Opinion
Questions abound; islanders deserve answers | As I See It
Is a subsidy agreement for a faith-based institution constitutional if it requires taxpayers to subsidize religious-based beliefs and…
News
Charter in spotlight in League of Women Voters’ election debate
Critics and supporters of the Charter Review Commission's recommended changes to the county charter square off Monday, Sept.…
News
Cimarron gains edge in Orcas trash tug-of-war
Summary: County officials view Cimarron Trucking, which now hauls waste from Orcas under contract with garbage giant Waste…
Letters to the Editor
Be wary of Lopez? What about Waldron? | Letters
I do appreciate the arduous work done by previous freeholders and the recent charter review committee. Democracy can…
Letters to the Editor
Is it efficiency, or effectiveness that we want? | Letters
Not only is three more “efficient” than six, but two is even more efficient, and for that matter,…
Sports
Giant high school sports weekend ahead
This weekend's marquee prep sports matchup features the Friday Harbor football team seeking to reclaim the coveted Island…
Obituaries
Lloyd Martin
Lloyd Douglas Martin Dec. 2, 1919 — Sept. 14, 2012 Lloyd Douglas Martin passed away in the early…
News
‘Guardian’ grounded; extent of damage unknown
The Guardian ran aground on a submerged reef near Sinclair Island, just north of Cypress Island, Saturday, Sept.…
News
Outdoor burning season delayed
Due to unusually dry weather, permits for outdoor burning will not be available on Oct. 1, as is…
Life
Sweet Tomato Heels: knitting class with Cat Bordhi
Space is still available for Cat Bordhi's "Sweet Tomato Heels" class, Sunday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m. to 4…
News
Three orca calves newly named
More than 5,000 votes were cast over the past several weeks. The name Ripple will be given to…
News
Ranker kicks off Dems election Q & A series
Today's Q & A session with state Sen. Ranker is the first in a series of "Come and…
Letters to the Editor
Powers should be separate; ‘No’ on Prop. 2 | Letters
These are not the old days. Citizens deserve to have one professional individual at the helm who has…