Opinion
Milestones to salmon recovery are adding up | Being Frank
It’s raining hard today — Sept. 1 — the first heavy rain we’ve seen in a while, and…
Opinion
Change needed in cell phone regulations | Editorial
We’ve all experienced the lack of service, lost calls and occasional roaming charges that come with using a…
Opinion
County Council should revote on Brickworks | Editorial
The San Juan County Council should vote again on the acquisition of conservation and historical preservation easements at…
Opinion
Stay on topic, and keep it clean | Editorial
One of the best statements we’ve heard going into the general election season came from the most unlikely…
Opinion
Move rabbits, but do it humanely | Editorial
Each prairie is its own special system. When we have so little left, we have to conserve what…
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…