Opinion
From 30 to zero: crush on kilowatts, Part II | Guest column
In 2015, the average monthly bill from Orcas Power & Light Cooperative increased to $125 per household, due…
Opinion
Wouldn’t you think they’d know better by now? | Guest column
It turns out next Thursday’s special board meeting is to discuss rates, but you had to first spot…
Opinion
Journal political cartoon, May 20 edition | Opinion
Cartoonist Rob Pudim's views on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San…
Opinion
Journal political cartoon, May 6 edition | Opinion
Cartoonist Rob Pudim's views on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San…
Opinion
Museum or gallery? One is not the other in world of art | As I See It
IMA is at a crossroad this moment and needs to make some decisions. They can continue as an…
Opinion
Giddy up… and heave-ho to all those hazards | Editorial
Over the past 25 years, almost 400 tons—yes, tons—of pollutants have been disposed of safely, efficiently and economically:…
Opinion
In Olympia: State lawmakers in line for double-digit pay hike
On May 13, the Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is set to vote to give…
Opinion
OPALCO had no choice but to raise its rates | As I See It
No matter how folksy a co-op may be, its fundamental obligation is to stay in business. It must…
Opinion
Island Rec levy? More, more, more is a poor solution | As I See It
Why look to government to supply our every want and need? Particularly since that always means agreeing to…
Opinion
What do farmers and power utilities have in common? More than you might think | Letters
OPALCO can negotiate for materials and salaries, and seek to negotiate with BPA on rates at long intervals,…
Opinion
When it comes to U.S. elections, Einstein may have said it best | Guest column
If we choose to continue to believe that doing the same thing over and over again with the…
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Confusion has its costs; co-op can do better | Editorial
The powers that be at OPALCO say they are listening to your concerns. While there's nothing wrong that,…
Opinion
Key to salmon recovery? Demolition | Guest Column
Breaching dams shows much promise for salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest. The removal of the Elwha and…