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    Articles by Mandi Johnson
    Stephanie Claus
    Meet one of the women working to keep...
    By Mandi Johnson • October 28, 2020 1:30 am

    SAFE San Juans Therapist Manager Stephanie Claus says she has the best job in the world.

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    Fourth of July Beach on San Juan Island. (Adam W. Ritchey/contributed photo)
    Council candidates talk environmental concerns
    By Mandi Johnson • October 23, 2020 1:30 am

    Their reasons for running are as diverse as their personal backgrounds. The four candidates vying for two seats on the…

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    Paul Seeber, U.S. Navy/contributed photoAn EA-18G Growler taxis toward the runway at Ault Field, Whidbey Island on March 29, 2019.
    Groups seek to cease Navy encroachment
    By Mandi Johnson • October 7, 2020 1:30 am

    The Navy’s Growlers have been a bane of many Lopezians for nearly a decade.

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    Pacasum sentenced to 54 months in prison
    Pacasum sentenced to 54 months in prison
    By Mandi Johnson • October 3, 2020 1:30 am

    An Orcas teen who pleaded guilty to rape of a child has been sentenced.

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    Celebrating LGBTQ+ history this October | Editorial
    Celebrating LGBTQ+ history this October | Editorial
    By Mandi Johnson • October 1, 2020 1:30 am

    This October is the 26th annual celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month in the United States.

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    Port seeks to expand business opportunities for the community
    Port seeks to expand business opportunities for the...
    By Mandi Johnson • September 24, 2020 1:30 am

    Big changes are coming to the Port of Friday Harbor over the next few years.

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    San Juan County receives more CARES Act funds from the state
    San Juan County receives more CARES Act funds...
    By Mandi Johnson • September 23, 2020 1:30 am

    On Aug. 21, Inslee announced funds were to be awarded from the state’s federal stimulus funding.

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    Public safety announcements | Editorial
    Public safety announcements | Editorial
    By Mandi Johnson • September 19, 2020 1:30 am

    Beware of iPhone pocket-dialing 911 and coronavirus-related fraud

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    Lopez respectfully removes Black lives memorial
    Lopez respectfully removes Black lives memorial
    By Mandi Johnson • September 15, 2020 1:30 am

    After two months and withstanding three vandalizations, the memorial signs on Lopez are gone.

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    San Juan County adopts changes to marijuana ordinance
    San Juan County adopts changes to marijuana ordinance
    By Mandi Johnson • September 9, 2020 1:30 am

    The moratorium on cannabis permitting will lift after being in place for a year and a half.

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    EDC announces two small business grants
    EDC announces two small business grants
    By Mandi Johnson • September 7, 2020 1:30 am

    Two new grants aim to help small businesses in San Juan County survive COVID-19.

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    Washington’s child care crisis
    Washington’s child care crisis
    By Mandi Johnson • September 4, 2020 1:30 am

    Eighty-six percent of San Juan County’s demand for child care is met by nearby supply — the highest percentage in…

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    A conversation with local elected officials
    A conversation with local elected officials
    By Mandi Johnson • August 26, 2020 1:30 am

    Four of the islands’ elected officials held a meeting to discuss the state of the islands.

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