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Cleanup kudos and reminder | Editorial

The Journal extends an enthusiastic “thank you” to those who collected nearly three tons of litter from the…

Gwen Stamm and companion

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Vaccines & adult dogs? Cautionary tale | As I See It

According to Dr. Ronald Schultz, a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, puppies absolutely…

Mark Madsen

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Fiber: backbone of a better economy | As I See It

There are major challenges ahead in the process of planning broadband services and delivering them to a wide…

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

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Journal political cartoon; April 16 edition | Opinion

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

Vince Dauciunas

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Candidates Corner: Vince Dauciunas | Guest Column

I approve the ongoing projects that OPALCO is undertaking to maintain and improve our grid system. This includes…

Glenna Hall

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Candidates Corner: Glenna Hall | Guest Column

Rural places need workable connectivity even more than do urban areas. The ability to reach the outside world…

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Off target over ‘conflict of interest’ | Guest Column

It’s not a ‘conflict of interest’ just because people might disagree

Steve Hudson

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Candidates Corner: Steve Hudson | Guest Column

Large scale broadband expansion fundamentally redefines what our co-op is and does. It should be done only after…

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Of ballots, watts and broadband | Editorial

OPALCO elections have often been decided with a turnout of about 10 percent of the co-op’s 12,000 members

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

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Journal political cartoon; April 9 edition | Opinion

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

Standing water on your property: understanding the causes and possible solutions

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Rainy days: from sprinkles to storms | Guest Column

Part 3: Storm water, septic tanks, on-site sewage treatment & disposal systems

Rick Larsen paddles the waters of San Juan Islands in the wake of the National Monument dedication ceremony in March

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While time flies, partnerships prevail | Guest Column

Community ties remain key to management, protection of SJIs National Monument.

David Dehlendorf

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Poster-child for conflict of interest | As I See It

Appearance of fairness dwindles as weight of interest group rises on planning commission