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Post office is a poor place for dogs — here’s why | Letters

Despite signs posted that no dogs are allowed in the building, which is per the Postal Inspection Service…

Letters to the Editor

Important numbers missing in library’s ‘levy lid-lift’ mailer | Letters

The recent library mailer is very careful not to mention how much property tax revenue the SJ library…

News

Plum wine pinched, DUI trails rear-ender, clash over camping prompts pot arrest; San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

July 9: A late-night clash over the day-use area of San Juan Island's county park led to the…

Aerin Hooton

News

Tension at national park — community at odds over enforcement of leash laws and parking

Recent enforcement of park laws has sparked controversy in the community. According to those accused of breaking these…

News

Travel back in time with this multimedia dispatch of English Camp’s Encampment

Travel back in time with this multimedia dispatch of English Camp's Encampment

San Juan Island's hospital district must secure $800

News

SJ Hospital board decides against seeking property tax hike

In a 4-1 decision, the commission on July 20 voted against seeking a two-year, temporary increase in the…

News

San Juan Island’s Wilma Munsey died unexpectedly last week | Passages

Family and friends are mourning the loss of long-time islander Wilma Denise Munsey, who passed away suddenly July…

News

More than 40 injured on a hayride “gone terribly wrong”

At least four people were airlifted from Shaw Island with injuries and 40 people were treated with less…

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen

News

Cantwell, Larsen to host forum on BLM land, attend hospital groundbreaking ceremony

Known as a "critical access hospital", Peace Island Medical Center, which will be built and operated by PeaceHealth,…

News

Travel back in time to mid-19th century island life

The 2011 Pig War Commemoration Encampment is a free event from July 23 to 24, at San Juan…

Lama Lena Yeshe Kaytup

Life

Class in session: Dharma instructor Lama Lena visits Friday Harbor, July 28

Noted dharma teacher Lama Lena Yeshe Kaytup will be in Friday Harbor Thursday, July 28 to conduct a…

Relay Idol

Life

Relay for Life’s Big Day

A look at Relay for Life's big event this July to raise money for cancer research

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News

Top stories in the July 20 edition of the Journal include…

You'll find these stories and more in the July 20 edition of the Journal; new stands now.