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    Articles by Kelley Balcomb-Bartok
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San Juan Community Home Trust - Sunrise 2 Neighborhood.
    Housing shortage reaches critical mass
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • January 31, 2023 1:30 am

    A home ensures stability, diversity and safety for community members. In San Juan County, affordable homes are becoming increasingly difficult…

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U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen looks out over Zylstra Lake and several Trumpeter Swans during a recent visit to San Juan Island.
    Congressman Larsen visits Zylstra Lake, meets With County,...
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • January 21, 2023 1:30 am

    During a visit to San Juan Island Friday January 20, 2023, Congressman Rick Larson toured Zylstra Lake with staff of…

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    Contributed photo by Denice Kulseth
Denice Kulseth.
    Town Administrator Denise Kulseth shares updates and vision...
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • January 19, 2023 1:30 am

    Denise Kulseth began her role as the new Town Administrator of Friday Harbor on Groundhogs Day, Feb. 2. As the…

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    Kelley Balcomb-Bartok Staff photo
Newly Elected Sheriff Eric Peter is sworn in by Superior Court Judge Kathryn “Katie” Loring during an official ceremony Dec. 30 at the Superior Court courtroom.
    Sitting down with new Sheriff Eric Peter
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • January 9, 2023 1:30 am

    Newly elected Sheriff Eric Peter took the oath of office at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, in front of a…

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    Kelley Balcomb-Bartok Staff photo
Retiring County Auditor Milene Henley (left) celebrates her retirement as Auditor Elect Natasha Warmenhoven (right) officially takes the reins at the Auditor’s office.
    Auditor Milene Henley shares insights with retirement on...
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • January 3, 2023 1:30 am

    After sixteen years of public service as San Juan County’s Auditor, Milene Henley sat down with the Journal to discuss…

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    County Council holds public hearings on budget and...
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • December 5, 2022 1:30 am

    The San Juan County Board of County Commissioners had a very full agenda before them on November 29 during their…

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    Contributed photo by Karl Kruger
Adventurer and outdoor enthusiast Karl Kruger takes to the water aboard his human-powered paddleboard.
    Journey to the edge of the world: Orcas...
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • December 2, 2022 1:30 am

    Orcas Island resident Karl Kruger single-handedly paddled 420 miles of the frigid Northwest Passage this past summer on his customized…

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    Kelley Balcomb-Bartok / Staff photo.
Top finishers of the 2022 Turkey Trot. From left: Third Place finisher, Friday Harbor Resident and FHHS Class of 2017 Alumni Joe Stewart; First Place Finisher, Dietrich Wieland from Portland; and Second Place Finisher Jack Verzuh of Seattle.
    Turkey Trot 2022
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • December 1, 2022 1:30 am

    Islanders and visitors burned some pre-feast calories Thanksgiving day, for a good cause during the 16th annual Turkey Trot.

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    Public hearing is scheduled for Comp Plan
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • November 23, 2022 1:30 am

    Islanders have the chance to voice their opinions about the 2036 Comprehensive Plane during the public hearing scheduled for Tuesday,…

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    Contributed photos Ron Krebs and Eric Peter talk to the Journal
    Q and A with the sheriff candidates
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • October 24, 2022 1:30 am

    The Journal sat down with the candidates for San Juan County Sheriff for a question and answer session. Answers have…

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    Contributed photo by Markus Spiske on Upslash
    Childcare in crisis on San Juan Island
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • September 20, 2022 1:30 am

    Parenting has never been easy, but with today’s economic climate, child care shortages and housing crisis, stresses are piling up.

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    The Friday Harbor Wolverines football team are on the hunt for a fourth title. From left, back row: Coach Shannon Plummer, Kieran Cochran, Nathan Posenjak, Geoffry Volk, Cody Anderson, Victor Velasquez, Tate Geiser, Chris Gustufson, Jaxson Waldron, Max Field, Julio Chavira-Sanabria, Whiley McCutheon, Pierce Kleine, Mason Smith, and Coach Brock Hauck. Front row, from left:  Atreyu Welty, Ronnie Olmos, Jackson Feliz, Ryan Rautenburg, Nick Chambers, Auden Garner, Jackson Martinez, Andy Quiroz, Triston Bremer, and Landon Weidmaier.
    FHHS Football – on the hunt for a...
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • September 13, 2022 1:30 am

    The Friday Harbor High School Wolverines football team are preparing for another great season of football.

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    Contributed photo by Washington Department of Ecology
A Global Dive & Salvage diver prepares to dive down to the Aleutian Isle, resting over 200 feet below the surface.
    Preparing for herculean recovery of Aleutian Isle
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • September 13, 2022 1:30 am

    Nearly a month later, the fuel oil vents of the Aleutian Isle are secured, but the boat remains under 200…

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    • Friday Harbor swimmers make a splash
    • New Auditor Natasha Warmenhoven sets up her goals
    • League of Women Voters Observer Corps notes on school board, county council and port
    • Sheriff’s statement on Tyre Nichols
    • Housing shortage reaches critical mass

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