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Salmon on the back of the Plaza exhibit panels

Life

A new era of exhibits at the park

The National Historical Park Service is unveiling a new look complete with fresh engaging exhibits both inside and…

Contributed photo by the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor

Life

Pet of the Week: Esme

Submitted by the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor

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Signs at the courthouse June 21 demanding accountability

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Islanders gather on courthouse steps to ‘demand accountability’

Approximately 25 people, many young teens, stood in front of the courthouse in Friday Harbor at noon on…

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Ben, Noah and Rob Waldron during a Journal run back in the day

Life

Fatherhood: Life, love and labor

Rob Waldron bought his farm on San Juan Island in the early 70s with the express hope farming…

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Local court rule changes address remote appearances

The general community may not spend time thinking about San Juan County Superior Court, however, changes to local…

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Ulises Ayala

Life

Congratulations class of 2022

San Juan islanders gathered in the late afternoon, Saturday, June 11 at the Friday Harbor High School for…

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Mayor Ray Jackson

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Checking in with Mayor Jackson

It has not been an easy first six months for the Town of Friday Harbor’s Mayor Ray Jackson,…

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School employee’s retire

During one of the last regular San Juan Island School District Board meetings, farewells and tributes were given…

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Elexis Fredy and daughters.
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Elexis Fredy and daughters

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Brigg Lake adventure

Eager families, over thirty individuals, gathered Sunday, May 29 at the Brigg Lake trailhead off Roche Harbor Road.…

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From left to right: Allison Moalli and John Moalli with PADs dog, Bendy, Peter Ledochowitsch, Lisa Holt Jennifer Holland, Skip Lutz, Dominique Grandjean, Capucine Gallet, and Katy Barsamian with PADs dog, Ella in the front row

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Researchers and writers visit local canine non-profit

Dogs were wagging their tails with excitement June 2, as the volunteers and staff of PAD’s for Parkinson’s,…

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Mayor Ray Jackson with SJI Pride Foundation members

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Town issues Pride Month proclamation

June was officially recognized as LGBTQ plus Pride Month for the Town of Friday Harbor.

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Canadian man arrested for possessing methamphetamines

Canadian man arrested for possessing methamphetamines in the San Juans

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Time to take COVID seriously | Letter

Given that our beloved community now has the highest COVID-19 transmission rate in the state, it’s time to…