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County council approves first biennium budget

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County council approves first biennium budget

As the year comes to a close, San Juan County has completed its first biennium budget for 2020-21,…

Friday Harbor man charged with two counts of violating an order protection

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Friday Harbor man charged with two counts of violating an order protection

Martin Soto-Guillen, 46, of San Juan Island, has been charged with two counts of violation of a protection…

Orcas Island man charged with meth possession

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Orcas Island man charged with meth possession

Anthony Michael Kean, 32, of Eastsound has been charged in San Juan County Superior Court with one count…

<em>Contributed photo</em>                                <strong>Melanie Trygg.</strong>

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Orcas woman competes on upcoming season of ‘Project Runway’

Orcas Islander Melanie Trygg is making her television debut when the 18th season of “Project Runway” launches in…

The ethics of reporting on crime | Editorial

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The ethics of reporting on crime | Editorial

Unequivocally, the most difficult part of our job as journalists is writing about child molestation, sexual assault and…

San Juan County joins state lawsuit against I-976

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San Juan County joins state lawsuit against I-976

San Juan County Council has elected to join a statewide lawsuit against Initiative 1-976, which was approved by…

An abundance of opportunities to shop here at home | Editorial

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An abundance of opportunities to shop here at home | Editorial

Thanksgiving is a week away, and with that comes the launch of the shopping season.

I-976 could have dire consequences

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I-976 could have dire consequences

Our hearts sank when the election results filtered in on Nov. 5.

Yes on county’s levy lift; no on I-976 | Editorial

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Yes on county’s levy lift; no on I-976 | Editorial

Vote yes for Proposition 2

Lodging tax grants to fund island projects

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Lodging tax grants to fund island projects

Thanks to tourism dollars, San Juan County projects are receiving a financial boost.

Charlotte’s Closet offers a free shopping experience to those in need

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Charlotte’s Closet offers a free shopping experience to those in need

In the back of Orcas Christian School’s brick building is an inviting, safe space for girls and women…

Stuart Piff faces four charges in district court and two charges in superior court

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Stuart Piff faces four charges in district court and two charges in superior court

San Juan County District Court has filed four charges against Stuart Gray Piff, 35, of Friday Harbor in…

Hughes says county has been ahead of the pack in environmental policy

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Hughes says county has been ahead of the pack in environmental policy

Councilmember Rick Hughes says San Juan County has long been at the forefront of solving environmental issues.