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Lighter side of the county critical areas ordinance | Cartoon
Journal cartoonist Rob Pudim weighs in on the county's CAO.
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Silence? Never golden in helping to prevent abuse | Guest Column
“Well OK, we might have some sexual abuse here but it is not as bad as in the…
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CAO: solutions in search of elusive, pre-conceived problem | Guest Column
Most recently, the wetlands section was inexplicably withdrawn from the planning commission in the midst of its consideration.…
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The floor is now open | Editorial
The Land Bank Commission has thrown out the welcome mat with the hope of hearing from those who,…
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Looks like someone has been naughty | Opinion
This week's editorial cartoon; published in print in the Dec. 28 edition of the Journal
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Fresh start: a new year for you and for us | Editorial
We are on the cusp of a new year. It’s a time for reflecting on the past 12…
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Launch of Parkinson’s support group on Orcas Island
The good and bad news about this disease — and hope for the future
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Prosecutor says pending budget cut will ‘disrupt justice’ | Opinion
In a prepared statement released Dec. 20, Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord says his office will be forced to…
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Hunting down ‘just the facts’ on trail of CAO
Crucial for an informed decision is knowing the facts. Not Wikifacts, or half-baked facts, but good old fashioned…
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Holding conservation hostage? Poor public policy | Guest column
A thank you to County Council members Fralick, Miller, Pratt, Rosenfeld, and Stephens for their decision on Dec.…
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Christmas comes early; end of year boost in real estate market | Guest column
"We at Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands will end up 2011 a bit ahead of 2010, which was…
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Many hands, lighter work — trail improved | Guest column
Crossing paths: recreational groups, National Parks join forces to make a better trail
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Discover Pass is not new — but improved | Editorial
In theory, we thought the $30 pass to park a vehicle, motorcycle or moped at any state park…