editorial
We’ve all experienced the lost calls, lack of service, and occasional roaming charges that come with using a…
News
Taxpayers will bear the cost of airport access rights | Guest Column
by ERIC GOURLEY Not long ago the Sounder had a cartoon caption entitled, “In The Argument Over Airport…
Opinion
Election 2010: stay on topic, keep it clean | Editorial
One of the best statements we’ve heard going into the general election season came from the most unlikely…
Opinion
County should scrap Mt. Baker Road project | Editorial
The environmental hurdles are more than expected. The project cost is rising. The community support is not there.…