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Rewards of volunteering are always priceless | Beach Watchers’ Journal

What happened at the 10th annual OrcaSing held at the park’s lighthouse only confirmed just how little we…

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Like any family, we must work at getting along | Being Frank

Nature has established a rhythm through the millennia of our planet’s existence. It’s a rhythm that, for the sake…

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For the Record | Corrections and Clarifications

— “Caring for Our Natural Resources,” a special section produced by the San Juan Nature Institute and the…

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Primary election ballots in the mail Aug. 1 | Editorial

Ballots for the Aug. 19 primary election go out in the mail in 16 days, on Aug. 1.…

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Don’t be an ash! Keep San Juan roadways free of cigarette butts

You’ve probably heard of the Washington State Department of Ecology’s “Litter and It Will Hurt” campaign. It’s a…

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Medicare-certified hospice comes to San Juan, offers new hope for recipients

I want to let you know about a health care service now available to San Juan Island residents.…

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Friday Harbor should embrace power of public art

The man was in full stride, his head a mop of curly hair, his face a study in…

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San Juan County needs to enforce dock permit rules | Editorial

San Juan County needs to make a priority of enforcement of its development regulations. A review of 19…

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We need to nourish the roots of our culture | Editor’s Notebook

How many more people will be inspired by this public art that tells Terry Fox and Steve Fonyo’s…

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INS must have more important things to do

I have often been prompted to write concerning the Border Patrol actions at the Anacortes Ferry Terminal; others…

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Keep entire hospital process open | Editorial

The San Juan Hospital District Commission approved on June 18 a letter of intent that clears the way…

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Students are making progress with biodiesel

When we began the Friday Harbor High School biodiesel project three weeks ago, we had no idea all…

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Coveted pedestal on the bumpy road to freedom

They didn’t see it, all those who deserved to. It simply took too long and they were unable…