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Your time well spent | Editorial

Your personal support for our public schools need not end at the ballot box. In fact, we’re of…

Janet Alderton

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CAO: setting the record straight | Guest Column

Reasonable regulatory reforms are being muddied by misinformation. Compared to most counties and cities in our state, our…

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String of feeble decisions, poorly made | Guest column

County Council’s record of ineptitude rises with its overreach of the CAO

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Levy: chance to ‘pay it forward’ | Letters

I am writing in support of the ballot measure to renew and increase the capital and technology levy…

Ferry service at risk with no new revenue

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Time to stop ‘kicking the can’ | Guest column

Ferry funding has been an ongoing issue every year since the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) disappeared 12…

Lighter side: By Journal cartoonist Rob Pudim.

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Journal political cartoon; week of Feb. 8 | Opinion

Journal cartoonist Rob Pudim offers an amusing view about pending budget cuts to San Juan County's sheriff department…

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Critical Area Ordinance: Off track, out of balance | Letters

As citizens, we should be asking our elected officials to balance and consider all of the interests of…

Opinion

Critics ignore basic economics | Letters

In recent letters, the opponents of the critical areas ordinance (CAO) claim that the market value of non-conforming…

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Thank you all cards, flowers, and support in a difficult time | Letters

We wish to thank our family, friends, neighbors, the EMTs and community for the cards, flowers, and wonderful…

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Levy: less now, or more money later | Letters

The school district facilities need attention. The roof at the elementary school leaks, the heating and ventilation systems…

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Charter Review Commission: full speed ahead | Editorial

The Charter Review Commission is off and running. And while its train hasn’t necessarily left the station, we…

Sheriff Rob Nou

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Rebuttal: budget cuts — penny wise, or pound foolish? | Guest Column

Law enforcement must have the money, resources and tools to further the cause of justice

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A costly cut? Or overreaction to pending budget reduction? | Editorial

At first glance, we thought public safety would be compromised with a $110,000 cut to the sheriff’s department…