Obituaries
Jim Cumming
Jim Cumming Oct. 3, 1945 — Oct. 26, 2012 Jim Cumming, born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada on…
Letters to the Editor
Parties agree? Gotta’ like that | Letters
There has been a lot of discussion in our community lately on proposed amendments to our county charter,…
News
Harrison, director of SJI Library, resigns
During Harrison's tenure as director, the library conducted a community survey, completed a comprehensive long-range planning process and…
Letters to the Editor
Grange 966 says ‘No’ to GMOs | Letters
The members of San Juan Island Grange No. 966 voted at their membership meeting Oct. 3rd to endorse…
Letters to the Editor
It’s the bathwater, not the baby | Letters
A three-member council elected countywide will best represent the interests of the entire county, not just one island.
Life
Spotlight shines on ‘Leadership’
A countywide program, LSJI fosters leadership skills, like collaborative problem-solving, facilitation and public speaking, as well as offering…
News
Dorothea ‘Dot’ Merlino: 1928 — 2012 | Passages
Dorothea “Dot” Merlino, 83, of Friday Harbor, passed away at the Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, Wash. on Sunday,…
Letters to the Editor
I-502: not perfect, but better than what we got | Letters
I-502 is obviously flawed and is a decidedly incomplete decriminalization. But it is a very good place to…
News
Memorial service for Nancy Severtson, Saturday
A memorial service for Nancy Severtson is Saturday, Oct. 27, at St. David's Episcopal Church, at 2 p.m.
Opinion
Legacies left behind: the importance of Initiative 2012-4 | Guest Column
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) pose a hidden danger, just like PCBs.
Letters to the Editor
Rosenfeld wields the right stuff | Letters
I was pleased to see our mayor, Carrie Lacher, endorse Howie Rosenfeld for county council.
Letters to the Editor
Better science is in our backyard | Letters
One of the most glaring problems with the draft ordinance is that the county is incontestably in possession…
Letters to the Editor
I-502: bad idea, poor public policy | Letters
Marijuana is a schedule 1 controlled substance. Marijuana will still be unlawful to possess, manufacture or deliver under…