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Updated flood maps alter insurance requirements for San Juan islanders
When David Sutherlin checked his mortgage statement last summer, he noticed that roughly $2,500 had been added.
Life
Island Carolers spread Christmas cheer for all of San Juan to hear
The holidays can pass in a blink of an eye — and even quicker — a chance to…
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In Memoriam | 2018 Orcas
Each summer, visitors and locals, alike, anticipate viewing Southern resident killer whales. In 2018, the season brought three…
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The case for required volunteering at Friday Harbor High School
Instead of watching movies or playing videos games, 16-year-olds Emmett Carrier and Evan Foley are on their fourth…
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Washington state has higher fentanyl overdoses, ACA registrations; lower workers’ compensation
In Washington, there has been an increase in fentanyl deaths and health exchange registrants, while workers’ comp rates…
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San Juan County approves capital projects through 2024
San Juan County Council has approved projects through 2024, including planning for a new building, housing project, park…
Sports
Friday Harbor boys basketball shoots for gold | Sports preview
High off a chance at last year’s state tournament, the Friday Harbor boys basketball players are returning with…
Life
Friday Harbor Elementary School fundraises for new playground equipment | Update
Friday Harbor Elementary School students, parents and staff are putting in hard work to play.
Sports
Mixed-gender Wolverines cheer squad brings the spirit | Sports preview
With 13 cheerleaders, including two boys, the Friday Harbor High School fall squad has more spirit than ever.
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San Juan County generates more state tax revenue than receives in state funds
County citizens and visitors are financing more services across Washington than the state is funding on the islands.
Life
Fill green bags, feed San Juan islanders, pets, wildlife
What started as preparation for the 2018 Friday Harbor Film Festival has transformed into a community effort to…
Life
San Juan islanders conserve public land through private donations
When Rosa Blair noticed that 33 acres near her San Juan Island home were for sale, she decided…
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Old island medical center cleared out, sold on San Juan
Nearly 45 years after it first opened, the Inter Island Medical Center facility has been emptied and sold.