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Already made up its mind? | Letters

The county critical areas ordinance update, as proposed, is simply the worst assault on individual liberty in San…

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Disappointed by Independence Day insult | Letters

The countywide ban on fireworks was not a law imposed by a King George or other external authority.…

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Counterpoint: writer bellyflops in Lake Washington example | Letters

An expensive project of installing sewer pipes and pump stations along the lakefront did indeed clean up the…

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Congrats to our state—academic—soccer champs | Letters

It is our understanding that it has been several years since a Friday Harbor team has attained such…

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Many deserve credit for Dollars for Scholars success | Letters

Our scholarships are funded by generous donations from individuals that recognize the value of instilling a volunteering spirit…

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Buoyed by your support in time of tragic loss | Letters

We would like to thank you all for your kind thoughts and wishes in honor of our son…

A pink dogwood in the garden of the King home

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Petal power: 2012 Garden tour a delight—thanks to all | Letters

Our goal is to organize another tour in 2013, but the next adventure for the gardening consortium is…

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Arts Education: Planning for the Future

To quote Richard S. Gurin from Business and the Arts: A Necessary Partnership, “In other words, high-quality arts…

Family ties of the first runner across the finish line in the 2012 Kings Market/San Juan Island Marathon

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SJI Marathon winner has pioneer-era family ties on Lopez | Letters

Four of Tim O'Brien's great-great grandparents moved to Lopez in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They were…

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United Way: enriching the lives of children | Letters

Thanks to United Way, lots of homework is getting done, skills are improving and children’s lives are being…

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Thank you for telling our stories | Letters

This year National Historic Preservation Month concluded with over 15 well-attended local history events sponsored by the Town…

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Pieces in place to save San Juan Island self-haul | Letters

Yes, since construction waste declined the solid waste fund has been running in the red, and yes, it’s…

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Resignation shines light on county’s disorder | Letters

It seems like a dream job and it pays top dollar. So, how bad can it be to…