by Dave Dunaway Dirctor, SAFE San Juans Interpersonal violence is never simple,…
The current state of the world continues to test us. And when…
Proposition 1 adds new language: “Let us acknowledge we reside on the…
Paramedic Patrick Shepler entered the back of the classroom in my fire…
Submitted by David Turnoy. The San Juan Democrats have endorsed all six…
by Victoria Compton, EDC; Jim Connell, Early Childhood Education Initiative; Jennifer Armstrong,…
I hope you will join me and vote for Patrick Shepler for…
by Eric Webb Superintendent, Orcas Island School District Fall has arrived on…
If you’re reading this from a print edition you’re holding in your…
by Linda Bannerman The county should reject implementing vacation rental caps. Such…
I first let a shelter dog into my heart 12 years ago,…
Transient Vacation Rental Water Usage
Submitted by Charter Review Commissioners Jane Fuller, Richard Grout and Kevin Ranker.…
Although I agree with the overall discussion about the thought processes described…
by Toby Cooper If you listen carefully, water — that miraculous, life-supporting…
It costs money to gather news. I’m not referring to social media…
Even vaccinated people may need to get tested
by Brad Brown I live on Orcas. I moved here six years…
For some parents, it’s a blessing and for some kids, it’s a…
By R. Brent Lyles, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans. It’s…
Submitted by the San Juan Building Association. As many of you know…
It’s impressive that the Orcas Eastsound Post Office is, in itself, a…
The following was originally published in State Rep. Debra Lekanoff’s Friday newsletter…
The school year will start in just a few weeks, and many…
by J. Burk Gossom, M.D. Friday Harbor Immunizations are one of the…
by Ron Krebs San Juan County Sheriff As of 12:01 a.m. on…
Punishment vs. rehabilitation. Which do you think is more effective? If you…
The Friends of the San Juans draw attention to the proposed Comp…
It’s been an epic start to the summer. Historically high temperatures. Nary…
by F. Milene Henley San Juan County Auditor I have always been…
Just one word. Plastics. If you’re a fan of classic films or…
My name is Jannice Rose, Program Director for Island Reproductive Health Initiative.…
Six months ago — when the vacation rental permit moratorium began —…
by R. Brent Lyles, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans. Judging…
Vaccine rates are rising. The masks are coming off. Businesses have reopened.…
Submitted by Elly Hoague, Co-lead for the Orcas Women’s Coalition Immigrant Rights…
By Guy Gifford, Landowner Assistance Forester and Fire Prevention and Firewise Coordinator,…
