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SJIMA leadership transition | Letter
Dear SJIMA Community,
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A victory for meaningful environmental review in San Juan County
On May 6, 2026, the San Juan County Hearing Examiner issued a decision that reinforced our state’s mandate…
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The levy: An opportunity to bridge communication | Letter
Perhaps when a levy fails, it is an opportunity: not to shame voters or dismiss concerns, but to…
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Tim Eyman and the 1% property tax cap | Letter
Tim Eyman is the original sponsor of the 1% Property Tax Initiative, a voter-approved measure in Washington state…
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County faces complex issues | Letter
I worry about lots of things. Our planet is in flux! Locally, many of the most troubling issues…
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Planning an energy future together | Letter
I read with interest William Hurley’s April 15 column on the economics of solar energy. While informative, his…
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Shoreline Master Plan still in draft form
The recent article, “San Juan County’s Shoreline Protection Plan Draws Sharp Criticism from Scientists and Conservationists,” raises legitimate…
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Credit for the Cancer Care Center
Thank you for the lovely article about the cancer center here at Peace Island Medical Center. I just…
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Yes for levy lid lift | Letter
As a lifelong Friday Harbor resident and third-generation islander, I have seen many levy asks. I feel compelled…
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Remembering Judy Taylor | Letter
On March 22 friends of Judy Taylor of Friday Harbor had a time of remembrance at Jackson Beach…
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Vote no on levy | Letter
Think twice before just voting yes on yet another levy lid lift.
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If this levy fails, the cuts won’t be abstract | Letter
If you haven’t returned your ballot yet, please read this carefully.
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Vote yes on the levy lid lift: For all of us | Letter
I work at the Orcas Senior Center, where every day I witness what it means to age on…