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A look at the San Juan Island EMS budget | Update
San Juan Island Emergency Medical Services staff say finances will break even in 2018. According to staff, EMS…
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San Juan County proposes to increase stormwater fee
Cleaning the precipitation, which drains into water sources that are accessible to humans, marine animals and wildlife, comes…
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Two commissioners appointed to San Juan County Public Hospital District 1 | Update
Replacements for two recently resigned commissioners have been appointed to the San Juan County Public Hospital District 1…
Sports
Friday Harbor boys and girls basketball head to playoffs
This season, the Friday Harbor varsity basketball teams taught others to “beware the paw.”
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3.1-magnitude earthquake hits San Juan Islands
The United States Geological Survey website reports that a 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck near the San Juan Islands at…
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Potential buyers look at two, empty Spring Street buildings
Two well-known properties, which are for sale on Spring Street in Friday Harbor, could be sold together.
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Kelsey O’Day trial rescheduled | Update
The trial for Kelsey Lee O’Day, 27, of Friday Harbor, has been rescheduled for Monday, July 9 in…
Life
Lincoln commercial features Matthew McConaughey on San Juan Islands barge
The commercial that locals have been waiting for is finally on the small screen. It’s a new Lincoln…
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San Juan County addiction recovery house may be funded
The struggles to stop addiction can be heightened on the rural islands of San Juan County.
Life
A ferry tale ending | The Hyak may be decommissioned in 2018
After roughly half a century of service, one of Washington State Ferries’ oldest vessels may set sail for…
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Study explains what draws visitors to San Juan Islands
The results of one San Juan County visitor survey are in and it’s the islands’ isolation that draws…
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OPALCO celebrates power cable replacement
Correction: Previously, this article incorrectly stated that the Japanese company that manufactured the cable is the Sumitomo Corporation.…
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More changes for San Juan Island Public Hospital District 1 | Update
Two commissioners resign and the outgoing EMS chief rescinds his resignation