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Counterpoint: author distorts record in matter of ‘trust’ | Guest Column

The letter suggests that we promoted the Anti-Democratic candidates in what was supposed to be a non-partisan campaign.…

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Absurd? You bet… but American Camp closure deserves respect | Guest Column

Now, I know its inconvenient to be denied entrance to our parks and our favorite walking trails, but…

Journal columnist Howard Schonberger

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Strike up the Chamber; music to save the savage beast | Column

It was a good crowd at Chamber Music San Juans annual concert, but not a sellout. This article…

Lee Brooks

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Fear them? Trust us? New playbook for local elections?

Fear what can happen when you allow progressive thoughts to manifest here in the San Juans Islands.

Beginning Oct. 1

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New era of health coverage unfolds | Guest Column

What will the Affordable Care Act affect you? A brief Q & A, info below

Betsy Roberts

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Beyond the Neslund murder trial

Feisty to a fault, Betsy Roberts lived life with flair, and on her own terms

Marilyn (LaBar) Nasman

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Up close & personal: ease, efficiency of fixed-wing ambulance | Guest Column

I found myself in a “time capsule” two weeks ago. I stood on the tarmac of the Bellingham…

Milene Henley

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How are we doing? Much depends on sales tax revenue | Guest Column

Since sales tax is always a big part of my quarterly reports, I thought I’d take this opportunity…

Cartoon musings on local news and events are published periodically in the Journal of the San Juan Islands

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Journal political cartoon; September 11 edition | Opinion

Cartoon musings on local news and events are published periodically in the Journal of the San Juan Islands,…

Stephen Belluomini

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Process of permit appeals run amok | Guest Column

Property owners are held hostage by a system that gives little weight to facts

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Don’t repeat past mistakes; keep U.S. military out of Syria | Guest Column

We recall all too well the lies and deceit that resulted in the unconstitutional, undeclared, and unnecessary wars…

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Journal political cartoon; September 4 edition | Opinion

Cartoon musings on local news and events are published periodically in the Journal of the San Juan Islands,…

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Priority ‘1’ for hospital board? Islanders | Guest Column

It appears to me that rather than determining which healthcare services should be available, the commissioners are allowing…