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Of oaks, folks and climate change | Guest Column

On one sweltering day, I turned to focus on the fir landscape below as my arms relaxed in…

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All aboard? Grumble if you like, but WSF’s reservation system might not be so bad after all| Editorial

When it happens to something very familiar, something very important, like travel on the state ferry system, change…

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Council’s would-be moratorium smacks of self-interest, defies voter mandate | As I See It

In a fair world, legislation should never have the look-and-feel of a NIMBY action that turns a deaf…

Cartoonist Rob Pudim's views on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San Juan Islands

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Journal political cartoon; Nov. 26 edition | Opinion

Cartoonist Rob Pudim's view on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San…

Sam Leigh

Opinion

Traffic signals: Pedestrian versus vehicle—no one wins | Guest Column

Responsibility for safely sharing the road is a two-way street. I think about how most collisions and pedestrian…

Friday Harbor Film Festival's stars behind the scenes

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It takes a village to raise a Film Festival; many thanks | As We See It

Thanks to all for extending such a warm welcome to our filmmakers, plus our off-island visitors; comment cards…

Must basic rights be sacrificed to pacify the voracious economics of healthcare?

Opinion

Where eagles dare: to soar beyond the chains of ‘ERDs’ | Special to the Journal

Whether in a fog of illness or moral conflict consider: Ethical and Religious Directives (ERDs) mean religious belief…

Cartoonist Rob Pudim's views on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San Juan Islands

Opinion

Journal political cartoon; Nov. 12 edition | Opinion

Cartoonist Rob Pudim's view on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San…

Do school policies help keep students from partaking in pot

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School policies in need of change for kids’ sake | As I See It

Drug use in and during school hours must be addressed if we are ever to meet our most…

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Down in front | Editorial

The Friday Harbor Film Festival, three full days of cinematic splendor featuring stories from all across the Pacific…

Attorney General

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Abuse ignored by blaming the victim | Guest Column

When violence against women makes the headlines, people often ask: “Why does she stay?” But this question wrongly…

Shaun Hubbard

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Petroleum projects abound; Salish Sea under siege | Guest Column

San Juan County is surrounded by the greatest risk of a major oil spill—both the existing oil spill…

Cartoonist Rob Pudim's views on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San Juan Islands

Opinion

Journal political cartoon; Oct. 29 edition | Opinion

Cartoonist Rob Pudim's view on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San…