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Spring is special section season

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Spring is special section season

The sweet smell of freshly mowed grass and the warm sun on your shoulders means that spring is…

What can the Exxon Valdez teach us about the Salish Sea? | Editorial

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What can the Exxon Valdez teach us about the Salish Sea? | Editorial

I was a little over a year old when the Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred on March 24,…

Leviathan delusion in paradise lost | Opinion

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Leviathan delusion in paradise lost | Opinion

By Steve Ulvi

Vessel regulations and the Southern resident killer whales | Letters

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Vessel regulations and the Southern resident killer whales | Letters

As a scientist, whale advocate and San Juan County resident, I feel compelled to correct and clarify some…

RB Chronicles Part 2

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RB Chronicles Part 2

Life turns on a dime. It’s what comes after that ends up dominating our future.

Orca Expert Recommended Actions | Guest column

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Orca Expert Recommended Actions | Guest column

Submitted by Beam Reach, Friends of the San Juans, Orca Behavior Institute Orca Conservancy, Orca Network, Pacific Whale…

The RB Chronicles, Part One | Editorial

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The RB Chronicles, Part One | Editorial

The speed at which our life can change is breathtaking! Whether it’s the sudden death of a friend,…

Journal welcomes Mandi Johnson as assistant editor | Editorial

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Journal welcomes Mandi Johnson as assistant editor | Editorial

Islands’ Sounder staff reporter Mandi Johnson will now be utilizing her talents at the Journal of the San…

The art of being prepared | Editorial

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The art of being prepared | Editorial

San Juan County residents are passionate about disaster preparedness.

Local Harbor seal survives gunshot wound

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Local Harbor seal survives gunshot wound

Submitted by The Whale Museum

Dismayed with case dismissal

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Dismayed with case dismissal

We are dismayed that a criminal case has been thrown out due to an error in the San…

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Former Senator Kevin Ranker releases statement regarding sexual harassment allegations | Guest Column

by Kevin Ranker

Airlift insurance is an island necessity | Reporter’s Notebook

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Airlift insurance is an island necessity | Reporter’s Notebook

With Kaiser Permanente denying claims for emergency air ambulance services, it’s a good time to consider your options…