Opinion Stories - San Juan Islands

They’re called “safe and sane” for a reason

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:17:15 PDT

Guest Opinion | A “no-brainer?” County councilman thinks otherwise about banning Styrofoam food containers

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:17:15 PDT

Guest Opinion | Is pesticide use around our homes harming salmon?

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:17:15 PDT

Save the elephant ear

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:17:15 PDT

A step towards a healthier archipelago

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Ellen Goodman

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:17:15 PDT

Ellen Goodman

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:17:15 PDT

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Sacrifices are still being made in name of liberty | Ferry Home Companion

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:17:15 PDT

Newspapers, schools, government ... all are among the many institutions who are chided if they don’t fly the flag on Flag Day. We used to fly it at The Journal when our offices were on Guard Street, before moving to Mullis Street a few years ago. Only trouble, we were on the first floor and we lost a few flags.

Happy Fourth of July | Editorial

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:17:15 PDT

Any other year, if you miss the island’s Fourth of July celebration, you could say, “Oh, well, there’s always next year.” If you miss this year’s celebration, you’ll have to wait another 100 years. So don’t miss it.

The many dangers of feeding wildlife | Guest Column

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:17:15 PDT

It’s Baby Season. Deer fawns, fox kits, raccoon kits and other cute little wild babies are out there and people just can’t resist the temptation to feed them. Some folks assume that a baby on its own must be hungry and they should “take care of it,” while others use food to tempt a youngster closer to get a good photo. Either way, it is not good news for the young wild animal.