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Editorial: Time to put a moratorium on whale-watching boats

The image of J-35 keeping her dead calf afloat is enough to break your heart. Is it enough for people to take the difficult…
  • Written by Sharon Kivisto
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Editorial: Council should discuss Argyle Ave purchases in Friday Harbor not Lopez Village

If San Juan County wasn't a charter county, the council's discussion on April 10, 2018 of the Land Bank's proposed $700,000 purchase of the…
  • Written by Sharon Kivisto
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Editorial: Now is the time to approve new regs for vacation rentals

Vacation rentals - the bane of some neighborhoods, an affordable way to acquire a second home, a way to pay a mortgage on a…
  • Written by Sharon Kivisto
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Filling the PHD board vacancies 2.0

EDITORIAL: One can hope that out of respect for the voters and taxpayers in the San Juan County #1 Hospital District, the actions taken…
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Voters not represented on SJI PHD commission, AG opinion needed

EDITORIAL: San Juan Island citizens were subjected to a grueling and ugly election process for three seats on the Hospital District Commission in 2015.…
  • Written by Sharon Kivisto
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A whole lot of planning going on

Depending on how voters respond, in the near future there could be a new hospital district on Orcas Island, a new or expanded library…
  • Written by Sharon Kivisto
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Top 10 stories of 2017

San Juan Islander's top 10 list of stories for 2017 focuses on news that has a long term impact on life in general in…
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If only more people cared about others like this dog does

I listened to this heartwarming CBC radio story Monday night on my drive home. The efforts made by this dog to save eight goats…
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Oops

Ever have that nagging feeling you've forgotten something important - like renewing your domain name? SanJuanIslander.com…
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Now IS the time to vote Yes on EMS levy request

We all play a part in San Juan Island Emergency Medical Services. The roles of the paramedics, the volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians, the EMS…
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Editorial: Take a look back before moving forward

Under a very tight deadline, San Juan Island Emergency Medical Services is grappling with the question: What levy rate should be placed before the…
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County manager oblivious to concerns about contract

EDITORIAL: San Juan County Council approved a revised contract with Cascadia Consulting for the update to the Parks Plan at its Tuesday, December 15,…
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