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Village Faire displayed either a lack of awareness or a deliberate disregard of neighborly ethics

Living cooperatively is a delicate balancing act. One person’s joy can simultaneously be another person’s nightmare. The location…

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Raised the bar on candidate meetings last night

Thanks for focusing on the sheriff's contest in the manner The Journal did last night and for doing…

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Sheriff candidates forum ‘a very useful event’

At the direction of the Prevention Coalition Executive Board, I attended the Sheriff’s Candidate Forum yesterday (Sept. 28)…

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More than 50 children benefit from Special Pal Program

The Special Pal Program (otherwise known as P.I.P.) at Friday Harbor Elementary School has been a favorite program…

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Apathy doesn’t cut it: Get educated and vote

A glance at the voter turnout record for the recent primary election in San Juan County shows that…

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Act now to save our oceans

To continue to do nothing is no longer acceptable. The time for action is NOW. Together we can…

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Supports a strong Critical Areas Ordinance

I recently attended a public meeting on the Critical Areas Ordinance, or CAO. I noticed that almost all…

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Myhr opposes closure of Lopez, San Juan waste transfer stations

On Sept. 14, San Juan County Public Works Director Jon Shannon told the County Council that he planned…

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Idea that an island county should live with zero or just one point for solid waste removal is alarming

While I understand that we face difficult budget choices, and apparently are going to pay dearly for our…

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Jury is still out on the hospital project

A recent article in The Journal reported that a promoter of the PeaceHealth hospital said that the project…

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United Way makes the 4-H experience possible

My name is Jan Sanburg and I am writing on behalf of the San Juan County 4-H Leaders’…

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Bioswales can intercept non-ionic surfactants and other pollutants before they reach our waters

Is nonylphenol, a man-made chemical that feminizes male fish, causing bigger bellies in people? A recent peer-reviewed study…

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Appreciates love and support for Phil McKee

I would like to thank the community of Friday Harbor and San Juan Island for the love, kindness,…