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An update from the Washington State Ferries on ridership and ferry retirement

During the week of Jan. 15, Washington State Ferries reported that 2015 had an increase in ridership, and…

Letters to the Editor

Offended by broadband article | Letters

Your article seems to be designed to drive all other service providers off the island and I object…

Letters to the Editor

A final farewell to the Community Foundation from retiring director | Letters

I am two weeks into retirement already and am finally getting around to writing the love letter that…

Opinion

Support our schools and vote yes on upcoming school levy | Letters

We have another chance to give our support to our local children. The San Juan Island School District…

Opinion

Support the Capital and Technology levy for our schools | Letters

Strong schools are the foundation upon which vibrant communities are built. Please vote yes to renew the Capital…

Opinion

Be considerate at the gravel pit, leash your dogs and pick up waste | Letters

If you agree and want to complain about the off-leash, out-of-control dogs at the gravel pit, call Island…

Opinion

Two Friday Harbor High School graduates give their perspective on the levy | Letters

As graduates of San Juan Island public schools and recent college graduates, we’d like to ask you to…

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San Juan County Sheriff’s Log: Jan. 20

The following calls were received by the San Juan County Sheriff's Department

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Lopez Island high schooler nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy

The nominees, from Lopez Island, Arlington and Sedro-Woolley, will be granted spots in the academies this coming fall…

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Capitol Projects and Technology Levy for local schools up for renewal and increase

The new levy also proposes a STEM building at the elementary school. The ballot for the levy will…

High schoolers debate how to answer a question during an intense part of Knowledge Bowl 2015.

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Annual Knowledge Bowl brings together students and community service members

The 22nd annual Knowledge Bowl will be held on Monday, February 8, at the Community Theatre at 7…

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Annual Native Plant sale set for March

Now is the time to think about what to plant in late winter and early spring as we…

Letters to the Editor

Upcoming school levy to fund important, prioritized projects | Letters

I can speak for the committee when I say we finalized our list feeling very confident that we…