Opinion
Point/Counterpoint: Supports permanent farmers market site on Nichols Street
From ancient times, markets have been in cities, towns and villages because they are a vibrant part of…
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Veterans: Our Unforgotten Heroes | Guest Column
Now there are so many veterans, lost and found, that the whole world is again changed just as…
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County Council must make ferry matters among its highest priorities | Guest Column
It is way past time for the council to make ferry matters among its highest priorities, to inform…
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What we have ahead of us if Prop. 1 fails | Guest Column
Gordy Petersen and other committed critics of the County Council and administration have developed a technique of piling…
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County Council must make honest pitch for Prop. 1 | Guest Column
Even if county government is facing a real budget problem, there is something truly disheartening in the cynical…
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The Journal endorses … | Editorial
The Journal has been covering the campaign issues since long before the campaigns began. We’ve watched the issues…
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Attend the candidate forum Oct. 13 | Editorial
They want to make decisions on your behalf. They want to decide how your tax dollars are best…
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Mayor Jones: Council action on fire engine was correct for safety, cost reasons | Guest Column
Recently, a guest column by Robert Low appeared in The Journal, as well as on SanJuanJournal.com regarding purchase…
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Be heard on proposed orca protection plan | Editorial
Now, the federal government wants to hear from you. On Monday, 7-9 p.m., in the Grange Hall in…
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Shoreline stewardship in the San Juans | Guest Column
I’m optimistic that a strong stewardship ethic remains in this community, although currently quieted by the budgetary unrest…
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As They See It: Candidates for mayor of Friday Harbor
Carrie Lacher and Robert Low, candidates for mayor of Friday Harbor, submitted these guest columns on two pressing…
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Try the case in court, not online | Editorial
We must not forget: We have a justice system. Each of us has a constitutionally protected right to…
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Point/Counterpoint: The San Juan County Critical Areas Ordinance
Proposed changes to the county’s Critical Areas Ordinance would have significant impact on how we build, and where…