Guest Column

Guest Column by Kyle Loring: Vote to keep SJ EMS under PHD umbrella

Is EMS really in such bad shape? No, but you wouldn’t know that from a few recent, misleading letters to the editor. So as…

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Written by Kyle Loring

Guest Column by Joseph Bettis: The Day King Died

Dr. King was murdered on April 4, 1968, on the balcony of room 306 at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. During those years…

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Written by Joseph Bettis

Guest Column by Dr. Fishaut: Vote enthusiastically for school and EMS levy

The COVID pandemic has forced many aspects of daily life in rural communities such as ours into crisis mode. Exacerbating this state of affairs…

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Written by Mark Fishaut MD FAAP

Guest Column: Appalled at totally inaccurate article published 2 times in the Journal

The January 5 edition of the San Juan Journal contained one of the most appalling pieces of sloppy, irresponsible journalism I’ve ever seen. What’s…

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Written by Dick Grout

Guest Column: Chief Collins take on the failed attempt to integrate Fire and EMS

Message from San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Chief Norvin Collins: As the year comes to a close, your San Juan Island Fire and…

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Written by SJIF&R Chief Norvin Collins:

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Suggestions for planet-friendly holiday traditions

What keeps on giving each year? Creating traditions that help nature. A potted fir tree brought inside to decorate, used yearly; growing side by…

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Written by Transitions San Juan Island Waste Management

A Mayor's Farewell by Farhad Ghatan

As I reflect on my past eight years working for this council and the Town I so dearly love, I am filled with gratitude…

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Written by Farhad Ghatan

GUEST COLUMN: Mullis Center finances explained

This guest column by Stephen Shubert, Chair of Mullis Community Senior Center District Committee explains recent amendments to Mullis Senior Center tax forms. TO:…

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Written by Stephen Shubert

Guest Column by Minni Kynch critcizing the Mullis Center Board

As editor of San Juan Islander I debated whether to post this column. The part accusing the current Mullis Center Board of financial mismanagement…

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Written by Minnie Kynch

Guest Column: 13K sq ft hangar big enough for 12 aircraft proposed on San Juan Island

Dear Editor, Home Depot is coming! And not just to town, but to your residential neighborhood be it Portland Fair, the Cape, or off…

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Written by Caitlin Ness Hardy

NRIC: Snake River Salmon Extinction Advisory

Snake River salmon advocate Northwest Resource Information Center on September 1, 2021 called on Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of the House of…

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Written by NRIC

Guest Column by Clayton Banry: An update on Free Wheelin Rides

This past January I was given an opportunity to share my story with the local paper about the need for wheelchair accessible transportation on…

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Written by Clayton Banry

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Guest Column: San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs has concerns about "police reform" laws

As of 12:01 am on July 26, 2021, the State of Washington enacted a group of laws aimed at “police reform”. These laws are…

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Written by Sheriff Ron Krebs

An islander shares his observations about what the foxes need

I live south of American Camp, so I pass through the park from time to time. I feel compelled to post my opinion because…

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Written by Kyle Kittoe

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Red fox