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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…

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‘2010 will be a year of challenges, frustrations and progress’ | Forecasts for 2010

generate controversy as we struggle to identify regulations that both protect the environment and preserve the rights and…

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Beach Watchers’ training begins March 25 | Beach Watchers Journal

At this time of year, as seasonal rains quench these thirsty islands, our drives and dirt roads look…

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Advisory vote needed on fire department | Editorial

Mayor Carrie Lacher said during her campaign that one of her goals is to establish an independent funding…

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Dead canaries and the Critical Areas Ordinance | Guest Column

In a talk with a leader of CAPR (Citizens’ Alliance for Property Rights) it was suggested that I…

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Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti | Editorial

Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti. As they have when disaster has struck other parts…

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I’m convinced we need to approve the M&O levy | Ferry Home Companion

Tuesday, Jan. 12, the San Juan Lions Club hosted San Juan Island School District Superintendent Walt Wegener and…

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Blessing in disguise | Guest Column

Sometimes when something very bad happens it can, in fact, be a blessing in disguise. Such was the…

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Participate in the U.S. Census | Editorial

2010 is an important year. We will participate in the 23rd U.S. Census to determine our nation’s population.…

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M&O levy has been a good investment in student success | Guest Column

Ballots will soon arrive by mail for the renewal of the San Juan Island School District’s Maintenance and…

Billy Frank Jr.

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The status quo has to go | Being Frank

The status quo jeopardizes wild salmon recovery. That’s what NOAA Fisheries, the federal agency in charge of implementing…