State Senate pays tribute to Soundwatch's Koski
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Former Soundwatch coordinator Kari Koski and Sen. Kevin Ranker, pose for a photograph at the podium of the state Senate chambers, in Olympia.
February 22, 2012
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Body of killer whale heads home following tragic end
Federal officials will turn over the remains of L112 to the Friday Harbor Whale Museum sometime in the next few weeks. Amy Traxler, coordinator of San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network said the museum intends to showcase L112’s skeleton as part of an educational exhibit that’s reminiscent of a grey whale that’s long-been on display.
February 21, 2012
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12th Annual Orca Sing | Slide show
The City Cantabile Choir celebrated the life of Ruffles the killer whale, who has been missing since the fall, during the 12th annual "Orca Sing"
Town Hall: Cantwell, Salazar focus on San Juans conservation area
Saturday will mark Salazar's third recent trip to area in support of President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors initiative, which tasks the Interior Department with engaging in a dialogue to learn how it can be a better partner in supporting community-driven conservation efforts
February 16, 2012
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New lease on life for small farm internship program
The state Senate last week approved extending the pilot program through 2017 and adding 11 more counties to the list of where the program would apply. Created two years ago under legislation sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, the program was initiated in San Juan and Skagit counties.
February 16, 2012
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Wetland dispute prompts viral video
Charles Dalton shares a four-acre property with another islander on Orcas Island, and said his troubles started because he made a mistake when he built a barn and a shed without a permit. The issue, according to the Friends of the San Juans, is not about farming, as the video suggests, but about following the rules and getting construction permits before developing.
February 14, 2012
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Traumatic injury cited as probable cause in death of 3-year-old orca
Known as Victoria, L112 was a member of the southern Resident killer whales that make their seasonal home in waterways of the San Juan Islands. While the cause of L112 death has yet to be determined, its body reportedly shows signs of traumatic injuries.
February 14, 2012
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Governor signs same same-sex marriage bill making Washington the seventh state with such a law
Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law the bill authorizing civil marriage for same-sex couples, SB6239, Valentine’s Day making Washington the seventh state with such a law. It may not take effect on June 7, as scheduled, however, as a referendum challenge is in the wind.
Gay marriage bill passed by the House
A House committee on Monday approved a measure to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington state, setting the stage for final passage this week.
February 10, 2012
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SJI Conservation District meets on Valentine's Day
San Juan Islands Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold a regular board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 14, 8:30 a.m. at SJICD Conference Room, 540 Guard St., Friday Harbor. The meeting is open to the public.
February 8, 2012
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San Juan EMS hits new high
The number of emergency calls increased by 22 percent on San Juan Island in 2011
February 8, 2012
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