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How fake news led San Juan County Park to be called Butthead Park | The Gerbil

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How fake news led San Juan County Park to be called Butthead Park | The Gerbil

Editor’s note: This article is for the April Fools edition of the Journal and is not real news.…

An islander’s guide to locally proposed taxes and fees

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An islander’s guide to locally proposed taxes and fees

New proposals are popping up around San Juan County, prompting several islanders to ask the Journal staff, “Will…

San Juan County staff look to plan new building to centralize departments

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San Juan County staff look to plan new building to centralize departments

Editor’s note: Updates to this article were made to clearly show that the project has not been finalized.

San Juan Island School District looks to renew levy, in wake of state education tax hike

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San Juan Island School District looks to renew levy, in wake of state education tax hike

San Juan County homeowners are already feeling the squeeze of higher property taxes to fund education at the…

Anacortes man charged with domestic violence assault of Lopez woman

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Anacortes man charged with domestic violence assault of Lopez woman

A 42-year-old man from Anacortes was charged with allegedly breaking into his girlfriend’s home on Lopez Island and…

Trial set for Friday Harbor man charged with harassment, assault of San Juan County deputies | Update

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Trial set for Friday Harbor man charged with harassment, assault of San Juan County deputies | Update

A 30-year-old Friday Harbor man was charged with allegedly threatening to kill at least one civilian and then,…

San Juan County’s best prepare for the worst in emergency training

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San Juan County’s best prepare for the worst in emergency training

An explosion has just destroyed the courthouse in Friday Harbor and it’s your job to keep San Juan…

Development restrictions discussed at town hall on San Juan County affordable housing

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Development restrictions discussed at town hall on San Juan County affordable housing

Three isn’t a crowd for Friday Harbor High School graduate Libby Concord and her husband; it’s the way…

Process delays after the loss of San Juan County Clerk Joan White | Update

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Process delays after the loss of San Juan County Clerk Joan White | Update

Update: Read about the newly appointed county clerk in this article.

San Juan County Council approves code changes that affect new, current vacation rental permits | Update

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San Juan County Council approves code changes that affect new, current vacation rental permits | Update

Oversight on lodging for travelers in residential San Juan County has just become more strict, for both new…

San Juan County Council changes speed limits on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez

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San Juan County Council changes speed limits on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez

Island drivers will either be hitting the brakes or revving up, thanks to San Juan County Council’s changes…

New faces add to new era for Friday Harbor softball | Spring Sports Preview

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New faces add to new era for Friday Harbor softball | Spring Sports Preview

The Friday Harbor fastpitch softball team is on deck for a fresh start in 2018.

San Juan County Hospital District 1 finalizes appointee, talks fire merger

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San Juan County Hospital District 1 finalizes appointee, talks fire merger

Correction: This article previously stated that the fire district serves all of San Juan Island, except for the…