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Washington State Ferries summer reservations increase

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Washington State Ferries summer reservations increase

Three years after the introduction of the Washington State Ferries reservation system, bookings have rocketed.

Drivers learn to use new Friday Harbor roundabout | Update

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Drivers learn to use new Friday Harbor roundabout | Update

As of May 9, local drivers have been going around in circles to ensure safer roadways, while others…

Locals advise Washington State Ferries on long-term plan

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Locals advise Washington State Ferries on long-term plan

Washington State Ferries staff are moving full steam into the next 20 years and want their plans and…

San Juan Island mother overcomes addiction for her kids

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San Juan Island mother overcomes addiction for her kids

Island mom shares her story for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13

Celebrate San Juan County history throughout May

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Celebrate San Juan County history throughout May

History is alive in the San Juan Islands throughout the month of May thanks to a county-wide program…

Local aims to rebuild San Juan Island canoe culture

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Local aims to rebuild San Juan Island canoe culture

To Matt Wickey, a crucial element was missing from the San Juans when he moved to Friday Harbor…

Contributed photo/Royal Canadian Mounted Police                                Items seized from the alleged Canadian smuggler.

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Alleged cross-border drug trafficking off San Juan Island | Update

Two men involved in an alleged rash of drug trafficking, over a year ago and off the coast…

Wordy Weekend | Washington state poet laureate visits San Juan Island

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Wordy Weekend | Washington state poet laureate visits San Juan Island

April wasn’t the cruelest month, thanks to an island visit by Washington State Poet Laureate Claudia Castro Luna.

Grand Canyon spring break maintains two decades of popularity at Friday Harbor High School

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Grand Canyon spring break maintains two decades of popularity at Friday Harbor High School

Move over, Cabo. So long, Fort Lauderdale.

Surprise! Friday Harbor teacher awarded $5,000 CenturyLink grant | Update

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Surprise! Friday Harbor teacher awarded $5,000 CenturyLink grant | Update

CenturyLink staff had a surprise for Friday Harbor Elementary School teacher Susan Kareken on April 27 — a…

San Juan Island School District implements hiring freeze after large support for levy renewal | Update

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San Juan Island School District implements hiring freeze after large support for levy renewal | Update

Despite support for the new school levy, the San Juan Island School District Board is implementing a hiring…

Early election results show voters approve San Juan Island School District levy | Update

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Early election results show voters approve San Juan Island School District levy | Update

It looks like San Juan County voters will overwhelmingly renew the property tax levy supporting the San Juan…

San Juan Island teens take ‘crash’ course on reckless driving

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San Juan Island teens take ‘crash’ course on reckless driving

Friday Harbor high school students watch mock car crash demonstration