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Taking care of what’s ours: BLM lands in San Juan County
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We want to support San Juan County’s Mt. Baker Road project, but…
How many trees will be removed? How will the improvements really reduce speeding? Will road closures affect operation…
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Science say run-off is damaging to San Juan environment
While driving home from a recent storm water workshop, a friend asked, “Is run-off from my small property…
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Parents, take your kids: April 21 Orcas Prevention forum on drinking and teen sexuality
When it comes to sexual assault and our youth, local advocates say drinking goes hand-in-hand. April is both…
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Treasures in our midst: BLM lands in San Juan County
by ASHA LELA Did you know that the Bureau of Land Management owns and manages more than 1000…
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2010 census: our return rate is far behind other counties and states
So we’re doing worse than last time. Only 37 percent of San Juan County has returned its census…
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National Monument status will not help the San Juans
by Minnie Knych All residents of the San Juans should be aware of the very real implications of…
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U.S. Census: it’s time to stand up and be counted
by Tim Thomsen Like many of you, I was unaware of the importance of the census. It wasn’t…
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Protecting teens from the wrong kind of love
Young love is all about new sensations. Your heart skips a beat when you see your beloved between…
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Orcas Park and Rec District is moving forward with thoughtful consideration
By OIPRD commissioners Having completed our first two public meetings, we, as your recently elected Orcas Island Park…
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Changes ahead for Orcas Rec program
by LINDA SHERIDAN As I look back at 2009, I am impressed and grateful for the amount of…