Opinion
For Congress, state House … The Journal endorses | Editorial
America and Americans are struggling financially. We’re divided on whether the Stimulus Act was a bailout or an…
Opinion
Stormwater issues: The case for rain gardens | Mike Kaill
This document was written to speak to two concerns: — Do rain gardens work? How do we know…
Opinion
The Journal endorses Rob Nou for San Juan County sheriff | Editorial
Rob Nou has experience and ideas. He also brings fresh leadership, unencumbered by baggage that can come with…
Opinion
Sharing National Park lands is essential to preserving Native American culture | Being Frank
From bear grass to huckleberries to cedar and more, it’s getting harder and harder for the treaty Indian…
Opinion
A safe way to get rid of unused drugs | Editorial
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Department, the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition and local pharmacies will accept expired…
Opinion
About the Land Bank’s proposed preservation, conservation easement on the Erickson Property | Guest Column
Given the continued discussion over this project, we wanted to update the community on the process and clarify…
Opinion
Superintendent Thompson: ‘I have been learning more about the district and checking off items on my transition plan list’ | Guest Column
Now that I have begun work as the San Juan Island superintendent, I want to share with the…
Opinion
Keep road clear while ferry offloads | Editorial
We’re going to cut to the chase on this one. Pedestrians and vehicles must stop moving in front…
Opinion
Attend the League of Women Voters’ candidates forum | Editorial
Here’s a reminder: The League of Women Voters’ primary Election Forum is Friday, 6:30 p.m. at Mullis Community…
Opinion
Welcome to the campaign: Participate | Editorial
They want to make decisions on your behalf. They want to decide how your tax dollars are best…
Opinion
San Juan Island needs a community youth center | Guest Column
We are your sons and daughters, nieces and nephews. We are your grandchildren. We write to you because…
Opinion
Brickworks will benefit our entire community | Guest Column
I am responding to Bert and Dave Moorhouse’s guest editorial about Friday Harbor Brickworks, the future year-round home…
Opinion
We are looking in the wrong direction for a solution to our environmental problems | Guest Column
There are ways to reduce pollution and increase fish populations while retaining private property rights. We need to…