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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…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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SJ Islanders are off to see the wizard
Theatergoers will be transported to the strange and wonderful world in the “Wizard of Oz” for the upcoming…
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Safe and fun New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve celebrations often center around alcohol, and waking up Jan. 1 with a groan and glass…
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The Journal raffles laptop and subscription at hardware sale
The temperature may have been below 30 degrees, but that did not stop the ladies from lining up…
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Coziness of the soul brought to the stage
This holiday season Island Stage Left brings back the popular “Omnium Gatherum,” a collection of stories, music and…
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Local artists hold exhibition at SJIMA
Adding to the community holiday festivities this month will be the annual Artist Registry exhibition, which celebrates island…
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Electric car shop
People stop and stare as teacher Derek Smith drives through town in the three-wheeled electric car. The vehicle…