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What does it mean to be a human being on Orcas Island?

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What does it mean to be a human being on Orcas Island?

by Jari Brenner

Good news from around the world in 2019 | Editorial

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Good news from around the world in 2019 | Editorial

As 2019 comes to its end, the Islands’ Sounder is sharing a recap of the news events that…

A shuffle of positions at the island newspapers

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A shuffle of positions at the island newspapers

There have been a few changes in the island newspapers this year and we’d like to share with…

Save lives: don’t drive under the influence | Editorial

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Save lives: don’t drive under the influence | Editorial

Tis the season for holiday parties, and with the festivities often comes a glass or two of wine,…

Proposed Monument plan threatens fragile ecosystems

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Proposed Monument plan threatens fragile ecosystems

Submitted by Kwiaht.

The ethics behind crime reporting | Editorial

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The ethics behind crime reporting | Editorial

Unequivocally, the most difficult part of our job as journalists is writing about child molestation, sexual assault and…

Giving thanks | Readers share what they are thankful for this year

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Giving thanks | Readers share what they are thankful for this year

It has become a tradition here at the Journal and the Sounder to share anonymous submissions of what…

An abundance of opportunities to shop here at home | Editorial

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An abundance of opportunities to shop here at home | Editorial

Thanksgiving is a week away, and with that comes the launch of the shopping season.

Bipartisan hope emerging on climate change | Guest column

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Bipartisan hope emerging on climate change | Guest column

by Mark Reynolds

Orcas Island Airport Master Plan Overview

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Orcas Island Airport Master Plan Overview

by Leah Whitfield

I-976 could have dire consequences | Editorial

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I-976 could have dire consequences | Editorial

Our hearts sank when the election results filtered in on Nov. 5.

RB Chronicles | Part 4

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RB Chronicles | Part 4

Anniversaries are funny things. From celebrating a wedding anniversary, sobriety milestones, friendships, years on the job, being cancer-free,…

Thanks for support of SAFE San Juans | Guest column

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Thanks for support of SAFE San Juans | Guest column

Submitted by the SAFE San Juans Team.