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Ill at ease over EMS levy | Editorial

Mailers that declare: "44% more calls with 20% less revenue," don't do justice to what is already a…

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Puzzled over county sheriff race | Editorial

The Islands' Sounder, sister paper of the Journal, weighs in on a campaign for San Juan County sheriff…

Cartoonist Rob Pudim's view on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San Juan Islands

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Journal political cartoon; October 22 edition | Opinion

Cartoonist Rob Pudim's view on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San…

With father’s shotgun in hand

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Madden’s first deer: an insider’s view of I-594 | As I See It

A simple family hunting trip could turn into a series of criminal activity under Initiative 594. Here’s how…

2014 Election

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Tax hike? EMS numbers don’t add up | Point/Counterpoint: San Juan EMS levy in debate

Why not wait and see how the next two years go? Real estate values are on the rise…

2014 Election

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Expertise in EMS calls for investment | Point/Counterpoint: San Juan EMS levy in debate

The EMS levy must be renewed every six years, and comes up for renewal in 2016. We are…

Steve Brandli

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Legal Matters: Consequences can be dire by driving with a suspended license | Guest column

Failure to pay a traffic ticket can have more serious consequences than your case being sent to collections.…

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Let’s hear from you | Editorial

Will ferry travel be more convenient with a reservation system in place? Are you well-served by your public…

Cartoonist Rob Pudim's view on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San Juan Islands

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Journal political cartoon; October 1 edition | Opinion

Cartoonist Rob Pudim's view on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San…

Cartoonist Rob Pudim's view on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San Juan Islands

Opinion

Best Best: Relay for Life, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The annual fundraiser for American Cancer Society, as well as local cancer support programs, features food, games, activities,…

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State legislature found in ‘contempt’ over lack of K-12 funding; SJI School board response | Guest column

Most of our local levy now goes to pay for basic costs rather than the extras that keep…

Alex MacLeod

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Are we to believe the emperor has new clothes? | As I See It

I can’t think of anything more fundamental to a cooperative’s board than honesty. Right behind that is the…

Cartoonist Rob Pudim's view on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San Juan Islands

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Journal political cartoon; September 17 edition | Opinion

Cartoonist Rob Pudim's view on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San…