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While people typically think of May 1 as May Day, ushering in Spring and perhaps dancing around a…

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In case of disaster – be prepared, but don’t panic

An accumulation of recent events; threats of loss of resources for many, tariffs threatening to make high costs…

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Life

Freaky Friday’ brings good music and laughs

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the San Juan Community Theatre’s spring performance, opening May 9, focuses on…

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One of the hundreds of protesters April 5.

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Islanders packed the courthouse lawn to say ‘Hands Off’

Islanders were fired up April 5 at the Hands Off protest. Well over 500, some estimates as high…

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Turn Point Lighthouse Stuart Island is part of the San Juan Islands National Monument.

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Advisory committee disbanded

As the San Juan Islands National Monument, encompassing approximately 1,000 acres throughout the achipelago, celebrates its 12th birthday,…

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Tina Whitman

Business

Friends science director has spotlighted forage fish for over two decades

For over two decades, Tina Whitman has been conducting forage fish spawning survey work with Friends of the…

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Carla Higginson amongst the law books.

Business

Higginson – Assisting islanders through the legal system for decades

The islands hold a special place in Carla Higginson’s heart. She grew up between the Seattle area and…

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Musical Notes Over the Harbor

Life

Musical Notes Over the Harbor returns with more composers and chamber music styles

Musical Notes Over the Harbor returns for its 13th annual performance April 5, at the San Juan Community…

Business

Dorena’s Housekeeping serves big and small homes

Dorena’s Housekeeping has been taking care of island houses for 20-plus years. She began humbly with a used…

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Left to right: Coach Jack, Finn Graham, Cyrus Rollins, Nick Chambers, Sam Herda, Akira Tokunaga, Randy Rebhan, Morgan Douglass, Andrew Rezabek, Lily Taylor, PJ Nixon, Jack Hess, Dylan Lawson, Coach Gordy.

Sports

New clubhouse and high hopes for Wolverine golf team

The FHHS Wolverines Golf team is full of returning faces, plus a few new ones this year, and…

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Attendees of the Indivisible protest.

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Islanders become Indivisible

Never afraid to speak their mind, over 100 islanders stood in front of the courthouse at noon, Tuesday,…

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Helping farmers feed the community with Fresh Bucks

A wide cross section of islanders, from seniors to working families and children, even farmers themselves, are having…

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“Diptych” by NIki Keenan

Life

Light, art and survival in SJIMA’s spring exhibits

Opening March 7 and running through June 2, the San Juan Island Museum of art ushers in its…