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Ranker: ‘Witnessing extinction is not an option. We must do everything in our power to protect and recover our resident Orca’

Senator Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas, released the following statement regarding the need for action to protect and recover the…

Vote for a prosecutor you can trust | Guest Column

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Vote for a prosecutor you can trust | Guest Column

Editor’s note: The following is a rebuttal to Nick Power’s column “Candidate talks drugs, prosecution” in last week’s…

Elections are an important part of democracy | Guest column

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Elections are an important part of democracy | Guest column

by Brad Brown

Candidate talks drugs, prosecution | Guest column

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Candidate talks drugs, prosecution | Guest column

Submitted by Nick Power.

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Asher runs for sheriff

Submitted by Jeff Asher.

Elder abuse can happen here | Editorial

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Elder abuse can happen here | Editorial

As we enter our golden years, the risk of isolation and neglect increases.

Are we ready for a wildfire?

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Are we ready for a wildfire?

by Jeffrey Bossler

Sounder deadlines are changing | Editorial

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Sounder deadlines are changing | Editorial

Here at the Islands’ Sounder, we have deadlines printed every week in the paper. We also frequently answer…

Experience with an opioid addict | Reporter’s notebook

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Experience with an opioid addict | Reporter’s notebook

The editorial staff at the Islands’ Sounder commends San Juan County for joining a national lawsuit against pharmaceutical…

Graduation season: endings, beginnings | Editorial

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Graduation season: endings, beginnings | Editorial

High school graduation is the big event that officially ushers you from kid to adult.

San Juan County is violating the Constitution | Guest column

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San Juan County is violating the Constitution | Guest column

by Nicholas Power

San Juan County is in the crosshairs of the Alberta Tar Sands | Guest Column

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San Juan County is in the crosshairs of the Alberta Tar Sands | Guest Column

by Elisabeth Robson

Vote yes for REET affordable housing measure | Editorial

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Vote yes for REET affordable housing measure | Editorial

The local housing crisis is real.