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Multiple cougar sightings on San Juan

Mountain lions have been the talk of the island this week after two unverified sightings were reported near…

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San Juan Island man detained by ICE has been charged wiht sex offenses

Guilherme Silva, a 35-year-old Friday Harbor man detained by ICE on July 11, has been arrested by Homeland…

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Emilio Santiago.

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Mayoral candidate profile: Emilio Santiago

Local archaeologist and cartographer Emilio Santiago is bringing a colorful perspective and vibrant energy to the mayoral election…

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Evan Perrollaz

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Mayoral candidate profile: Evan Perrollaz

Mayor Candidate Evan Perrollaz sees what the issues are in Friday Harbor and plans to use his 30…

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Mayoral candidate profile: Mayor Ray Jackson

Current Friday Harbor Mayor Ray Jackson is proud of the work he has done for the community over…

Fact Check

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Fact check Friday

Fake News Friday is a series from the Journal’s social media accounts where we fact-check island rumors submitted…

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Antonio the Capybara with park ranger friends

Life

The Capybara BARK Ranger

Local celebrity Antonio the Capybara became the island’s newest BARK ranger on June 28 during the Animal Protection…

Pamela Hoke, Photo by Chase Anderson

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Mayoral Candidate Profile: Pamela Hoke

Mayoral Candidate Profile: Pamela Hoke

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Opinion

Fact-Check: Rumor about no fireworks

Fake News Friday is a series from the Journal’s social media accounts where we fact-check island rumors submitted…

Emmett Beadnall, Junior at SSIS, speaks at fundraiser

Life

Spring Street International School Saved

Spring Street International School has raised enough money to open in the fall and is on track to…

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Jacey: owner, creator, performer, curator, gatherer, listener.

Life

Jacey LaManna welcomes the community to The Fold

“Shadow Basket is meant to be home-brewed, DIY, shared, and distributed among friends - like stone soup at…

Editorial

Opinion

Rumors regarding ICE – helping or hurting?

When I first saw a story on Instagram about ICE being on the island, my immediate gut reaction…

Steve and Glinda

Life

Nonprofit provides islander with service dog

Steve Revella doesn’t have to worry about nightmares anymore, now that his new dog Glinda, is around. She…