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Port staff, board contemplate buying Jensen Boat Yard

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Port staff, board contemplate buying Jensen Boat Yard

Correction: A previous version of this article stated that Barbara Marrett was a small business owner and manager…

Deputies injured at San Juan County Sheriff’s Office training

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Deputies injured at San Juan County Sheriff’s Office training

Three San Juan County deputies were injured during active shooter trainings in August on San Juan Island.

Connection concerns | Pear Point Road residents question plans for the connector road

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Connection concerns | Pear Point Road residents question plans for the connector road

The construction of the street, known as the “connector road” by islanders, has been discussed, off and on,…

San Juan County settles with alleged assault victim | Update

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San Juan County settles with alleged assault victim | Update

A convicted felon, who claims she was assaulted by the San Juan County Sheriff, was awarded $34,000 in…

San Juan Island School District teachers’ strike ends | Update

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San Juan Island School District teachers’ strike ends | Update

School resumes on Tuesday, Sept. 5

San Juan Island School District teachers strike | Update

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San Juan Island School District teachers strike | Update

Summer break has been extended for San Juan Island School District students.

Solution found after state pulls Orcas Village park and ride funds | Update

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Solution found after state pulls Orcas Village park and ride funds | Update

As soon as Senator Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas, was notified that the state pulled funding for the Orcas park…

La iniciativa de inmigración pasa sin el voto de los ciudadanos | Spanish translation of immigration initiative article

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La iniciativa de inmigración pasa sin el voto de los ciudadanos | Spanish translation of immigration initiative article

Translated by Wendy Vallejos.

Salary negotiations, superintendent evals at SJISD Board meeting

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Salary negotiations, superintendent evals at SJISD Board meeting

The Wednesday, Aug. 23 San Juan Island School District board meeting included more attendees than the normally sparse…

Islander creates mini Hiyu replica

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Islander creates mini Hiyu replica

The Samish ferry may be out of service, but Fred Perez of San Juan Island is bringing the…

Immigration initiative should have gone to general election

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Immigration initiative should have gone to general election

An immigration ordinance was adopted by the San Juan County Council with little citizen opposition on Aug. 15.…

Protest art by island protestor

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Protest art by island protestor

Photography, for San Juan Islander Jenny Rice, is about reality.

Back to school | First-day dates for San Juan, Orcas and Lopez

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Back to school | First-day dates for San Juan, Orcas and Lopez

School’s been out all summer, but not forever. Below are the dates for the first day of school…