Letters to the Editor

Evans: Sad about Mount Grant situation

Dear Editor, Over the past several months I have stood by and watched the unfortunate situation surrounding the Mt. Grant Preserve unfold. It just makes me sad.

Written by Jennifer Evans

SJ Community Home Trust: Thanks SJ Community Foundation

Thank you, SJI Community Foundation! The Matching Grant opportunity at the Fair was a real boon to the San Juan Community Home Trust as we plan for our next project on Price Street in Friday Harbor.…

Written by board and staff of the San Juan Community Home Trust

Rasmussen: Wants PIMC to take over Islanders Physical Therapy that is closing

It has come to my attention that Island Physical Therapy (Joyce Thompson) is closing. This is of great concern for me, and to many others. I have been going to this facility for years. It is…

Sagariballa: The Truth of The Matter

I am compelled to respond to Steve Ulvi’s recent inflammatory opinion presented in the form of a letter to the editor in one of our local media outlets. The gist of Mr. Ulti’s letter is that…

Amaro Farm and Land Bank

Written by Leslie Sagariballa

Ulvi: Tilting with Windmills at the San Juan Islander

I am compelled to respond to an inflammatory opinion piece (June 19, 2019) paired with an editorial, by Ms. Kivisto, editor of the San Juan Islander. And now another in the last few days. The gist…

Amaro Farm and Land Bank

Written by Steve Ulvi

SAFE San Juans Director: Heart-felt thanks to the Stand Up Men

Four years ago a simple fundraising idea on San Juan Island sparked an inspirational movement among men. That idea was to see if 100 men would take a public stand against domestic violence by donating $100…

San Juan Island Yacht Club: Thanks to WSF boat Captains

The San Juan Island Yacht Club would like to thank the Washington State Ferry boat Captains who carefully maneuvered around and sometimes through the fleet of racing sailboats on Saturday. As is often the case, the…

Written by SJIYC Race Committee

Stegall: Patriotism on Demand

Dear Editor, Let me begin with the fact that I am an Army veteran of the Korean War. I was drafted and served in Korea during the war for 16 months and was honorably discharged. I’m…

Written by Jim Stegall

Smith: Rock used to promote hate speech

Islanders are familiar with the large rock on Beaverton Valley Road which for decades has been a vehicle for wonderful works of public art. Recently it was abused as a method of promoting hate speech targeting…

Written by Allan Smith

Cox: Thanks the community

This is a thank you to the San Juan Island community. Ever since the death of Rod Kulbach, my partner of 35 years, you have showered me with cards, flowers, food, your comforting presence and other…

Written by Barbara Cox

Pratt: Support Lovelett for state Senate

We support Elizabeth (Liz) Lovelett for State Senate. We are impressed with Sen. Lovelett’s accomplishments in her first legislative session. We especially appreciate the bills she sponsored that improve services across state agencies for children, youth,…

Written by Boyd and Lovel Pratt

Friday Harbor APS thanks Bella for her hard work and generosity

The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor sends warm thanks to Bella, the granddaughter of APS-FH supporter and animal lover Daryl Grazia, for her hard-earned June gift. Bella, while visiting San Juan Island for a couple…

Written by Cristin Felso, Director Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor