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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Opinion
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…
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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…
Opinion
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.
Opinion
I-976 could have dire consequences
Our hearts sank when the election results filtered in on Nov. 5.
News
Lodging tax grants to fund island projects
Thanks to tourism dollars, San Juan County projects are receiving a financial boost.
Life
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…
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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…
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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.