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Orcas Power and Light Cooperative is expected to release details of its feasibility study about the  broadband initiative sometime in the next several months.

Opinion

OPALCO democratic principles tested by broadband initiative | Guest column

The 2nd principle is democratic control by the members who actively participate in setting policies and important decisions.The…

Opinion

Ring in the new year with… elections? | Editorial

San Juan County last had three elected legislators in 2005, under the commission system foresaken by the freeholders,…

Bill Evans

Opinion

Lessons learned in ‘Sandy’ tragedy | Guest Column

It is in the embrace of strangers — not higher walls — wherein lies our long-term salvation from…

Nick Power

Opinion

Priorities misplaced in background checks by state | Guest Column

Are attorneys really that much more of a threat to public safety than firearms? It would appear so,…

Opinion

PIMC not so ready to roll after all | Letters

The thing the hospital administrators and board members need to remember is that trust is not a given,…

Opinion

Public pressure could curb runoff | Letters

Without the straw filters, large quantities of silt, asphalt pieces, oil, and other toxins will again be going…

Howard Schonberger

Opinion

Time to count (nurture) our blessings | Guest Column

Greatest gifts in life are often free, but can disappear if they’re not cared for

Gary Franklin

Opinion

So, what’s my home really worth? | Guest column

We feel that this is a "rocky bottom" in our market and we don't anticipate any large downward…

Opinion

‘Tis the season to shop on island | Opinion

The best way to keep our islands thriving is to support local businesses. Studies show that two-thirds of…

Opinion

Flu shots: good idea for all | Guest Column

Vaccines cause the immune system to develop the same response as it does to a real infection so…

Cartoon

Opinion

Journal political cartoon; Dec. 5 edition | Opinion

The lighter side of the post-election landscape, and life without Twinkies

Rick Larsen

Opinion

Pulling the brake before we go over the fiscal cliff | Guest Column

A balanced approach will be critical in cutting the deficit without undermining economic growth

Opinion

Faults aplenty in CAO, ‘weak’ isn’t one | Guest Column

The proposed CAO is not “weak” — ineffectual, perhaps, while having the added feature of being burdensome and…