Opinion
Investment in broadband grows, electrical rates rise—coincidence?
What else lies behind OPALCO's rate increases? The answer, I believe, is “grid control backbone,” the co-op’s code…
Opinion
Island Rec fills the void when others are unable | Guest column
From school sports to dog parks, from trails committees to children's festivals to ball fields, Island Rec has…
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Journal political cartoon, April 1 edition | Opinion
The lighter side of local news, information and events, by cartoonist Rob Pudim.
Opinion
Parks & Recreation: Ties that bind | Guest Column
Rich and varied recreational opportunities for islanders and visitors alike are part of what makes San Juan Island…
Opinion
Spotlight on screen: ‘Years of Living Dangerously’ | Guest Column
The 2014 Emmy Award winning film series, "Outstanding Non-fiction Series" category, begins April 2, at the Grange Hall…
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Better than the alternative | Editorial
Sure, it’s a well-worn cliche, but participating in elections is the cornerstone of any well-functioning democratic society and…
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Lifeblood of Pacific Northwest imperiled | As I See It
Now, at the eleventh hour, we scramble to save salmon stocks at great cost, spawning a mind-boggling array…
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Low-end users of electricity in for a shock? | Guest Column
With 6-percent increases waiting in the wings in each of the next four years, this year’s 12 percent…
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Spotlight falls on ‘Death with Dignity’ in SJ Hospice ‘Coping with Change’ series | Guest column
Everything I was taught focused on cure, so I cannot begin to describe how difficult it was to…
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This land is your land | Editorial
The Land Bank is the only one of its kind in Washington state and you can bask in…
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It’s an art ‘museum’ in name only | As I See It
My concerns involve: transparency and appropriate levels of responsibility to donors and the general public in fundraising, tax…
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‘Monumental’ opportunity | Editorial
The Bureau of Land Management is beginning a 30-day scoping period on the monument’s resource management plan, and…
Opinion
Transition at the top ahead at BLM | Letters
Many of you have come to know Daniel Picard, BLM Spokane District Manager.