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Orcas man charged with molestation and possession of child pornography

Warning: The following story contains graphic sexual details.

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Rachelle Radonski and Jose Domenech officially “break ground.”

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Food bank expansion begins

The Friday Harbor Food Bank celebrated breaking ground to begin its expansion Aug. 12. A crowd of approximately…

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Glenwood Inn finger-pointing continues

After confusion between the San Juan County Council, Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust regarding the recently…

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A feeding Basking shark.

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The mysterious basking shark

Basking sharks feeding with their gaping mouth were once a common sight in the Salish Sea, according to…

Contributed photo by Nikyta Palmisani

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Understanding the complexites of local food through art

Increasing concerns surrounding climate change, food chain supply shortages and other struggles have made locally grown food a…

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Midterm results

Voter turnout for the Aug. 2 midterm elections was low, only 30 percent of registered voters turned in…

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Glenwood shoreline.

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Miscommunications regarding Glenwood Inn property

With natural bluffs, forest land and one-third of a mile of shoreline, islanders are celebrating the conservation of…

Dwight Henline (San Juan County Sheriff’s Office)

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Henline pleads not guilty to arson | Trial slated for November

Dwight C. Henline, a 33-year-old Friday Harbor man, pleaded not guilty to arson on May 26 in the…

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Top: Close-up view of the panels. Bottom: Fair building roof from above.
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Middle: Greg Sawyer and Christine Minney activate the solar grids.

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San Juan County takes a step forward in solar power

San Juan County increased solar power by millions of kilowatts starting Friday, July 22, as the San Juan…

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Opinion

Suicide prevention has become more accessible with 988 | Editorial

Suicide is the second highest cause of death in this county among young people, according to the 988…

Editorial

Opinion

Lessons from a caterpillar | Editorial

A caterpillar doesn’t just spring out of its cocoon a butterfly. As most transformations are, the phase between…

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Ryan Bocca and Mell Pinkston

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U.W and PeaceIsland partnership bolsters San Juan emergency care

PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center broke records for emergency admittance over the July 4th weekend keeping new rural…

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What is Rank Choice Voting

San Juan County is one of the few counties in Washington that could implement Ranked Choice Voting without…