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Housing crisis, we must do something | Editorial

Opinion

Housing crisis, we must do something | Editorial

San Juan County has the least affordable housing in the entire state of Washington. According to San Juan…

Why we report on crime | Editorial

Opinion

Why we report on crime | Editorial

(Why do we write crime stories? This is a question we are consistently asked, and as crime stories…

Disgraced detective involved in delayed filing of rape case

News

Disgraced detective involved in delayed filing of rape case

Jose Cruz Churape-Martinez, 26, of Friday Harbor, is charged with rape of a child sometime between Nov. 1…

The difference between an article, editorial and guest column | Editorial

Opinion

The difference between an article, editorial and guest column | Editorial

What is the difference between a staff-generated newspaper article, an editorial and a guest column?

Sixth person arrested in connection to several theft cases

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Sixth person arrested in connection to several theft cases

John Randall Berg, 51, of Friday Harbor is charged with residential burglary, trafficking stolen property and possession of…

Five charged in two theft cases

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Five charged in two theft cases

Nick A. Mustain, 38, of Friday Harbor, is charged with one count of trafficking stolen property and one…

Say goodbye to pharmacist John

Life

Say goodbye to pharmacist John

It is Friday Harbor Drug Pharmacist John’s last day on Friday, Feb. 24. He is retiring after serving…

String of San Juan Island burglaries tied together

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String of San Juan Island burglaries tied together

(Official charges have not been made for individuals mentioned below, therefore The Journal will name them as “suspects.”…

When pigs swim

Life

When pigs swim

If only pigs could fly, they wouldn’t have to swim.

Man claims he was kicked out of republican party because of a far-right religious agenda

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Man claims he was kicked out of republican party because of a far-right religious agenda

A Friday Harbor man claims he was kicked out of a position with the San Juan County Republican…

Opinion

An abuse of power should be against the law | Editorial

We are in disbelief that a detective who had sex with a victim will not face any criminal…

Opinion

Protecting natural places | Editorial

A recent purchase proposal by the San Juan County Land Bank has caused landowners to worry about trespassing…

Friday Harbor man pleads guilty to one count of child molestation

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Friday Harbor man pleads guilty to one count of child molestation

By Cali Bagby