Opinion
Let the market decide business’ success | Editorial
The prospect of a Subway food franchise locating in Friday Harbor has sparked a vigorous debate over the…
Opinion
Town, District should try joint fire administration | Editorial
Friday Harbor Fire Chief Vern Long has been on medical leave since Aug. 18. He reportedly told town…
Opinion
Remember where our food comes from | Being Frank
The mud and the water have always been a source of food. But when we start to see…
Opinion
Closing transfer stations is not the answer | Editorial
Come January 2011, the only transfer station in the San Juans could be on Orcas Island. That cannot…
Opinion
Attend forums for sheriff candidates | Editorial
Brent Johnson and Rob Nou want to be the next sheriff of San Juan County — the first…
Opinion
The United States of Fear: Ten Examples | Guest Column
Since Sept. 11, 2001, fear has been the main engine of change in the United States. Who would…
Opinion
Call Cantwell, Murray today and urge them to vote to protect small farms | Guest Column
We likely all know by now that family farmers on our ferry-dependent islands provide us with "food security".…
Opinion
When driving, watch for our children | Editorial
San Juan County children returned to school Sept. 1. With youngsters going to and from school on our…
Opinion
Milestones to salmon recovery are adding up | Being Frank
It’s raining hard today — Sept. 1 — the first heavy rain we’ve seen in a while, and…
Opinion
Change needed in cell phone regulations | Editorial
We’ve all experienced the lack of service, lost calls and occasional roaming charges that come with using a…
Opinion
County Council should revote on Brickworks | Editorial
The San Juan County Council should vote again on the acquisition of conservation and historical preservation easements at…
Opinion
Stay on topic, and keep it clean | Editorial
One of the best statements we’ve heard going into the general election season came from the most unlikely…
Opinion
Move rabbits, but do it humanely | Editorial
Each prairie is its own special system. When we have so little left, we have to conserve what…