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Islands glow purple for domestic violence awareness again
For the month of October, SAFE San Juans will once again make the islands glow purple in honor…
Mandi Johnson
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Lewis found guilty of reckless endangerment and malicious mischief
A Lopez Island man who said he attempted to destroy a Black Lives Matter memorial in retaliation for…
News
Forecasted ferry disruptions begin
A week after rumors of a coordinated ‘sickout’ by Washington State Ferries employees, the ferries in the San…
Opinion
Back to school in the era of COVID | Editorial
For some parents, it’s a blessing and for some kids, it’s a curse. I’m talking about the beginning…
Life
Shook Twins perform at San Juan Community Theatre, Sept. 11
As the restrictions from the COVID pandemic slowly lift, the Shook Twins return to the San Juan stage.
News
Ferry service disruption expected over holiday weekend
Whispers of ferry service disruptions turned to a roar on Aug. 31, when Washington State Ferries released a…
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Washington State Ferries’ staffing shortage faces a new foe — vaccine mandates
Washington State Ferries is feeling the pressure this year as COVID spreads through its ranks and a vaccine…
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Regional transportation authorities consider passenger-only ferry options
A passenger-only ferry service from Bellingham to Friday Harbor may soon be a reality. The North Sound Transportation…
Life
‘African Twilight’ now at SJIMA
Over the course of four decades, Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher have traveled to 48 of Africa’s 54…
Opinion
Police reform is necessary but safety nets are needed first
Ever since George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020,…
News
New enforcement laws cause confusion and frustration
Recently enacted laws are limiting law enforcement’s ability to properly respond to emergencies, according to San Juan County…
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Charter Review Commission minority presents its opinion
Not everyone in the San Juan County Charter Review Commission agreed with the recommendations put forth on July…
Opinion
How to help the Southern residents | 100 days in the Salish Sea without J pod
For more than 100 days, J-pod has been missing from the waters of the Salish Sea, according to…