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‘2010 will be a year of challenges, frustrations and progress’ | Forecasts for 2010
generate controversy as we struggle to identify regulations that both protect the environment and preserve the rights and…
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Beach Watchers’ training begins March 25 | Beach Watchers Journal
At this time of year, as seasonal rains quench these thirsty islands, our drives and dirt roads look…
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Advisory vote needed on fire department | Editorial
Mayor Carrie Lacher said during her campaign that one of her goals is to establish an independent funding…
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Dead canaries and the Critical Areas Ordinance | Guest Column
In a talk with a leader of CAPR (Citizens’ Alliance for Property Rights) it was suggested that I…
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Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti | Editorial
Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti. As they have when disaster has struck other parts…
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I’m convinced we need to approve the M&O levy | Ferry Home Companion
Tuesday, Jan. 12, the San Juan Lions Club hosted San Juan Island School District Superintendent Walt Wegener and…
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Blessing in disguise | Guest Column
Sometimes when something very bad happens it can, in fact, be a blessing in disguise. Such was the…
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Participate in the U.S. Census | Editorial
2010 is an important year. We will participate in the 23rd U.S. Census to determine our nation’s population.…
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M&O levy has been a good investment in student success | Guest Column
Ballots will soon arrive by mail for the renewal of the San Juan Island School District’s Maintenance and…
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The status quo has to go | Being Frank
The status quo jeopardizes wild salmon recovery. That’s what NOAA Fisheries, the federal agency in charge of implementing…
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Boats and whales: Give orcas the right-of-way | Guest column
The endangered Southern Resident orca whales need our help. They need less pollution and many more salmon to…
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Recognizing our common bonds | Editorial
Like any community, San Juan Island is a community of people with different cultural traditions and different religious…
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Shop local: It makes a difference | Editorial
Life on our islands was once described by a local writer as similar to living on a ship…