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An artist mom | Editorial

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An artist mom | Editorial

There are generally two questions people ask after discovering my mother is an artist. One, what was it…

Frustration over Orcas teacher case | Editorial

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Frustration over Orcas teacher case | Editorial

A San Juan County detective’s unethical actions have led to the dismissal of serious charges against an Orcas…

SJI School District Update | Guest Column

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SJI School District Update | Guest Column

By Danna Diaz, PhD

Saying goodbye, welcoming new staff | Editorial

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Saying goodbye, welcoming new staff | Editorial

After two years, Bridget Wright is leaving the Sounder as circulation and office manager to work for her…

Why we march for climate | Guest Column

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Why we march for climate | Guest Column

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans

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Early education paves future goals

You’ll be hard pressed to find anyone in the educational field who doesn’t agree that early learning is…

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Love in loss | Editorial

Life is precious. This is not a new adage, but when two young people in our community pass…

Contributed photo/Ken Carrasco                                Workshop speakers consider the economic, social and environmental impacts on islanders by an oil spill.

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Local workshop considers oil spill effects on islanders

by Ken Carrasco

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Crossing party lines | Editorial

There is upset and imbalance in our community. As the editor of the local paper, I see it…

Slow down on horse barn removal | Editorial

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Slow down on horse barn removal | Editorial

The San Juan Fairgrounds horse barn is scheduled to be torn down. We agree with the islanders who…

Housing crisis, we must do something | Editorial

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Housing crisis, we must do something | Editorial

San Juan County has the least affordable housing in the entire state of Washington. According to San Juan…

Parks and Fair Dept. responds to horse barn comments

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Parks and Fair Dept. responds to horse barn comments

Submitted by San Juan County Parks and Fair Department

News media is not the enemy | Guest column

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News media is not the enemy | Guest column

by David Kobrin