Editorials

EDITORIAL: Here's hoping August is a bit calmer; how we can all help

It's been an unusually stressful summer in the San Juan Islands. In addition to the usual call, first responders have been extra busy, especially…

Written by Sharon Kivisto

Did you know: Map showing parking time limits available

Instead of driving around trying to find a parking space you can use for eight-hours, save time and fuel by…

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Editorial: 5 points to consider before voting on the SJ EMS levy renewal

What a dilemma. How do voters decide on a levy renewal, when an anti-levy group is disseminating misinformation and outright lies? Here are some…

Written by Sharon Kivisto

Editorial: Town Council needs to protect its employees and constituents and adopt a vax mandate

Why do anti-vaxxers believe they have the right to endanger the health, economy, education, and jobs of the rest of us? By not getting…

Written by Sharon Kivisto

Editorial: Behind the scenes

Why did I write and post the article "Moped rider crashes into ditch as San Juan Fire Engine makes unsafe pass." Because it is…

Written by Sharon Kivisto

EDITORIAL: We need more details released about COVID cases in San Juan County

Did you know that 74 of the COVID-19 cases in San Juan County from February to June 2021 were in unvaccinated people? Two were…

Written by Sharon Kivisto

Editorial: Moratorium is essential; Take the time to find solutions

Is it right that the safe, friendly neighborhoods created by islanders have become a commodity marketed by people who don't live here? Is it…

Written by Sharon Kivisto

Donations appreciated to help San Juan Islander continue

January was the start of SanJuanIslander.com's 23rd year of reporting the news in the San Juan Islands. Journalism in a…

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Written by Sharon Kivisto

UPDATE: OPALCO restores power to 20 islands in the San Juans after 19-hour outage

The power went out in the San Juan Islands about 1 a.m. Wednesday, January 13 and was restored about 19 hours later. HIgh winds…

Written by Sharon

Links to outage info

Here are two links that may be of interest. This one https://poweroutage.us/https://poweroutage.us/ shows outages by state. Orcas Power and Light (OPALCO) has an outage…

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EDITORIAL: COVID-19 Questions we deserve answers to

EDITORIAL: Granted everyone is working hard and doing their best during the pandemic, however, San Juan County needs to change its approach to providing…

Written by Sharon Kivisto

Welcome to our newest columnist Gavin Guard

San Juan Islander is pleased to welcome a new columnist, Gavin Guard. His column which will appear on the first Monday of the month,…

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