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State Sen. Kevin Ranker

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Telecom companies on hook for outages under Ranker-sponsored bill

“If a person is late paying their bill, you can bet their cable, Internet, cell phone or landline…

Back Row: A. Saxe; R. Parsins; G. Withers; D. Harsh; J. Parker; E. Derzay; T. Whalen. Middle Row: G. Graham; P. Long; P. Green; C. Gutierrez; J. Murphy; L. Williams; A. Eltinge.  Front Row: L. Taylor (Co-director); H. Gladstone; L. Orton; J. Bolwinkle-Smith; T. Hayes. (Missing from photo: K.  Pascuito).

News

Leadership San Juan Islands: Introducing Cohort X | Guest Column

January 10, 2014, was Orientation Day for the tenth anniversary session of the LSJI professional development program. This…

News

Beware: email about ‘court appearance’ could be a scam

San Juan County issued a press release Wednesday, Jan. 22, warning that Washington Courts have received reports of…

News

Date extended for comment on ‘Growler’ environmental review

The Navy says the extension was made “[i]n response to public and elected official requests, and in order…

Joe Gaydos of SeaDoc

Life

SeaDoc’s Gaydos earns state award

Dr. Joe Gaydos is being honored with the 2014 Seattle Aquarium Conservation Research Award.

From left; playwright Fiona Small and cast

Life

Island playwrights shine in ‘On the Fringe’

This newly created version of past island playwrights festivals took the judging out of the process and opened…

Far right; deputies question the driver of a trailer decorated with holiday lights and carrying Christmas carolers during a traffic stop in downtown Friday Harbor on Christmas Eve.

News

McCutcheon attorney issue ‘final’ statement on Christmas Eve traffic stop

The driver and his attorney raise questions about the veracity and integrity of the Sheriff department's investigation and…

Letters to the Editor

Kudos to Customs for job well done | Letters

I want the fine officers to know that the majority of this island supports them in every way…

Letters to the Editor

Students success requires support | Letters

Renewal of this levy sustains the continuing excellence of our instructional and co-curricular programs.

Letters to the Editor

Too much to bear for critical mission? | Letters

As navy veterans, perhaps our ears are more sympathetic to the noise of these EW/ECW aircraft.

Carmen and Atziry Orozco relax on the front porch of their  Salal Neighborhood home.

Opinion

No place like an affordable home | As I See It

Two programs, different approaches, help pave the way to homeownership

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Opinion

In memoriam: Tribute to Speiden | Guest Column

Whale-watchers in the San Juans have always felt great affection for the venerable orca, whose exhalation was always…

Cartoon musings on local news and events are published periodically in the Journal of the San Juan Islands

Opinion

Journal political cartoon; January 22 edition | Opinion

Cartoon musings on local news and events are published periodically in the Journal of the San Juan Islands,…