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Raised the bar on candidate meetings last night

Thanks for focusing on the sheriff's contest in the manner The Journal did last night and for doing…

Letters to the Editor

Sheriff candidates forum ‘a very useful event’

At the direction of the Prevention Coalition Executive Board, I attended the Sheriff’s Candidate Forum yesterday (Sept. 28)…

About 100 people attended the Sheriff Candidates Forum Sept. 28 in the San Juan Community Theatre's Gubelman Theatre. Top photo: Candidate Brent Johnson. Second photo: Candidate Rob Nou. Third photo: Ken Norris of Friday Harbor tinyRadio 1650 AM broadcasts the event live. Bottom photo: Lori Stokes of Friday Harbor meets the candidates after the forum.

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About 100 attend sheriff candidates forum at San Juan Community Theatre; forums Wednesday on Orcas, Lopez

Detective Brent Johnson and Deputy Rob Nou want to be the next sheriff of San Juan County —…

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Grant funding, wildland fire training available to qualified fire districts and fire departments

The state Department of Natural Resources will award grant dollars this fall to eligible fire districts and departments…

Kathleen Foley holds a recently banded bluebird. She has been named a 'Disney Conservation Hero' for her work to restore the San Juan Islands bluebird population.

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Kathleen Foley is a ‘Disney Conservation Hero’ for her work with the San Juan Islands Bluebird Reintroduction Project

The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund has selected Kathleen Foley, director of education and outreach for the San Juan…

Detective Brent Johnson and Deputy Rob Nou want to be the next sheriff of San Juan County — the first new sheriff in 24 years. Here’s your opportunity to learn more about them and grill them on the issues.

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Sheriff candidates forum tonight, 5 p.m., in San Juan Community Theatre’s Gubelman Room

Detective Brent Johnson and Deputy Rob Nou want to be the next sheriff of San Juan County —…

The Coast Guard assists passengers and crew of the 127-foot double-masted charter sailing vessel Zodiac

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Two injured when mast breaks on 127-foot charter schooner

Two people were injured when the main mast broke on the 127-foot charter sailing vessel Zodiac, Sept. 25.…

Sheriff candidate Brent Johnson speaks at a meet-and-greet Sept. 22 at the China Pearl Restaurant. He said fighting drug and alcohol problems requires a 'triangle' of treatment

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Johnson says his experience is ‘what sets us apart’ | San Juan County Sheriff

Brent Johnson and Rob Nou have experience as sheriff’s officers and as city cops. But Johnson said his…

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National Park will work with advocates, agencies, tribal governments to find ‘common solution’ regarding rabbits

The National Park Service will work with rabbit advocates, Fish and Wildlife officials and tribal government representatives to…

Twila Stephens ... 1944-2010

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Twila May Stephens | Passages

Twila May Stephens passed early Sunday, Sept. 19 at her home in Friday Harbor. She was 66. Twila…

Top photo: Charles Anderson of the San Juan Island Community Foundation presents $1.2 million to Tom Cable of the San Juan Community Hospital Committee

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San Juan Island Community Foundation presents $1.2 million to Peace Health, awards $50,000 in annual grant cycle

The San Juan Island Community Foundation presented $1,287,433 to PeaceHealth for the construction of Peace Island Medical Center…

Lori Williams ... Island Aesthetic Design

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Island Aesthetic Design marks anniversary with new website, discount

Lori Williams of Island Aesthetic Design on San Juan Island is marking her business's fifth anniversary — and…

Classically trained Karnatak vocalist Archana Bennur will perform this traditional style of Asian Indian music Sunday

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Classically trained Karnatak vocalist Archana Bennur performs Sept. 26 in the San Juan Island Library

Classically trained Karnatak vocalist Archana Bennur will perform this traditional style of Asian Indian music Sunday, Sept. 26,…