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Chandini Portteus

Opinion

Research nets results in quest for ‘The Cure’ | Guest Column

With funding from Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Anne McTiernan, M.D, Ph.D., of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer…

Auditor Milene Henley

Opinion

Auditor: here’s how it would work | Guest Column

If adopted, Prop. 1 would return the county from six district-elected council members to three council members elected…

Former county administrator Pete Rose

Opinion

Former administrator: setting the record straight | Guest column

I left San Juan County in my 72nd month. Six years is a very long run for a…

I-502 would legalize and tax the sale of marijuana.

Opinion

Initiative 502: a risky proposition | Guest Column

By Nov. 6, the citizens of the state ofWashington will be asked to vote Yes or No on…

Opinion

Freeholders respond; Ranker gets it wrong | Guest Column

We do not see facts to support Kevin Ranker’s opinions. Factual arguments are essential if we are going…

Kevin Ranker

Opinion

Charter in need of change, here’s why | Guest Column

As a past San Juan County Commissioner, County Council Member, and now as your state Senator, I have…

Cheryl Shaw

Opinion

With lives at stake, no time to lose | Guest Column

In overcoming setbacks, Komen team strengthens its resolve, sense of urgency.

Opinion

Trust your gut | Letters

This is a reaction to sound bytes, media manipulation, and to us humans who are succumbing to US,…

Opinion

CRC review betrayed by ‘group think’ | Guest Column

The fact that the CRC majority made huge decisions independent of any review whatsoever the second time they…

Charlie Bodenstab

Opinion

Is this what we want to go back to? | Guest Column

CRC dismisses principals of good government, like separation of powers

Friends’ Stephanie Buffum with the harbor in Astoria

Opinion

Time is now to be better prepared | Guest Column

Should it happen, having equipment staged in the San Juans would reduce the threats from an oil spill.

State Sen. Kevin Ranker

Opinion

County Charter needs change, here’s why | Guest Column

For decades, full-time county commissioners spent considerable time working for our county off island —recognizing that many of…

Larry Hendel

Opinion

Solid solutions; proof in the process | Guest Column

Experience, knowledge, insight allowed CRC to hit the ground running