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Passing levy shows we care about our youth

The San Juan Island community has made it clear that programs like this are important to our community…

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Anna V. Smith says farewell to the Journal | Editorial

If you haven’t already heard the rumblings, or even if you have, I can confirm them for you…

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Energy Assist Credit and Project PAL help low-income households

Did you notice the new line item on your January bill from OPALCO? All co-op members began paying…

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Rock Island works with T-Mobile to accelerate wireless in the county

As a part of its coverage expansion, T-Mobile launched Extended Range LTE, using the same type of 700…

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Chief Marler will be missed by many | Guest Column

" A kind, gentle, giant of a man with a huge heart and a great sense of humor.”

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Shoreline Master Program update is an important piece in of our islands’ future | Guest Column

With the first update in 18 years, today’s changes to the Shoreline Master Program will determine how our…

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Shoreline update long overdue | Editorial

As island communities, preserving our 400 miles of coastline is critical for our way of life today, and…

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Investing in our future through mentorship | Editorial

The fact that we live in a place where people are willing to invest in the lives others,…

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Support our schools and vote yes on upcoming school levy | Letters

We have another chance to give our support to our local children. The San Juan Island School District…

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Support the Capital and Technology levy for our schools | Letters

Strong schools are the foundation upon which vibrant communities are built. Please vote yes to renew the Capital…

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Be considerate at the gravel pit, leash your dogs and pick up waste | Letters

If you agree and want to complain about the off-leash, out-of-control dogs at the gravel pit, call Island…

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Two Friday Harbor High School graduates give their perspective on the levy | Letters

As graduates of San Juan Island public schools and recent college graduates, we’d like to ask you to…

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Voters young and old, get involved in this years’ election | Letters

I urge people to become familiar with Bernie Sanders. You may have noticed that the large media companies…