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An end to fish farming | Reporter’s notebook

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An end to fish farming | Reporter’s notebook

When thousands of non-native salmon were released into the Salish Sea due to the collapse of a fish…

Republicans harassed at county fair | Guest column

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Republicans harassed at county fair | Guest column

Submitted by Chairman Nathan Butler, Vice Chairwoman Lynda Lee Gerpheide, State Committeeman Rick Boucher, State Committeewoman Cindy Carter,…

Immigration initiative should have gone to general election

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Immigration initiative should have gone to general election

An immigration ordinance was adopted by the San Juan County Council with little citizen opposition on Aug. 15.…

Ferry saga continues | Editorial

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Ferry saga continues | Editorial

Editor’s note: This editorial was written prior to the Elwha going out of service on Aug. 16.

Contributed photo                                This satellite photograph depicts smoke from the BC fires streaming through the Fraser River gap toward the San Juans and Canadian Gulf Islands on Aug. 1.

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San Juan County needs to monitor local air quality | Guest Column

Michael Riordan

Celebrate parents who care | Editorial

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Celebrate parents who care | Editorial

I had a deadbeat dad.

It’s ferries’ fault | Editorial

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It’s ferries’ fault | Editorial

The San Juan Islands have been at the center of a transportation nightmare, and Washington State Ferries is…

Put down the phone | Editorial

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Put down the phone | Editorial

Unless you don’t own a cell phone or have incredible willpower, you’ve likely used an electronic device while…

The orcas are not what they seem | Reporter’s Notebook

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The orcas are not what they seem | Reporter’s Notebook

As part of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which was originally adopted in 1972 and later updated over…

Contributed photo                                Popeye the harbor seal.

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Feeding marine mammals is illegal | Guest Column

By Jennifer Olson

Be the Change | Editorial

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Be the Change | Editorial

Be the change | Editorial

A chance to uncover an important past at Iceberg Point | Guest Column

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A chance to uncover an important past at Iceberg Point | Guest Column

Iceberg Point | A chance to uncover and important past

A look at end of life care on the islands | Guest Column

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A look at end of life care on the islands | Guest Column

Robert Laws