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US Master Swimmers listen to Coach Kent Slyter

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Five reasons you should join US Masters Swimming at The Rec

By Ken Bennett

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2025 SJICF scholarship recipients.

Life

SJICF scholarship applications now open!

Submitted by The San Juan Island Community Foundation.

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Goast Guard vessel in Griffin Bay.

News

Chief’s Call to Initiation at Griffin Bay

A U.S. Coast Guard ceremony observed by boaters anchored off Griffin Bay on April 10 was part of…

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Letters to the Editor

IOSA is on the ballot April 28 | Letter

For 40 years, this community has made sure someone shows up when something goes wrong on the water.…

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Life

San Juan County’s shoreline protection plan draws sharp criticism from scientists and conservationists

By Darrell Kirk

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Vote no on levy | Letter

When a seemingly innocuous flyer came in the mail promoting yet another levy lid lift (tax increase) I…

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Barbara Bagley Buck.

Obituaries

Barbara Badgley Buck | Passages

November 25, 1931- March 29, 2026

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An open letter to the community on my retirement | Letter

Dear San Juan Islanders, Friends and Neighbors,

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Suzie Lefever.

Life

Suzie Lefever leaves behind a legacy of good health

By Marieke Danniau

Life

Support Island Verse through SJCF Cares campaign

Submitted by Island Verse.

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A view from Ross Dam on the Skagit River.

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Swinomish tribe celebrates Seattle City Council’s approval of historic settlement agreement

Submitted by the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.

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Teresa Smith with her horse.

Life

Joy

By Teresa Smith

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We need code updates. Code updates need the county levy lift

By Chris and Chom Greacen, Lopez Island. Chris currently serves as the chair of the Climate and Sustainability…