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Austin Galt, Nala Galt, and Celia Roth.

Life

Welcome to the world Nala Galt

Weighing eight pounds and four ounces, Nala Mae Galt was born on Jan. 2 at 10:15 a.m.

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Nathan Posenjak takes the ball down court.

Sports

Wolverines take on LaConner

The Friday Harbor Wolverines took on the LaConner Braves in one of the first home games of the…

Editorial

Opinion

Achieving Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s dream | Editorial

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would have been 94 on Jan. 15. On Monday, Jan. 16 the nation…

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San Juan District Court Judge Carolyn M. Jewett officially returns to the bench following being sworn in by Superior Court Judge Kathryn “Katie” Loring Dec. 30.

News

Newly elected officials sworn in

Three elected officials were sworn-in on Dec. 30, just in time for the new year; District Court Judge…

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“Storm at Sea” by Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso, encaustic.

Life

Local artists showcased during the Artist Registry Exhibit

Over a decade ago, 48 local artists showed their work in what was the first Artist Registry Exhibit.…

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A ferry travels between Clinton and Mukilteo.

News

WSF included in Governor’s proposed 23-25 budget

Gov. Jay Inslee has released his proposed 2023-25 budget that includes funding for ferry staffing, terminal improvements, boat…

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Lori and JR Boyd cut the ceremonial ribbon.

Business

New business helps islanders become junk-free

For anyone, which means everyone, who has junk they would like to dispose of, Move It Now Junk…

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Life

Auditioning for “Shrek the Musical”

Everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, is coming to the San Juan Community Theatre Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May…

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The San Juan islands were briefly transformed into a wintery wonderland, blanketed in snow just days before Christmas.

News

The San Juan Islands transformed into a wintery wonderland

Approximately two feet of snow blanketed the islands Dec. 20, causing many people to slow down and stay…

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Santa (Bruce Martin)

Life

The holidays visit Lime Kiln

Snow and freezing temperatures couldn’t keep islanders away from the Friends of Lime Kiln Lighthouse Society’s Jingle and…

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A barred owl keeps an eye out for intruders.

Life

Keep an eye out for owls

The back of the head is one of owls’ favorite targets. Silently gliding from behind and with one…

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Becki Day and Tracy James.

Business

Chamber recognizes businesses at holiday festival

By Heather Spaulding

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Randy Gaylord shows off the gift presented to him by the Prosecutors Office staff.

Life

Islanders say farewell to Prosecuting Attorney Gaylord

By Heather Spaulding