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Rion Brandt is now serving San Juan Island as a deputy.
    Sheriff’s office welcomes Rion Brandt
    By Colleen Smith • February 1, 2022 1:30 am

    From the San Juans to Afghanistan and back again, the new sheriff’s deputy has taken a few detours before coming…

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    Editorial
    Coming together during the dark, cold days of...
    By Colleen Smith • January 12, 2022 1:30 am

    We had just caught our breath from the aftermath of severe flooding when the blizzards came.

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    Editorial
    Let the sun shine in | Editorial
    By Colleen Smith • December 29, 2021 1:30 am

    As I sit here reflecting on 2021, with news alerts about Omicron pinging on my phone and experts calling for…

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    Editorial
    Giving gratitude | Readers share what they are...
    By Colleen Smith • November 24, 2021 1:30 am

    It has become a tradition here at the Journal and the Sounder to share anonymous submissions of what community members…

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    Crime coverage in San Juan County.
    Kevin Taylor found not guilty for murder of...
    By Colleen Smith • November 9, 2021 1:30 am

    WARNING: The following story contains graphic details about domestic violence.

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    Editorial
    Be there for one another in dark times...
    By Colleen Smith • November 3, 2021 1:30 am

    The current state of the world continues to test us.

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    Sisters accused of burglary and trespassing livestream arrest...
    By Colleen Smith • October 11, 2021 1:30 am

    Two sisters were arrested on Lopez Island after illegally staying in a home and brandishing a machete at police officers.

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    Editorial
    Why we have a paywall on our websites...
    By Colleen Smith • September 30, 2021 1:30 am

    It costs money to gather news.

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    The women welders of Orcas
    By Colleen Smith • September 7, 2021 1:30 am

    For four days every year, a group of women, covered in protective gear from head to toe, gather to manipulate…

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    English language students inspire new learning strategies for...
    By Colleen Smith • August 24, 2021 1:30 am

    English language learners are a growing and vital component of the American classroom.

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    Editorial
    Find the help you need to support your...
    By Colleen Smith • August 13, 2021 1:30 am

    The school year will start in just a few weeks, and many are concerned about how they will provide for…

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John Evans, former county council member, died on Aug. 2.
    Politics and plants | John Evans leaves behind...
    By Colleen Smith • August 12, 2021 1:30 am

    A passion for property rights led John Evans to serve three terms on the San Juan County Council.

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    Photo courtesy Windermere Real Estate/Orcas Island/Wally Gudgell
An image of the property from 2018.
    Oprah sells her Orcas Island estate for $14...
    By Colleen Smith • July 28, 2021 1:30 am

    Oprah Winfrey has sold her Orcas Island estate for $14 million after purchasing it for $8.275 million three years ago.

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