Opinion
Saving power benefits all | Guest Column
Avoided use? It's the greenest, "green energy" of all. The power of conservation at work.
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Reflections on the 2nd Anniversary of the Gulf Oil Spill | Guest Column
An update to the Washington state's oil spill regulations is timely, as Canada will be increasing their oil…
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Better broadband—more at stake than convenience | Guest Column
The indicators show that local educational and employment options are rapidly deteriorating as the rest of the world…
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Bombing range or sanctuary? One in the same for endangered orcas | Guest Column
The Navy request was for 96 bomb drops last year (eight live MK 82's), and that was said…
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Best available science—worst available zoning | Guest Opinion
The basic fault of the planners approach is that it shifts from the county to the property owner…
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Conservationists calls on council to back protection for BLM lands
Despite progress in the Senate, legislation designating BLM in the San Juans as national conservation area is not…
Opinion
As I See It: Checks and balances in jeopardy | Guest Column
Out-of-court settlement sets a poor precedent; charter fails on promise
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Journal political cartoon; week of March 12 | Opinion
The lighter side of public service; by Journal cartoonist Rob Pudim.
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The Super Pac is the greatest threat to democracy since Hitler, Stalin and Bin Laden
My mother, Ann, would be shocked to know how few people go to the polls (even if they…
Opinion
Funding for Conservation District gutted in state House budget | Guest column
If allowed to pass, the loss of funding in the House budget would kill conservation districts throughout the…
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Journal cartoon; week of Feb. 27 | Opinion
cartoonist Rob Pudim offers an amusing view about pending budget cuts to San Juan County's sheriff department and…
Opinion
Charter Commission: putting the cart before the horse | Guest Column
Pre-determined opinions rule as commission bypasses research, deliberations and debate.
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How are we doing? Reserve fund keeps county on track | Guest Column
County hits 2011 budget marks at 4th quarter end — challenges remain