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Woman escapes rollover, altercation prompts arrest, possible Holstein heist; San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

Feb. 27: An Orcas Island man accused of provoking an altercation with another and who then came out…

Mary Lewis

Obituaries

Mary Lewis

Mary Leona Lewis May 10, 1951 — March 16, 2012 Mary Leona Lewis, 60, of Snohomish passed away…

Congressman Rick Larsen

Business

Rep. Rick Larsen talk business on Orcas Island, Friday

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen will talk with local business leaders and meet with constituents on Orcas, Friday, beginning…

San Juan Island author Sam Buck

Life

Find out why author Sam Buck thinks you too should, ‘Believe Your Experience’

San Juan Island's Sam Buck will share insights and talk about his recently released book, “Believe Your Experience,”…

Life

Goin’ green: FH Soroptimists St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza

Doors open at 5 pm. The event features beverages, appetizers, live music and silent and live auction items.…

News

Survey says? Majority prefers monthly trash pickup

According to results of a survey conducted recently by county Public Works at the Orcas and San Juan…

Author JoAnne Roe.

Life

Author in the house: book signing by JoAnne Roe, Saturday

Bellingham-based author JoAnn Roe explores the San Juans' more recent history in her latest work, “The San Juan…

Next up in Know Your Island Walk Series...

Life

Know Your Island Walk: airport to harbor, March 24

Billed as “Walk the Port” (airport to boat harbor), the walk is March 24, 1-4 p.m. Port Director…

Bud Sears

Opinion

As I See It: Checks and balances in jeopardy | Guest Column

Out-of-court settlement sets a poor precedent; charter fails on promise

Letters to the Editor

Advice for would-be rulemakers | Letters

Interestingly, proponents of ever more regulation should be required to cite an example of successful implementation of any…

Public service foundations?

Opinion

Journal political cartoon; week of March 12 | Opinion

The lighter side of public service; by Journal cartoonist Rob Pudim.

Competitors await their turn at the microphone in the 2011 Rotary Club sponsored spelling bee.

News

What’s the buzz? It’s SJI Rotary Club’s annual spelling bee

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Juan Island, the annual contest features 4th through 8th grade classroom…

Letters to the Editor

In praise of county planners | Letters

In the midst of heated criticism, we admire the patience and professionalism of the San Juan County planning…