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The good things that happened in 2017 | Editorial

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The good things that happened in 2017 | Editorial

It’s been another rough year.

Every hour, someone dies in a drunk driving crash | Editorial

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Every hour, someone dies in a drunk driving crash | Editorial

Drunk driving is the number one cause of death on our roadways.

Alleged car theft, wallet theft and business break-in on Orcas

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Alleged car theft, wallet theft and business break-in on Orcas

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is following up on three crimes that allegedly occurred on Orcas in…

Vote on custom license plate for San Juan County

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Vote on custom license plate for San Juan County

Washington residents could soon have the option of buying a custom San Juan Islands license plate that supports…

Ferry saga continues | Editorial

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Ferry saga continues | Editorial

Editor’s note: This editorial was written prior to the Elwha going out of service on Aug. 16.

The scoop on broken Washington State Ferries

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The scoop on broken Washington State Ferries

Editor’s note: This editorial was written prior to the Elwha going out of service on Aug. 16.

Celebrate parents who care | Editorial

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Celebrate parents who care | Editorial

I had a deadbeat dad.

Mary Blevins pleads guilty to theft in the first degree for embezzlement

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Mary Blevins pleads guilty to theft in the first degree for embezzlement

Mary Kasperson Blevins, 69, of Friday Harbor, pleaded guilty to theft in the first degree on Aug. 4…

“Magic Now” at the San Juan Theatre

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“Magic Now” at the San Juan Theatre

Last summer, 16-year-old magician Matthew Laslo made his network television debut on “Penn and Teller: Fool Us.”

Put down the phone | Editorial

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Put down the phone | Editorial

Unless you don’t own a cell phone or have incredible willpower, you’ve likely used an electronic device while…

Black bear now on Orcas has likely been eluding authorities since last week | Update

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Black bear now on Orcas has likely been eluding authorities since last week | Update

The black bear that arrived on Orcas over Memorial Day weekend has likely been eluding authorities for some…

David Wallace convicted of child rape

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David Wallace convicted of child rape

Warning: The following story contains graphic details about sexual assault.

Investing in island youth

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Investing in island youth

San Juan County Council Chairman Rick Hughes believes that investing in early learning benefits the islands – and…