Letters

San Juan Chamber: “It’s Time to be Friendly and Nice”

Hello Chamber Members and fellow islanders, it’s been a while since we’ve been able to connect in person and I thought as we move in to phase 2 of the pandemic plan I would like to…

Written by Scott Sluis

Lauren Cohen: Father Knows Best

It seems that the citizens of San Juan County have a new father figure to make decisions on what is best for us and enact punishment when we don’t listen. The County’s hired public health officer,…

Written by Lauren Cohen

Paulson: Dismayed by PHD's suspension of effort to merge SJIF&R and SJ EMS

Dear Editor, I was surprised and dismayed to learn that the Public Hospital District board (PHD) has decided to suspend and possibly terminate the Interlocal Agreement between San Juan Fire District 3 and EMS. I understand…

Written by Dan Paulson

Orca Network: New Proposed Dam Will Impact Orcas

The Southern Resident orcas have captivated us for decades. To many of us, they feel like family. Yet, we have poisoned their waters and destroyed their food source. The dramatic photos of J35 “Tahlequah” carrying her…

Written by Cindy Hansen Education and Events Coordinator, Orca Network

Dr. Dethier: Please abide by restrictions about access to UW lands

To the Editor: In this time of Stay-at-Home regulations, coinciding with some lovely spring weather, we at the Friday Harbor Labs (FHL) have noticed increased use of University of Washington properties. We absolutely understand the desire…

Written by Dr. Megan Dethier

Lauren Cohen's letter to the San Juan County Council

These are truly difficult time for our wonderful Island community and the leaders elected to get us through crisis. I sincerely hope that the fifteen people diagnosed with this virus in San Juan County will be…

Agosta: PHD Board made 3 wise moves

Dear Editor, Last week, Public Hospital District #1 Commissioners took three important and very welcome steps on behalf of our community. In a unanimous vote, they set aside for the time being all efforts to integrate…

Written by Karin Agosta

Grout: Applauds decision by PHD to withdraw the EMS/SJIFR integration agreement

Dear Editor: Tuesday evening the San Juan Public Hospital District (PHD) Commissioners took an action we should all applaud. They voted unanimously to withdraw the agreement concerning integration of the San Juan Island Emergency Medical Service…

Fire/EMS integration

Written by Richard Grout

Cohen: Time to stand up for hard-working business owners

The liberal majority in Washington elected Jay Inslee to lead our beautiful State but we also elected a legislature to pass laws and performs checks and balances on the executive. Jay awarded himself sole powers due…

Written by Lauren Cohen

Wollman: Tips about masks

In re: Tom Parise’s letter about wearing masks: Tom, you write, "The WHO has repeatedly stated that masks should be worn only by those infected with coronavirus ...” The point in all of us wearing masks…

Written by Barbara Wollman

Haefele: Disturbed by changes to rights because of pandemic

I am a 66 year old Citizen of the US who is average in most respects and whose situation thus far is reasonably secure. Nevertheless, I am deeply disturbed by our Government’s response to Covid-19 and…

Written by Wayne Haefele

Drath: Living in tough times

Dear Editor, During this time of coronavirus unrest, there are some particularly comforting aspects of living in San Juan County. Right at the top is our San Juan County Land Bank.

Written by Eileen Drath