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Local resident tests negative for novel coronavirus

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Local resident tests negative for novel coronavirus

Editor’s note: The original version of this article said that the 1 percent mortality rate of this novel…

Local firefighters raise money for cancer research | Editorial

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Local firefighters raise money for cancer research | Editorial

In the last two weeks, firefighters from both San Juan and Orcas have announced their intention to participate…

Pacasum trial postponed until May

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Pacasum trial postponed until May

The trial for 18-year-old David Pacasum of Orcas Island has been continued until May 5. Pacasum was charged…

Youtube video focuses on public records in San Juan County

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Youtube video focuses on public records in San Juan County

A YouTube video posted on Jan. 29 about the San Juan County government has been viewed more than…

Some still seek vacation rental moratorium

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Some still seek vacation rental moratorium

Eight months after making their initial request, some islanders are still asking the county council to place a…

Bailer Hill (pictured) was one of the roads most affected by flooding during the recent storm. (Heather Spaulding/staff photo)

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Flooding results in county road closures

(Editor’s note: A previous version of this story stated that Killebrew Lake Road was expected to be reopened…

Gov. Inslee comments on monument plan

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Gov. Inslee comments on monument plan

Inconsistencies in the Bureau of Land Management’s plan for the San Juan Islands National Monument did not go…

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Land bank neighbor brings lawsuit over public access to shared property

A Henry Island couple has brought a lawsuit against the San Juan County Land Bank regarding public access…

Measure to fund emergency radio upgrade on ballot

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Measure to fund emergency radio upgrade on ballot

Voters have the chance to approve a sales tax increase to improve emergency radio communications in San Juan…

Vote yes on both special election measures

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Vote yes on both special election measures

San Juan Island residents have been able to vote since Friday on two local measures in the first…

Pacasum trial postponed

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Pacasum trial postponed

After requesting and being granted $1,500 by the court to fund an expert witness, the trial for David…

Extreme risk protection order filed against San Juan woman

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Extreme risk protection order filed against San Juan woman

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has requested an extreme risk protection order against Rachel Henslee of Friday…

Art show to benefit Australian animals

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Art show to benefit Australian animals

More than 7,000 miles away from the wintery wonderland that is the San Juan Islands, Australia is burning.…