Opinion Piece

Alex MacLeod: WSF service a mess, County Council needs to step up

I don’t know about you, but it sure seems like ferry service in the islands just keeps getting worse. That’s also the assessment of Jim Corenman, the longtime chair of the county’s Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC),…

Written by Alex MacLeod

Guest Column by Alex MacLeod: Why doesn't council demand solutions from WSF

According to Washington State Ferries, fewer than half of all ferry sailings in the San Juans through July have departed on time. The exact number is 44.1%. Late sailings have become so standard that the measure…

Written by Alex MacLeod

Guest Column by Alex MacLeod: Sitting silently does nothing for island ferry service

In the early 2000s, I was the chair of the San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee. This was shortly after the Legislature had killed the motor-vehicle excise tax, a major source of funding for ferries. As…

Written by Alex MacLeod

Guest Column by retired Sgt. Scott Brennan: Kreb's experience a negative; Vote for Eric Peter for Sheriff;

The slogan 'Experience Matters' is showing up in our Sheriff’s race. Having been with our Sheriff's Department for over 30 years, first as a Deputy then as Sergeant, I would like to offer my opinion on…

Written by Sgt. Scott Brennan, Retired San Juan County

Guest Column signed by 31 citizens: These are reasons to elect Eric Peter as Sheriff

Because we care about our community, we are voting for Eric Peter for sheriff. These are some of the reasons we have decided to vote for Eric. While the other side is spreading false rumors about…

Written by Signed by 31 people

Guest Column by outgoing San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs

To the citizens of San Juan County, It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your Sheriff. During my time as Sheriff, we accomplished so much together. We implemented a new 9-1-1 radio…

Written by Ron Krebs, San Juan County Sheriff

Guest Column by Mark Fishaut: Questions $5 million for paved trails at Zylstra Lake

A little noticed item in the Islander from our absentee congressman includes over five million dollars for paved trails for the Zylstra Lake Preserve.

Written by Mark Fishaut

Guest Column by Sharon Grace: Do Southern Resident Killer Whales Have Inherent Rights?

Port Townsend, Gig Harbor, and Langley think so. They have adopted a proclamation that describes their support for action by local, state, federal and tribal governments to secure the inherent rights of the Southern Resident Orcas.…

Written by Sharon Grace