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Oh the places you’ll go – saying goodbye to Friday Harbor
After almost a year of reporting for the Journal, it saddens me to announce my departure from the…
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Carbon removal startup to work at Friday Harbor labs
Next summer, the Seattle-based startup Banyu Carbon will be testing carbon-extraction technology at the Friday Harbor Marine Labs…
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Island Stage Left celebrates 25 years
Editors note: “Midsummer Night’s Dream” will open July 13 rather than July 11.
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Orcas teens return from 750-mile boat race to Alaska
After almost eight days of sailing, Orcas Island teens Dagney Kruger and Else Ranker finished the Race to…
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New trail opens on Cady Mountain Preservation
On Saturday, June 15, the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank, in partnership with the San Juan Preservation…
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Land Bank hopes to receive grant funding to continue current and new projects
The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank expects to hear back in the coming weeks whether or not…
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Globally recognized guitarist Luca Stricagnoli to perform on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Island
World-renowned guitarist Luca Stricagnoli will be making his way to San Juan Island, Orcas and Lopez this June…
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Expansion of Trans Mountain Pipeline will increase oil tanker traffic by three-fold
San Juan Island residents can expect a large increase in oil tanker traffic in the coming months with…
![Staff photo / Isabel Ashley[ INSERT NAMES] are recognized for their service at the Memorial Day gathering in Friday Harbor.
Staff photo / Isabel Ashley
All five branches of the US military were represented by the following American Legion members who served in said branches (from left to right): Rich Swenson (US Air force), Craig Dorsey (Coast Guard), Mike Gallagher (Marine Corps), Jim Glover (Navy) and Shannon Plummer (Army).](https://www.sanjuanjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2024/06/36469689_web1_MemorialDay-JSJ-250605_1-scaled.jpg?w=225)
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Friday Harbor pays tribute on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, May 27, a large crowd gathered between on Spring Street in front of Memorial Park,…
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Wildfire Ready Neighbors program launches in San Juan County
On May 8, the local launch of Wildfire Ready Neighbors took place at the San Juan Island Fire…
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Park Ranger advises on close encounters with wildlife photographers
As the island begins to settle into spring with longer days and more sunshine, this time of year…
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Orcas Island teens to compete in Race to Alaska
While most high school students will be preparing for their final exams and wrapping up their school year…
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San Juan Island Open to be nationally sponsored
The 4th annual San Juan Island Open will be held on Saturday, April 27 at Roche Harbor disc…