Opinion
Farmers market project should be up to voters | Guest Column
The State of Washington is tightening its belt out of fiscal necessity, eliminating jobs and cutting spending where…
Opinion
Are our youth learning skills needed to become leaders? | Voices for Health
Thanks to the support of the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition and United Way of San Juan County,…
Opinion
Two sides on proposed ferry reservations | Editorial
We’ve got a big change coming down the pike, one that will alter how we travel to and…
Opinion
Step up and make a difference on the islands | Editorial
Want to make a difference in the community? There are several opportunities to do so, and you don’t…
Opinion
Tribes have higher standard for salmon recovery than the Endangered Species Act | Being Frank
Treaty tribal and state co-managers wrapped up their annual process of setting salmon fishing seasons recently and I…
Opinion
There’s always something to do on San Juan Island | Voices for Health
Remember when you were a kid and you had nothing to do? Remember saying, “Mom, I’m bored! There’s…
Opinion
Two challenges we need to tackle this year | Editorial
Town and county bans on polystyrene to-go containers take effect April 23, Earth Day. The bans demonstrate our…
Opinion
On Earth Day, let us dare to ‘Imagine No Litter’ | Capt. Pick-It Up
It’s now been four years since the grassroots group that named itself the San Juan Island Anti-Litter Initiative…
Opinion
Solid waste solutions are within the town, county’s grasp | Editorial
The Friday Harbor Town Council has withdrawn “for the time being” the town’s offer to sell the solid…
Opinion
Pollution in our runoff: How much science do we really need? | Guest Column
While driving home from a recent stormwater workshop, a friend asked, “Is run-off from my small property really…
Opinion
No-interest loan for derelict vessel program | Editorial
San Juan County has the worst derelict vessel problem in the state. Loaded with fuel, oil and other…
Opinion
Adopt SWAC’s solid waste funding plan | Editorial
Good solid waste management services are essential to the general public health and to a clean environment. That’s…
Opinion
Our trash: Where does it go, how does it get there? | Guest Column
We do all we can. We try to reduce, we try to reuse, we are diligent about recycling,…