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Retiring County Auditor Milene Henley (left) celebrates her retirement as Auditor Elect Natasha Warmenhoven (right) officially takes the reins at the Auditor’s office.

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Auditor Milene Henley shares insights with retirement on horizon

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

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County Council holds public hearings on budget and Comp Plan

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

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Adventurer and outdoor enthusiast Karl Kruger takes to the water aboard his human-powered paddleboard.

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Journey to the edge of the world: Orcas man’s profound experience of discovery

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

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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.

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Turkey Trot 2022

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

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Public hearing is scheduled for Comp Plan

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

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Q and A with the sheriff candidates

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

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Childcare in crisis on San Juan Island

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

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A Global Dive & Salvage diver prepares to dive down to the Aleutian Isle, resting over 200 feet below the surface.

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Preparing for herculean recovery of Aleutian Isle

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

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.

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FHHS Football – on the hunt for a fourth title

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

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When the news hits home | Reporter’s notebook

Covering local news is an important part of being a member of this community, and as reporters we…

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Court orders county to place Charter Review Commission propositions on ballot

Superior Court Judge Christon C. Skinner ordered San Juan County the San Juan County Council, and the San…

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US Coast Guard Cutter Swordfish stands by the scene of the vessel sinking as a Coast Guard helicopter flies overhead.

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Fishing vessels sinks, leaking diesel and threatening sensitive areas

Update Aug. 16 at 10 a.m.

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Charter Review Commission Members Sue County

San Juan County, the San Juan County Council, and Auditor Milene Henley are being sued in Superior Court…