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Sharing islander opinions about world topics

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Sharing islander opinions about world topics

A nationally renowned program is coming to the San Juan Island Library for those interested in discussing national…

Blackie | Pet of the Week

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Blackie | Pet of the Week

“Do you dream of a Dracula cat gracing your sofa? Perhaps even snuggling up with a very handsome…

Snow in the San Juans | Editorial

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Snow in the San Juans | Editorial

Snow struck suddenly Sunday, Jan. 12 — or so it seemed. Though warned by the weather forecast that…

Contributed photo                                Reps. Debra Lekanoff and Alex Ramel.

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Alex Ramel replaces Jeff Morris as 40th District representative

Following Rep. Jeff Morris’ November 2019 resignation from his position in Washington’s 40th District, Alex Ramel of Bellingham…

Sucia body is John Doe

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Sucia body is John Doe

The person whose body washed ashore on Sucia Island last month is still unknown after a dental search…

Walter Siegmund, CC BY 2.5/contributed photo                                The Anacortes Marathon oil refinery.

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Environmentalists stop Anacortes xylene proposal

Xylene will not be produced and transported through local waters thanks to a deal between the Anacortes Oil…

Seniors bring lawsuit against senior center nonprofit

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Seniors bring lawsuit against senior center nonprofit

Four members of the Senior Services Council of San Juan County brought a lawsuit against fellow members of…

Good news from around the world in 2019 | Editorial

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Good news from around the world in 2019 | Editorial

As 2019 comes to its end, the Journal of the San Juans is sharing a recap of the…

Top stories of 2019 | Part I

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Top stories of 2019 | Part I

At the end of the year, the Journal of the San Juans takes a look at the biggest…

State supreme court overturns public records decision

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State supreme court overturns public records decision

The Supreme Court of the State of Washington has overturned part of a 2018 Skagit County Superior Court…

Inter Island Healthcare Foundation’s senior survey results

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Inter Island Healthcare Foundation’s senior survey results

San Juan County’s seniors say services are lacking throughout the islands. The results of a survey of San…

The Chelan returned to service the international route in early December (WSF Twitter/contributed photo)

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Ferries holds first-ever digital meetings

The 30-minute advance arrival rule isn’t going anywhere, there isn’t enough money to fix the Elwha and islanders…

Shoreline Master Program review progresses

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Shoreline Master Program review progresses

With an $84,000 grant secured from the Washington Department of Ecology, the San Juan County Department of Community…