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Sheriff Rob Krebs

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Questions answered & concerns addressed in spotlight on Sheriff

Sheriff Ron Krebs will be in the spotlight in a town hall discussion sponsored by the San Juan…

Lynette Robers and Steve Ulvi taken in front of their homestead in the Yukon territory

Life

Memories from the Alaskan frontier, next KYI talk

Roberts and Ulvi lived, worked and adventured in Alaska for 33 years before moving to San Juan Island…

Opinion

Better than the alternative | Editorial

Sure, it’s a well-worn cliche, but participating in elections is the cornerstone of any well-functioning democratic society and…

From left

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New special needs program to launch at FHMS | Special to the Journal

Dream Builders is a highly successful middle school transition program that began in Portland in 2013. This program…

James Teasdale

Obituaries

James Teasdale

James Teasdale April 2, 1943 — March 26, 2015 James Daniel Teasdale, until recently a long-time resident of…

Proceeds from Peace Island volunteers Easter Basket sale

News

Business is hoppin’ at PIV Easter Basket Sale

An annual fundraiser, proceeds from Peace Island Volunteers Easter Basket Sale benefit several projects spearheaded by the group:…

A tour of the Mount Grant Preserve

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Tour of Mt. Grant preserve featured in next ‘Know Your Island Walk’

Kathleen Foley of San Juan Preservation Trust and the Land Bank's Tanja Williamson will lead a "behind the…

Volunteer firefighter Micelle Stringer poses for a photographer alongside her firefighting hero

Life

Meet your local firefighter: Michelle Stringer | Guest column

After a recent drill in which the fire department was given a small building to burn for practice,…

Senior Gabe Lawson notched a second-straight shutout in a 1-0 victory over Orcas Island Tuesday

Sports

Lawson posts second-straight shutout to lead Wolverines over Orcas; 1-0 | Baseball

On a day when the bats were nearly silent, the Wolverines cobbled together just enough offense to capitalize…

Wallace Botsford

Obituaries

Wallace Botsford

Wallace Edward Botsford March 9, 1938 — March 25, 2015 Wallace Edward Botsford passed away peacefully on March…

Sports

Hebert scores personal best, shares ‘low-score’ honors against Grace Academy

Grace Academy's Jeremiah Lee and Austin Likes shot 42 as well to join Hebert in a three-way tie…

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen

News

Larsen: Affordable Care Act is working

In support of the legislation, Larsen cited statistics that show Washington state experienced the fourth largest drop in…

Although state officials cite an uptick in ESA-listed salmon populations

Opinion

Lifeblood of Pacific Northwest imperiled | As I See It

Now, at the eleventh hour, we scramble to save salmon stocks at great cost, spawning a mind-boggling array…