Opinion
Lessons from Chile: What the Pacific Northwest can learn from the Chilean earthquake | Guest Column
First Haiti, now Chile. Widespread destruction on a scale most of us have seen only in a Hollywood…
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Join Relay for Life and make a difference; kickoff is today at 5:30 p.m. | Editorial
Times are tough right now. But for just a few dollars, and a little bit of your time,…
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We did the right thing on Election Day | Editorial
Voters did the right thing when they approved property tax levy renewals for San Juan Island EMS and…
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Black History Month 2010, a continuation | Guest Column
The Voting Rights Act of 1964 shored up the 15th Amendment to the Constitution because of literacy tests…
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How are we doing on habitat? | Being Frank
We know that protecting and restoring habitat are the keys to wild salmon recovery. But how are we…
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A transition with dignity and respect | Editorial
A new superintendent of schools has been hired for the San Juan Island School District. We welcome Lynden…
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‘If we give salmon a chance, they will recover’ | Forecasts for 2010
The stakes are high. Island citizens are engaged in tasks that are leading to salmon recovery. Continued support…
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‘Hope for the best, and be kind to one another’ | Forecasts for 2010
Our town isn’t just about whales and ferries. It’s about neighbor helping neighbor, children growing up and creating…
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‘We must discuss new revenue and evaluate our taxes’ | Forecasts for 2010
Jan. 11 marked the beginning of our 2010 session in Olympia, and every indication tells us we are…
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‘Our economy will recover when the jobless rate turns’ | Forecasts for 2010
Until government spending is brought under control, small businesses will be uncertain about the economy and will not…
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‘We can diversify the local economy beyond construction and tourism’ | Forecasts for 2010
We can protect our community’s natural resources and beauty while streamlining our local land-use regulations to make the…
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‘In 2010, keep pollutants out of our runoff’ | Forecasts for 2010
In 2010, I am also hoping to finally get my official button: “I’m from the government and I’m…
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‘Our educational values will not waver’ | Forecasts for 2010
My predictions for 2010 are that this community’s deeply rooted educational values will not waver, and together we…