News
New Compass Health program serves Medicaid-eligible youth on island
A program aimed to help low-income youth with behavioral health needs in their own homes, as opposed to…
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Government officials try voluntary vessel-free zone before federal mandate
Instead of federally banning boats on the west side of San Juan Island to protect orcas, state officials…
News
3.2-magnitude earthquake hits near San Juan Islands
The U.S. Geological Survey website reports that a 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck near the San Juan Islands at…
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No rezone or potential hotel on former Life Care Center property in Friday Harbor
The Town of Friday Harbor Council has squashed potential plans for the island’s former skilled nursing facility to…
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Inter Island Medical Center purchase offer withdrawn | Update
It’s back to square one on the sale of the Inter Island Medical Center property on Spring Street.
Life
Spring Street students learn canoes during annual trip
Fifth and sixth graders from Spring Street International School floated their way to the end of the school…
News
San Juan Island School Board swears in new member and interim superintendent | Update
On Wednesday, June 13, the San Juan Island School Board swore in a new member and the district’s…
Sports
Wolverines receive awards for spring sports
Friday Harbor High School athletes have wrapped up the spring sports season, but the wins keep coming.
News
Voters will decide on real estate excise tax for affordable housing this November
Purchasers and sellers of county real estate may pay more to help others live in the San Juan…
Life
Smooth Sailings | How to ride the Washington State Ferries
Editor’s note: This is an updated article that was originally printed in Springtide, the Journal’s annual travel guide…
Sports
Friday Harbor track competes at state, finishes strong season
The Friday Harbor High School track team has finished their season strong.
News
Grellet-Tinner seeks to file citizen charges against former county detective
Two November election candidates take part in questioning county staff’s hire of former detective
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San Juan County November election takes shape after candidate filing period closes | Update
This November’s election will include contested races for three local offices.