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Susan Meister

Opinion

Wither home rule? | Guest Column

Because of the lack of separation of the administrative and legislative branch — a key separation that Proposition…

News

Hey you! What about the prairies?

Islanders have up until a deadline of Sept. 4, others do as well, to weigh-in, offer suggestions or…

It's a new life for recyclables on the catwalk of the San Juan County Fair Main stage

Life

‘Outrageous’ and a whole lot more; Trashion Fashion

A San Juan County Fair favorite, the Fairly Outrageous Trashion Fashion Show tops the bill on the Main…

News

Summer snapshot: gains in some economic sectors

First half of the year statistics show an increase over 2011 in ferry riders, tourism, real estate.

Life

Recycling questions? Answers available at the Fair

Recycling questions will be answered by the lineup of Master Composters at the trash and recycling stations; composting…

Find election information online at the League of Women Voters website.

News

League of Women Voters goes online with voter info

The nation’s oldest and largest non-partisan voter education organization, The League of Women Voters, has put together “VOTE411.org”…

Mike Kail.

Opinion

Mother Nature’s handiwork undermined | Guest Column

Smaller setbacks in CAO give toxin-landen stormwater a shorter run to the sea.

Flanked by Mike Taylor

News

Spirit in the sky; the late John Volk memorialized

Five years after filing a petition with the Federal Aviation Administration, the San Juan Island Pilots Association’s quest…

News

Foundation doubles down on your donations, at the Fair

Ten different island non-profits can benefit by an additional 50 percent of any donation that you make during…

Business

SJ Island architect Michael Tranfo earns international honor

San Juan Island's MichaelTranfo, a member of American Institute of Architects and a LEED Accredited Professional, joins only…

Letters to the Editor

CAO: wetlands know no boundaries | Letters

One of the major flaws of the proposed CAO is that it does not specify how a landowner…

News

Booze heist, water bazookas seized, two apprehended in junk yard raid; San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

— Allegations of assault led to the arrest of a San Juan Island man who reportedly set fire…

First-time mother J-37 swims alongside her newborn calf

News

Baby ‘J’ makes 86

Mother and newborn were traveling side-by-side in the waters of Haro Strait when the two were first spotted…