Opinion
Broadband forums provide valuable feedback | Guest Column
OPALCO is committed to operating transparently, doing what we can to accommodate the interests of our membership, and…
Opinion
Building blocks of a sustainable island economy | Guest column
During the few days we spent visiting San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands, and hearing from historians, anthropologists,…
Opinion
How are we doing? Not too terrible | Guest Column
We're off to a better start in 2012, with pluses in some categories, like building permits, but with…
Opinion
Prosecutor makes correct call on subcommittees | Editorial
The reasoning behind closed-door subcommittees was not entirely wrong. It's just not good governance.
Opinion
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: April 22-28 | Guest Column
I am proud of the work of our victim advocates in the San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.…
Opinion
Saving power benefits all | Guest Column
Avoided use? It's the greenest, "green energy" of all. The power of conservation at work.
Opinion
Reflections on the 2nd Anniversary of the Gulf Oil Spill | Guest Column
An update to the Washington state's oil spill regulations is timely, as Canada will be increasing their oil…
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Better broadband—more at stake than convenience | Guest Column
The indicators show that local educational and employment options are rapidly deteriorating as the rest of the world…
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Bombing range or sanctuary? One in the same for endangered orcas | Guest Column
The Navy request was for 96 bomb drops last year (eight live MK 82's), and that was said…
Opinion
Best available science—worst available zoning | Guest Opinion
The basic fault of the planners approach is that it shifts from the county to the property owner…
Opinion
Conservationists calls on council to back protection for BLM lands
Despite progress in the Senate, legislation designating BLM in the San Juans as national conservation area is not…
Opinion
As I See It: Checks and balances in jeopardy | Guest Column
Out-of-court settlement sets a poor precedent; charter fails on promise
Opinion
Journal political cartoon; week of March 12 | Opinion
The lighter side of public service; by Journal cartoonist Rob Pudim.