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    Articles by Mandi Johnson
    <strong>At left: </strong>Gail Richard, writer for Humans of the Salish Sea. (Contributed photo)
<strong>Right:</strong> Yuxweluton, Songhees Nation, Canada. (Steve Lustig/contributed photo)
    Focusing on the Humans of the Salish Sea
    By Mandi Johnson • April 7, 2021 1:30 am

    While working in Christchurch, New Zealand, San Juan Island resident Gail Richard was asked to help write for Humans of…

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    Talking about organic waste in San Juan County
    By Mandi Johnson • March 25, 2021 1:30 am

    More than 40 million tons of food waste ends up in landfills and combustion centers annually, according to the United…

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    The MV Sealth sails from Orcas to Shaw Island on the afternoon of Jan. 27, 2021. (Mandi Johnson/staff photo)
    Catching up with the ferries
    By Mandi Johnson • March 23, 2021 1:30 am

    Though ferry ridership in the San Juans has nearly returned to its pre-pandemic levels, the service isn’t expected to change…

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    Editorial
    Vote yes for Island Rec | Editorial
    By Mandi Johnson • March 17, 2021 1:30 am

    This upcoming April election, San Juan Islanders are being asked to vote on Island Rec’s levy renewal. The current levy…

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    County Council amends vacation rental moratorium to cover...
    By Mandi Johnson • March 16, 2021 1:30 am

    Recognizing that vacation rentals aren’t as big of a problem in some places of the islands, the San Juan County…

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    Editorial
    Some changes around the Journal office | Editorial
    By Mandi Johnson • March 10, 2021 1:30 am

    Change has become second nature amid the COVID-19 pandemic. About a year prior to the lockdowns brought about by the…

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    Editorial
    Reflecting on schools reopening
    By Mandi Johnson • March 6, 2021 1:30 am

    Hallways that sat empty for many months are starting to refill. Within those halls, echoes of children’s laughter resonate —…

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    Jennifer Johnston’s third-grade class at Orcas Island Elementary School. (Colleen Smith/staff photo)
    Island schools talk reopening strategies
    By Mandi Johnson • March 3, 2021 1:30 am

    For some island students, it’s been 11 months since they walked the halls of their school.

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    San Juan County’s vacation rental discussion continues
    By Mandi Johnson • March 1, 2021 1:30 am

    San Juan County has issued permits for 1,002 vacation rentals, according to Erika Shook — 430 are active; 202 inactive;…

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    Editorial
    What love means to me | Editorial
    By Mandi Johnson • February 14, 2021 1:30 am

    Readers may recall that in July 2020 I wrote about being separated from my boyfriend for several months because of…

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Pacific Northwest Seismic Network’s shake map screenshot from the afternoon of Feb. 8.
    Tremor event draws regional attention
    By Mandi Johnson • February 12, 2021 1:30 am

    Thousands of tremors rattled under Vancouver Island between Jan. 26 and Feb. 7, but experts say it isn’t out of…

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    It takes a village to rescue a beloved...
    By Mandi Johnson • February 10, 2021 3:00 pm

    As the tidewaters rose, rescuers knew they didn’t have long to save an elderly golden retriever named Sage, who was…

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    Editorial
    Your trust in us is valued | Editorial
    By Mandi Johnson • February 5, 2021 1:30 am

    One of the most disheartening things I’ve witnessed since I began this career path more than five years ago is…

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