Opinion
Obama’s victory has carried us across an important frontier in our national journey | Commentary
John F. Kennedy was the first Catholic president. He was also the last Catholic president, if by that…
Opinion
Keep public business open, not on a PDA | Editorial
This hasn’t happened here yet. But in this new technological age, it could. And it shouldn’t. That’s the…
Opinion
Enforce the existing law, and stop pursuing the orca | Guest Column
The plight of our resident killer whales has become simple to understand, as is the most likely means…
Opinion
Anacortes/Sidney ferry is a vital economic resource that deserves state support | Guest Column
Current law contains clear language that prevents the elimination of any ferry route without Legislative approval. It also…
Opinion
Sidney ferry is part of San Juans’ charm | Ferry Home Companion
WSF is an iconic symbol of our home and charm to visitors. In fact, it could be one…
Opinion
We’re not giving up on trying to save salmon | Being Frank
I don’t understand how you can get tired of trying to save the salmon. What those infected with…
Opinion
No health hazard posed by cell phone towers | Counterpoint
I was surprised to read Steve Ludwig’s guest column finding him still in panic over perceived health dangers…
Opinion
Muster solidarity needed to defeat cell tower threat | Point
The name of the game is “Beggar Thy Neighbor.” You sign a lucrative contract to put a cell…
Opinion
No compelling reason to move transfer station | Editorial
We commend the county Solid Waste Advisory Committee for its work in studying the options for a solid…
Opinion
Let islanders vote on waste transfer station location | Guest Column
As a community member, potential neighbor to the Beaverton Valley Road site, and avid SWAC meeting attender for…
Opinion
A good time to count our blessings | Editor’s Notebook
An arctic storm brought a big freeze to the islands. Our school district faces a $717,000 deficit. Our…
Opinion
Non-point pollution is our problem, and that’s the point | Editorial
Scientists call it “non-point pollution,” meaning it emanates from sources that aren’t specific or readily identifiable. Oil leaks…
Opinion
Education must be our top priority | Editorial
Undoubtedly, the financial situation that the 2009 state Legislature deals with when in goes into session in January…