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Judge Eaton retires from San Juan County Superior Court

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Judge Eaton retires from San Juan County Superior Court

When Judge Donald Eaton moved to San Juan Island, almost 40 years ago, he was just starting to…

Turnbull named state district’s athletic director of the year

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Turnbull named state district’s athletic director of the year

After Rod Turnbull’s father passed away, the high school freshman turned to sports, not knowing, one day, he…

Friday Harbor woman pleads not guilty to child rape in the third degree

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Friday Harbor woman pleads not guilty to child rape in the third degree

A San Juan Island woman pleaded not guilty to child rape with a teenage boy, who she knew…

Equitable internet access for all Americans | Reporter’s Notebook

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Equitable internet access for all Americans | Reporter’s Notebook

Like telephone and power, Americans should have access to the internet without discrimination, no matter where they live.

San Juan County’s broadband option sets state example

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San Juan County’s broadband option sets state example

San Juan County has become a leading example of how to provide high-speed internet access to a wide…

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Fog at the Port of Friday Harbor | Photos

Fog laid over San Juan Island on the morning of Monday, Dec. 11, including the Port of Friday…

Port of Friday Harbor staff honor retiring Commissioner Mike Ahrenius

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Port of Friday Harbor staff honor retiring Commissioner Mike Ahrenius

Retiring Commissioner Mike Ahrenius doesn’t measure his service at the Port of Friday Harbor in years, but the…

Wolverines boys’ basketball earns second season win

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Wolverines boys’ basketball earns second season win

Friday Harbor High School boys’ basketball team beat the Sultan High School Turks, 45 to 33, in their…

San Juan Island woman is charged with child rape

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San Juan Island woman is charged with child rape

Editor’s note: The accused is not named in this article to protect the identity of the victim.

Friday Harbor severe weather shelter secures locations

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Friday Harbor severe weather shelter secures locations

Correction: At press time, the Islands Community Church — at 127 Gilbert Ln. — was also confirmed as…

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Local girls may be allowed to join Cub Scouts

Lifting a century-old tradition could breathe new life into San Juan County’s Cub Scouts.

Locals take U.S. citizenship class at San Juan Island Library

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Locals take U.S. citizenship class at San Juan Island Library

Quenia attends the library’s bi-weekly U.S. citizenship class to someday have the right to vote in America.

Strong winds lead to island power outages

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Strong winds lead to island power outages

After nearly 20 hours without power on Sunday, Nov. 26, it was lights out again for Orcas, Shaw…