On Sept. 14, San Juan County Public Works Director Jon Shannon told the County Council that he planned to present…
It takes a community to have a successful and wonderful event. There are artists, artisans, and business people who contribute…
Friday, of Labor Day weekend, was a day to once again appreciate the magnificent services that our EMTs provide those…
A glance at the voter turnout record for the recent primary election in San Juan County shows that out of…
We all woke last Sunday morning to a gentle rain on the roof. It was still raining as we set…
I may be voicing the opinion of many others who have not yet stepped up to speak. I add my…
Is nonylphenol, a man-made chemical that feminizes male fish, causing bigger bellies in people? A recent peer-reviewed study found excess…
I write in praise of Orcas Island’s Emergency Medical services. When Dr. Geifer urged that my medical condition dictated immediate…
We have three cemeteries on Orcas Island, the Olga Cemetery is under private ownership, Woodlawn and Mt. Baker Cemeteries are…
What?! We, as an island community, are losing Dr. Evan Buxbaum? He is the only physician on the island specializing…
