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The Journal endorses Sharp, Williams and Harrington for hospital district board | Editorial

The role of commissioners on the San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 Board is to ensure the…

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Hospitals boards should not have political agendas | Guest Column

It is disheartening as an island resident to follow the campaign for the election for the hospital board.

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Why do we write crime stories? | Editorial

We are the community paper of record and it is our responsibility to inform the public of all…

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Cable’s column dismisses problems with public hospital district| Guest Column

Tom Cable seems to have an exposed nerve ending when it comes to Monica Harrington. His recent guest…

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Response to Tom Cable | Guest column

In a recent column, Tom Cable, chair of the local PIMC advisory board managed to hurl personal insults,…

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Hospital board election has derailed conversation of hospital progress | Guest Column

In this election it is essential that all candidates demonstrate understanding and concern for all aspects of community…

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Help change the statistics | Editorial

It is difficult for many of us to accept that domestic violence and sexual assault occur in our…

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Our veterans deserve better | Editorial

Unfortunately, this lifesaver functions more like water wings rather than a durable life raft. The funds are for…

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Opposition to grow operation based on misinformation | Opinion

In light of the story for the San Juan Journal I would like to share some feelings as…

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I-502 and accepting a new frontier in our island communities | Editorial

Although San Juan County residents voted 68 percent to legalize the use and sale of marijuana to adults…

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Rural driving isn’t an excuse for bad driving habits — be aware of road safety | Editorial

Driving on our rural roads has unique dangers – like deer waiting to leap in front of you…

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Discussion on concussions and appropriate protocol continues in school district | Guest Column

It is clear we needed to have a uniform education and evaluation program to better address youth concussions.…

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Brennan’s letter invokes alarm where there is none | Guest Column

Leslie Brennan recently alleged that San Juan Island EMS is insolvent. Based on her review of budget projections…