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Pride flags stolen from residences around Lopez Island

Only a broken wooden pole remained where a rainbow flag once blew in the wind — and its…

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Landlord facing charges had previous complaints against him

A Friday Harbor landlord recently charged with voyeurism and residential burglary was in small claims court with a…

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Minding your mental health in May | Editorial

There is no denying that for most people around the world 2020 was a very difficult year to…

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Islanders gathered on May 11 at Madrona Point.

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Red Road to DC: Lummi totem pole visits the San Juans

A Lummi totem pole specially carved for the Biden administration made its way through the islands, stopping at…

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Friday Harbor landlord charged with burglary and voyeurism

The San Juan County Sheriff’s office is seeking information from former tenants of Ryan H. Bennett, 44, of…

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Larsen and Stephens hold a town hall

On May 8, San Juan County Council Chair Jamie Stephens and the county’s Congressional Rep. Rick Larsen, held…

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Island Rec levy and fire annexation successful

On April 27, San Juan Island voters approved both the Island Rec levy renewal and the annexation of…

Photo of featured artist Becky Kilpatrick, courtesy of Paula West.

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San Juan’s Artist Studio Tour returns

Following a year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 29th annual self-guided San Juan Island Artist Studio…

Cover artwork for "A Nation of Immigrants" courtesy of author Dr. Susan F. Martin.

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League of Women’s Voters of San Juans meeting highlights ‘A Nation of Immigrants’

Immigration has long been a hot topic, especially in the United States.

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Fire district annexation returns to ballot

Residents of Friday Harbor and those living within the boundaries of San Juan County Fire District No. 3…

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Earth Day “edit”-orial

Alexander Pope famously wrote, “To err is human,” and as a newspaper, any of the errors we make…

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Celebrating Mother Earth | Editorial

Editor’s note: A previous version of this article had incorrect information regarding the Great Islands Cleanup. The editorial…

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San Juan County is best in state for small business; and an economic update

San Juan County earned the honors of best county in Washington state for small business owners in 2020,…