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EDITORIAL: An appeal to our better angels; let's stop the bullying

Polarization - division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs - has been a problem in the San Juan Islands…
  • Written by Sharon Kivisto
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EDITORIAL: Keep calm and contact your legislator

Ferry trouble in the San Juan Islands is exacerbated when it happens near the Fourth of July holiday. In the late 90s, it was…
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EDITORIAL: I'm ashamed to be an islander, we should be better than this

I have lived on San Juan Island for 28 years since May 22, 1991 and I am absolutely ashamed of what San Juan Island…
  • Written by Sharon Kivisto
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Explanation for delayed posting of press releases from PA

There are three press releases from the San Juan County Prosecutor's office posted Sunday evening. The press releases were dated March 25, April 2…
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EDITORIAL: What happens next in Friday Harbor following release of District Court's security cam video

So what should happen now that it is inarguably apparent that the manipulation of San Juan County District Court's security camera during a criminal…
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EDITORIAL: Public needs to see security camera video that resulted in dismissal of criminal trial

The next episode of what has turned into a national story, takes place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 12 in San Juan County District…
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EDITORIAL: Time to clean up the mess at SJ EMS

The good news is four of the five seats on the San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 Board are up for election next…
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Editorial: A hesitant Yes For Homes

The decision on whether to vote to approve the local initiative to establish a half percent Real Estate Excise Tax is a surprisingly difficult…
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Editorial: Brandli is the logical choice for District Court Judge

One candidate is unquestionably more qualified at this time for the position of San Juan County District Court Judge. Steve Brandli, 55, has served…
  • Written by Sharon Kivisto
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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…
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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…
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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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