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Attempted piggy bank break-in at Brickworks
Brickworks pig statue, too strong for alleged thief
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Tree damages car after windstorm
Josh Boland, of Friday Harbor, woke on Sunday, Jan. 21, to a knock on his door — not…
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Elusive state capital budget passes, county funds secured
The state legislature approved the allocation of nearly $4 billion for construction projects across Washington on Jan. 18.
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San Juan employers learn how to apply new paid sick leave law
Correction: Originally, this story said that full-time employees can accrue a maximum of 52 hours of paid sick…
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County road may be relocated due to climate change predictions
This is the second article in a two-part series about the effects of climate change on San Juan…
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Public hospital district appoints interim chief, against EMS staff recommendations
The new year has brought changes to San Juan Island Public Hospital District 1.
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Six alleged theft reports at San Juan Island businesses
During the last two months of 2017, six thefts were reported from local businesses. San Juan County Sheriff…
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San Juan Islander receives bionic hand after accident
If you ever need help, Lyle Mann can lend you a hand. In fact, he can take off…
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NOAA says vessel rules are a win for orcas and whale watch boaters
Correction: In a previous version of this article, it stated that in 2017, most commercial fishing boaters told…
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Sea-level rise estimates could affect local real estate
If scientists’ predictions are correct, hundreds of San Juan County’s most coveted waterfront properties may be damaged or…
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San Juan County companies, state officials look to protect net neutrality after repeal
San Juan County, as well as Washington state, may be immune to the recent overhaul of federal regulations…
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Incumbent may remain on hospital district board
If an elected official doesn’t take her oath by Jan. 1, the incumbent commissioner may keep his seat…