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The freedom of reading

by Ingrid Mattson

David Stalheim photo. A vessel docks at the Ferndale Terminal, where 33 fossil fuel expansion projects — including 31 that were completed without permits — are now the subject of a legal appeal led by a regional environmental coalition.

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Environmental coalition appeals Whatcom County decision for expansions at Ferndale terminal | County promised full review of company’s illegal expansion, but then backtracked

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.

Editorial

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Small town newspaper is an antidote to the doom scrolling | Editorial

I know I’m not alone in feeling untethered recently.

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Thoughts on these turbulent times

Submitted by San Juan County Council Member Jane Fuller (District 3).

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Let’s work together to protect and improve air quality

by Seth Preston

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Fire safety preparation as heating season approaches | September fire safety reminders

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire &Rescue.

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Vote-at-home is the law — And it works

As county auditors in Washington state, we serve in the executive branch of local government and are responsible…

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Navy gets Growler extension while jet noise continues

Submitted by the Sound Defense Alliance.

Guest column.

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Becoming the best version of myself, one brave step at a time

By Asifa Pasin

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OIFR bond measure

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire & Rescue.

Gratitude

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Finding gratitude: A journey that starts small

By Darrell Kirk

Guest column.

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Fourth of July in the San Juans: Indigenous islander perspective

By JOSIAH FELD JESESINSET, WSANEC SENCOTEN, Pyramid Lake NUMU, STOLCEL

Guest column.

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Guest column: The faces of hospitality

Submitted by Amy Nesler, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau.