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Community Accelerator Grant returns in 2026 with $10M in unrestricted funding for Washington arts and cultural nonprofits

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Jennifer Krembs, Town Clerk for the Town of Friday Harbor, receives 2026 WMCA Trailblazer Award.

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Jennifer Krembs honored as Trailblazer Award recipient by Washington Municipal Clerks Association

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Over 40 people from different organizations working to address climate resilience and mitigation gathered at the inaugural Climate Convergence organized by the Madrona Institute.

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San Juan Climate Convergence Strengthens County-Wide Resilience and Partnerships

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Fleeing fugitive; criminal comments | SJC sheriff’s log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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Susan Grout presents ‘Small Town Therapist’s Red Hot Tips’

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Shoreline Master Plan still in draft form

The recent article, “San Juan County’s Shoreline Protection Plan Draws Sharp Criticism from Scientists and Conservationists,” raises legitimate…

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Credit for the Cancer Care Center

Thank you for the lovely article about the cancer center here at Peace Island Medical Center. I just…

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How a free app is uniting San Juan County in the fight against marine debris

On a rocky stretch of private shoreline in the San Juan Islands, a heavy industrial boom had been…

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A map of the new location of the substation.

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Sheriff’s Office moves into new substation on Lopez Island

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Yes for levy lid lift | Letter

As a lifelong Friday Harbor resident and third-generation islander, I have seen many levy asks. I feel compelled…

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Civics trivia

Presented by the League of Women Voters in honor of Earth Day.

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Island Senior | When the power goes out

By Peggy Sue McRae

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LWV’s Observer Corps notes on public meetings

Submitted by the League of Women Voters Observer Corps, a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed participation in government.…