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Contributed by Rae Kozloff. Kozloff posing with his research.

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Longtime labs professor Kozloff leaves plants, knowledge and memories behind, after passing

White blooming currants can be found throughout the islands, dispersed by Eugene Kozloff, and his colleague Richard Norris.…

Rufous hummingbirds return to the San Juans

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Rufous hummingbirds return to the San Juans

A‌‌‌s the Pacific Northwest slowly thaws, currants bloom, beckoning the return of the ‌‌ tiny, feisty, orange-red gem-like…

Track athletes to hit ‘stride’ this season | Spring sports preview

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Track athletes to hit ‘stride’ this season | Spring sports preview

A Wolverine alum himself, Darrin Scheffer began coaching middle school track nearly 20 years ago. When he was…

No surprise ending at film festival’s Oscar Night

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No surprise ending at film festival’s Oscar Night

Friday Harbor glammed up for the Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Oscar Night fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 26. Many…

Watch out for elderly abuse

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Watch out for elderly abuse

According to the National Aging Council, one out of 10 Americans over age 60 will suffer some form…

Forest-inspired art comes to San Juan Island

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Forest-inspired art comes to San Juan Island

In homage to the iconic Pacific Northwest forests, the San Juan Island Art Museum has chosen that ancient…

“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” at SJC Theatre

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“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” at SJC Theatre

Love, mortality and technology are three major themes woven through Sarah Ruhl’s innovative play “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,”…

Staff photo/Heather Spaulding Seventh-grade boys join SAFE San Juans Stand Up Men outside San Juan County courthouse.

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FHMS boys learn to be stand up men

Snow did not scare off the seventh-grade boys’ group to stand with SAFE San Juans Stand Up Men…

Magic: The Gathering club spans ages, skills

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Magic: The Gathering club spans ages, skills

Like kittens, puppies and most other animals, young people often learn life skills through play. The game Magic:…

A look at owls on the San Juan Islands

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A look at owls on the San Juan Islands

They swoop down silently out of the night to grab their prey, often mice, rats or voles, although…

Islanders go to Seattle to join march

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Islanders go to Seattle to join march

Reportedly 170,000 people attended the Women’s March in Seattle, 55 of those were San Juan Islanders who caught…

Public comment opened on petition to protect killer whales from noise

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Public comment opened on petition to protect killer whales from noise

Southern resident orcas took a heavy hit last year, losing seven members, including matriarch J-2, Granny. In November,…

Former Seattle police chief discusses book on police brutality

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Former Seattle police chief discusses book on police brutality

Police brutality has made news across the country, causing public outcry and calling for reform. Norm Stamper, former…