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A witch caught in action with their spirit animal.

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Witches take to the sea

Sun and calm waters made for the perfect day for the third annual witchs’ paddle. Approximately 30 dressed…

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Sarah Bernstein looking for quality products.

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Salty at Heart Apothecary

Before opening “Salty at Heart Island Apothecary,” Sarah Bernstein found herself drifting back and forth from the San…

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Stan Reitan and Laura Jo Severson

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Mullis Community Senior Center celebrates new beginnings

Decked out in fall decorations, the Mullis Community Senior Center opened its doors to the public Oct. 19,…

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Ellen Roberts, Karen Palmer and Susan Waters in the Film Festival office

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The Friday Harbor Film Festival: Effecting positive change

The women behind the Friday Harbor Film Festival work tirelessly to pull off what is year after year…

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Friday Harbor man pleads guilty to voyeurism

Editors note: This story has been updated to correct the sentencing agreement.

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Sitting down with the Port candidates

The Journal sat down with the Friday Harbor Port Commission candidates Greg Hertel and Rich Goodhart to ask…

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Sharks marching with the sophmore’s “Under the Sea” float

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Friday Harbor High celebrates Homecoming

Oct. 13 was Homecoming at Friday Harbor High, and the community got into the school spirit cheering the…

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Islanders urged to read and provide input to Draft Destination Management Plan

Islanders are all familiar with the sight of walls of people walking off the ferry and the seemingly…

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Updated: Samish delayed in Friday Harbor due to law enforcement issues

Washington State Ferries sent out an alert Friday, Oct. 13 at 4:42 p.m. that the Samish was stalled…

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Charley Lawrence-Sampson rushes to the ball.

Sports

Wolverines’ girls’ soccer team beat Nooksack Valley 5-2

The Wolverines’ girls’ soccer team scored three goals against Nooksack Valley in the first few moments of the…

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Jon Auer.

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Jon Auer reflects on music, life and the Pacific Northwest

His music has inspired many around the world, been featured in film, and on Oct. 12, Jon Auer…

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Healthy harbor seals in a tide pool along the coast of Washington State. Puget Sound seal populations are considered healthy.

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Avian flu spreads to seals in nearby county

Five harbor seals died just a strait away from San Juan County at Fort Flagler State Park on…

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Elian Bayas gives a power kick.

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Wolverine’s boy’s soccer wins against the LaConner Braves

Linde Community Fields was full of islanders and their dogs, ready to cheer on the Friday Harbor Wolverines…