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    Articles by Colleen Smith
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    My body, my choice | Editorial
    By Colleen Smith • May 10, 2022 1:30 am

    It was in disbelief that I read of the leaked United States Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn Roe. V….

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    Editorial
    Moving through the fear and into the light...
    By Colleen Smith • April 29, 2022 1:30 am

    In the dynamics of abuse between intimate partners, one emotion rises above the rest: fear.

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    crime
    Orcas man charged with harassment to kill
    By Colleen Smith • April 29, 2022 1:30 am

    The following story contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some readers.

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    sheriff
    Jason Buehler arrested for most recent Orcas burglaries
    By Colleen Smith • April 28, 2022 1:30 am

    Jason Allen Buehler, 35, has been arrested in connection to a string of burglaries on Orcas.

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    crime
    Three men charged in connection to bar fight...
    By Colleen Smith • April 27, 2022 1:30 am

    Three men who were visiting San Juan Island to go duck hunting have been charged with assault after a bar…

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The display at Darvill’s Bookstore.
    I got the music in me | March...
    By Colleen Smith • March 27, 2022 1:30 am

    It is difficult for me to imagine who I would be without the presence of music in my life.

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    Jonathan Wilkins sentenced to 10 years for Orcas...
    By Colleen Smith • March 25, 2022 2:00 pm

    Jonathan D. Wilkins, 46, of Eastsound, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a 2020 shooting incident on…

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    Black History Month.
    Black History Month is a time to honor...
    By Colleen Smith • February 10, 2022 1:30 am

    Black Americans have played a vital role in the history of the United States.

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Rion Brandt is now serving San Juan Island as a deputy.
    Sheriff’s office welcomes Rion Brandt
    By Colleen Smith • February 1, 2022 1:30 am

    From the San Juans to Afghanistan and back again, the new sheriff’s deputy has taken a few detours before coming…

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    Editorial
    Coming together during the dark, cold days of...
    By Colleen Smith • January 12, 2022 1:30 am

    We had just caught our breath from the aftermath of severe flooding when the blizzards came.

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    Editorial
    Let the sun shine in | Editorial
    By Colleen Smith • December 29, 2021 1:30 am

    As I sit here reflecting on 2021, with news alerts about Omicron pinging on my phone and experts calling for…

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    Editorial
    Giving gratitude | Readers share what they are...
    By Colleen Smith • November 24, 2021 1:30 am

    It has become a tradition here at the Journal and the Sounder to share anonymous submissions of what community members…

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    Crime coverage in San Juan County.
    Kevin Taylor found not guilty for murder of...
    By Colleen Smith • November 9, 2021 1:30 am

    WARNING: The following story contains graphic details about domestic violence.

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