Better broadband equals jobs: a clear equation | Guest Column

Unemployment in San Juan County is higher than it’s been in nearly 20 years. If you include folks who have exhausted their benefits, those forced to work part-time jobs and those who have lost their “under the table” employment, we’re looking at over 10 percent of the workforce.

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updated 3:53 PM May 15, 2012 1

Birthday Club: Celebrating 90 years of service and fun

Possibly the oldest club on Lopez Island, The Birthday Club, will be celebrating its 90th anniversary May 17, 2 p.m. at Woodmen Hall, (previously scheduled for May 18 - note the change) with hostesses dressed in skirts or dresses with old-fashioned hats apropos of the attire worn by members of past generations. Edna Leidig, who plays the piano will be playing some rollicking old tunes and members who are so inclined can sing or hum along.

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updated 7:22 PM May 5, 2012 0

'Koch Brothers Exposed' screening at Lopez Library

The movie will be shown on Lopez, Tuesday, May 1, 7 p.m. at the Lopez Library Conference Room. Sponsored by San Juan County Money Out of Politics Committee, affiliate of Move to Amend.org.

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2:54 PM April 27, 2012 0

It's not that we don't care | Guest column

This is the third of four articles submitted by DVSAS for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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updated 10:48 AM April 23, 2012 Islands' Sounder 0

DVSAS discusses the 'six stages of the grooming process' | Guest column

This is the second of four articles submitted by Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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10:27 AM April 17, 2012 Islands' Sounder 0

Why grow your own? | Locavores' column

As we barrel head-long into spring, out come the pickaxes, hoes, and shovels. Seed packets are inventoried and orders placed. Garden plans are adjusted. Perennials are already rearing their tender heads.

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5:15 PM April 11, 2012 1

A false sense of security on the islands? | Guest column

April is sexual assualt awareness month. Look for an article from Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of San Juan County each week this month with valuable educational thoughts.

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2:29 PM April 9, 2012 0

Update on Charter Review Commission

The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission is Saturday, April 7 at Grace Episcopal Church in Lopez Village, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a break for lunch. Public input is welcomed and there is time set aside for comments at 8:30 a.m. and at 12 p.m. The CRC is charged with reviewing the charter to determine its adequacy and suitability to the needs of the county. Proposed changes will be put on the ballot for the public to vote on in Novembe

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updated 9:17 AM April 6, 2012 Islands' Sounder 1

Art: a therapeutic touch | Guest Column

The arts offer community participation, but they also give our lives meaning, provide opportunities for self expression and offer a way of viewing the world from a different perspective—enriching both individuals and society and reaching people who may be stressed and/or often not otherwise easily engaged with their community.

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3:41 PM March 6, 2012 0

Charter Review Commission continues to examine county goverment | Guest column

The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission is on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the San Juan Grange from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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updated 10:31 AM February 27, 2012 0

How are we doing? Reserve fund keeps county on track | Guest Column

County hits 2011 budget marks at 4th quarter end — challenges remain

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9:04 AM February 27, 2012 0

Question of the Day

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