Letters to the Editor

Whalen: More comments to: The Amaros versus the Land Bank

I’ve read both the articles Sharon Kivisto wrote: Not Living the Dream on a San Juan Island Farm, and I'm ashamed to be an islander, we should be better than this. I also read Michael McElrath’s…

Written by Ron Whalen

Rear Admiral Christopher “Scotty” Gray: Navy takes environmental stewardship seriously

Recent allegations challenging the Navy’s operation of the Growler EA-18G aircraft have created a great deal of public interest in the Navy’s operations in the Pacific Northwest, and I would like to discuss a few key…

Written by Christopher “Scotty” Gray, Rear Admiral, USN Commander, Navy Region Northwest

Day: Thank you to everyone for the wonderful parade

Letter to the Editor: On behalf of the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce I would like to thank all who helped to make this a memorable 4th of July! The 2019 Parade theme “Parade of…

Written by Becki Day

McElrath: A Letter About Being Neighborly...

I have read, both the article Sharon wrote, Not Living the Dream on a San Juan Island Farm, and the editorial she felt compelled to follow up with, and I have a few thoughts and questions…

Written by Michael McElrath

Marie Skuffeeda: This letter is a response to Rita Weisbrod

In her letter to the editor Rita Weisbrod, she said, “While some diners want to continue to say the Pledge of Allegiance before lunch at the Mullis Center, others do not but remain silent to avoid…

Written by Marie Skuffeeda

Olshefsky: Pledge of Allegiance debacle at the Mullis Center

It is not government funded to the best of my knowledge...and I find this whole thing disgusting Diane and James Olshefsky

Written by Diane and James Olshefsky

Hobbel: The flag, the Pledge and the Mullis center, a controversy.

Rare is the country whose flag represents its history while at the same time updating its changes, as does the Stars and Stripes in the stripes for the original colonies and the stars for the states,…

Written by Ary L. Hobbel

Dr. Geyman: Insurers must not deny emergency medevac flights

The recent denials of many medevac flights by Kaiser Permanente, followed by its withdrawal as the only option for health insurance in San Juan County starting in 2020, poses a serious crisis to all residents of…

Written by John Geyman, M.D.

Park: Re Mullis Center Objection to Patriotism

I am flabbergasted at the brouhaha taking place at the Mullis Center. I can’t fathom an argument for not saying the pledge of allegiance to our flag. Would someone fill me in if there’s an actual…

Written by Lutie Park

Carnes: Have we all gone mad?

The Mullis Center was conceived as a gift to the community. A gathering place. A chance for the board formed of those at least 60 years old, to create an atmosphere where old and younger can…

Written by Susan Carnes

Nichols: Response to banana peel letter

After reading the paper I went on my evening bike ride. I could not get the banana letter out of my head. I'm sorry, I just can't picture it. Eating a banana while riding? Really.

Written by Susie Nichols

Family Umbrella Group: Thank ou to retiring Friday Harbor Elementary School principal

In light of Diane Ball’s retirement as principal, from Friday Harbor Elementary, the Family Umbrella Group wanted to extend a thank you for her contributions to the Family Umbrella Group and this community. Diane was integral…

Written by The Family Umbrella Group