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The electron microscope allows one to peer into the clockwork of life. Here, a gene is being transcribed into RNA. Direction of transcription is from left-to-right; transcripts get longer the further that RNA polymerases progress down the gene, until spliceosomes begin clipping out junk sequences and shortening transcripts. Junk RNA can be seen as lariats, with a spliceosome holding the ends together for cutting. At the distal (right-hand) end of the gene, spliceosomes remain bound to the now fully-pruned mRNA. Electron micrograph by V. Foe. (Contributed photo)

Life

Tide Bite: The virus that changed the tree of life

By Victoria Foe

PIMC adjusts visitor policy to allow for limited visitor access

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PIMC adjusts visitor policy to allow for limited visitor access

Submitted by PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical center

In support of peaceful protesting | Letter

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In support of peaceful protesting | Letter

Peaceful demonstrations are important because when the force confronts the calm, the real power might be the calm.…

Library reopening plan

Life

Library reopening plan

Submitted by San Juan Island Library

Library summer reading program begins

Life

Library summer reading program begins

Due to community closures and social distancing measures, the San Juan Island Library’s summer program will be a…

EDC-Valmark Back-To-Business grant

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EDC-Valmark Back-To-Business grant

Submitted by San Juan County Economic Development Council

The new normal | Guest column

Opinion

The new normal | Guest column

By Kimberly Mayer

Thankful for police | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Thankful for police | Letter

I would like to comment on Sheriff Krebs’ statement regarding the current protests. Police departments around the country…

Wakeman Burr Henion | 1925-2020

Obituaries

Wakeman Burr Henion | 1925-2020

It is our sad duty to inform you that Burr Henion passed away on the 2nd of April…

Marlene Esther Crosby | 1932-2020

Obituaries

Marlene Esther Crosby | 1932-2020

Marlene Esther Crosby, a fifth-generation islander, passed away peacefully in the early hours of May 26, 2020 at…

Support Safe San Juans | Letter

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Support Safe San Juans | Letter

In what ways can we help local people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic? In addition to supporting…

Vigor taps ABB to provide hybrid-electric propulsion systems for ferries

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Vigor taps ABB to provide hybrid-electric propulsion systems for ferries

Submitted by Vigor

Eleanor Frazier | 1929-2020

Obituaries

Eleanor Frazier | 1929-2020

Eleanor Louise Frazier, age 91 of Fowlerville, Michigan, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, June 2, 2020. Born on…