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    Letters.
    Fire Levy Lid approval keeps insurance low |...
    October 14, 2024 1:30 am

    As I write this, the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau is evaluating and determining San Juan Island’s fire insurance five-year…

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    Letters.
    Zylstra Lake and water rights | Letter
    October 13, 2024 1:30 am

    Editor’s note: The county has released a statement on Zylstra Lake, https://www.sanjuanjournal.com/news/san-juan-countys-restoration-work-in-zylstra-lake-corridor/and scheduled a meeting via Zoom on Oct. 24…

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    Letters.
    Response to David Johnson | Letter
    October 13, 2024 1:30 am

    Re David Johnson’s letter concerning Kari McVeigh: It’s annoying, but not surprising, that Kari McVeigh’s opponent and her followers would…

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    Letters.
    Justin Time | Letter
    October 13, 2024 1:30 am

    I’ve been researching the SJC County Council District 2 candidates because I don’t want to vote for someone just because…

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    San Juan County: The Next Nantucket? Consider a No vote for the Land Bank | Letter
    San Juan County: The Next Nantucket? Consider a...
    October 13, 2024 1:30 am

    I’ve long been drawn to Nantucket, often compared to Friday Harbor, where I’ve lived as a native islander and farmer….

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    Letters.
    Land Bank vital for overall health and well-being...
    October 12, 2024 1:30 am

    We, the undersigned, represent organizations whose work directly and indirectly benefits from the establishment of the San Juan County Conservation…

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    Letters.
    Rick Hughes has passion for fellow islanders |...
    By Colleen Smith Summers csmithsummers@soundpublishing.com • October 12, 2024 1:30 am

    Whether in office or not, Rick Hughes has a passion for helping his fellow Islanders. He is always willing to…

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    Guest column.
    Friday Harbor House expansion will drastically alter the...
    October 12, 2024 1:30 am

    Friday Harbor stands at a crucial crossroads between growth and the preservation of our unique character and heritage. The proposed…

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    Letters.
    Support Land Bank renewal | Letter
    October 12, 2024 1:30 am

    I should like to add my name to those who have spoken in support of renewal of the Land Bank.

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    Letters.
    Who’s Funding the Candidates for San Juan Island’s...
    October 12, 2024 1:30 am

    I’ve been irked of late by the claims of Stephanie O’Day that she is protecting islanders and is more local…

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    Letters.
    Stephanie O’Day for County Council | Letters
    October 12, 2024 1:30 am

    Our San Juan County Commissioners race has two very different candidates. Stephanie O’Day is an islander, who has lived and…

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    Letters.
    Justin Paulsen lives a culture of service to...
    October 12, 2024 1:30 am

    My name is Darrell Kirk and my family and I have lived on Orcas Island for a little over a…

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    Letters.
    Rick Hughes – an easy choice | Letter
    October 12, 2024 1:30 am

    Dear fellow San Juan Islanders,

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