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J63 and presumed mother, J40 Suttles

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Newest J Pod calf, the fourth Southern Resid ent killer whale born in the last 12 months

On April 6, the newest J Pod calf, J63, was spotted near Victoria by Center for Whale Research…

Gabey Lucas.

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Comedian Gabey Lucas highlights Pig War’s absurdity

Gabey Lucas, a Seattle-based comedian with a hilarious fascination for the “dumb history” aspects of the Pig War,…

Poster

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Daily passenger-only boats, free emergency water taxis and barge services beginning soon for the San Juan Islands

The county’s pilot program for emergency transportation during ferry disruptions could begin offering services in the San Juan…

Contributed photo by Tim Slattery
Lightning flashes overhead as viewed from Fisherman’s Bay on Lopez.

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Lightning strikes the San Juans

San Juan Island experienced intense thunder and lightning on Wednesday, March 26, bringing eerily beautiful skies and lightning…

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Danny Sherrard celebrates new book and slam poetry

Danny Sherrard, international award-winning poetry performer and co-founder of the Island Verse Literary Collective non-profit, is releasing the…

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Wolverine baseball team work together fluently

Getting-to-know-you activities haven’t been a part of Friday Harbor High School’s baseball’s first week of practices – these…

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Shaylee Hollan and Sean Schultz waiting to see who will spin the wheel

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Spin-the-wheel flash tattoos and Smash Burgers for spring

Friday Harbor’s newest tattoo shop, Rambler Tattoo, located at 777 Mullis St., Suite D, is holding a spring…

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Some of the attendees.

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Protect Our Parks national protest held at American Camp

A group of approximately 50 protestors gathered with signs and upside-down flags at the entrance to American Camp…

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Ray Benson

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Putting the Western in country-western with Asleep at the Wheel

Ten-time Grammy Award-winning band Asleep at the Wheel is bringing Western swing music to the islands this month.…

Contributed photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read

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Armed Coast Guard performs routine ferry ride along

The Maritime Safety and Security Team of the United States Coast Guard was aboard the ferries between the…

Contributed photo by Jake Knapp

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Amazon cuts UPS out of delivery on San Juan Island

In November, Amazon began delivering directly to Friday Harbor residents, cutting locally owned Aeronautical Services that contracts with…

The fair poster after revising it per the fair board’s request.

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SJC Fair receives backlash for AI poster | Artist withdraws work

The San Juan County Fair Board selected the poster contest winner for the 2025 Fair in January and…