Opinion
Let’s keep watching for each other | Editorial
This has been a tough year on the islands. Several downtown storefronts are empty. Local businesses, schools, and…
Opinion
Town, district make progress in relationship | Editorial
On one hand, we think we might have been too tough on Friday Harbor Mayor Carrie Lacher last…
Opinion
Town and fire district should continue to move forward — together | Editorial
This editorial was written before the Friday Harbor Town Council voted Nov. 9 on an agreement that essentially…
Opinion
The Journal endorses Peterson for County Council, Lytton for state House; reject fireworks ban
County Councilman Rich Peterson has had a formidable challenger in Laura Jo Severson. But his experience gives him…
Opinion
The Journal endorses Nou for Sheriff, Morris for state House, Larsen for Congress | Editorial
The San Juan Islands are fortunate to have two very qualified candidates for sheriff. Each is a good,…
Opinion
Let the market decide business’ success | Editorial
The prospect of a Subway food franchise locating in Friday Harbor has sparked a vigorous debate over the…
Opinion
Town, District should try joint fire administration | Editorial
Friday Harbor Fire Chief Vern Long has been on medical leave since Aug. 18. He reportedly told town…
Opinion
Remember where our food comes from | Being Frank
The mud and the water have always been a source of food. But when we start to see…
Opinion
Closing transfer stations is not the answer | Editorial
Come January 2011, the only transfer station in the San Juans could be on Orcas Island. That cannot…
Opinion
Attend forums for sheriff candidates | Editorial
Brent Johnson and Rob Nou want to be the next sheriff of San Juan County — the first…
Opinion
The United States of Fear: Ten Examples | Guest Column
Since Sept. 11, 2001, fear has been the main engine of change in the United States. Who would…
Opinion
Call Cantwell, Murray today and urge them to vote to protect small farms | Guest Column
We likely all know by now that family farmers on our ferry-dependent islands provide us with "food security".…
Opinion
When driving, watch for our children | Editorial
San Juan County children returned to school Sept. 1. With youngsters going to and from school on our…