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‘Queen of the Northern Fleet’ bids adieu, legacy lingers
Sunday, July 29, marked the final sailing of the oldest boat in Washington State Ferries’ fleet, and state…
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Stars shine at SJCT silver anniversary
San Juan Community Theatre marks 25 years with tribute to founders as well as encore performances. The July…
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Center for Whale research director featured in ‘gripping’ expose about navy sonar
Seven years in the making, "War of the Whales," a 420-page expose of the U.S. military's often secretive…
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San Juan man cited for dumping tires on shoreline of westside preserve; penalties compound
A 33-year-old San Juan Island man, accused of dumping a mass of auto tires on the shoreline of…
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Each one on a course all their own
Road less traveled leads to degree for five Skagit Valley College graduates. Though small in number the graduating…
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Demolition marks debut of new twist on pollution prevention program
By all accounts, a new twist to a long-standing state pollution prevention program got off to a smashing…
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San Juan County puts deep freeze on ICE ‘holds’
San Juan County Sheriff’s Department ended its long-standing policy of honoring a request by U.S. Immigration and Customs…
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On your mark, get set, solstice!
For the hard-core athletic enthusiast, this year's solstice marks a turning point, as the annual San Juan Island…
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Bound for adventure beyond; Spring Street Class of 2014
Peppered with smiles and applause, the soon-to-be graduates were greeted by a warm welcome from family, friends and…
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Friday Harbor Class 2014: ‘…with the help of friends and a little magic’
From the opening “Welcome” address by ASB President Erin McCauley, to concluding speeches by class co-valedictorians Emily Guard…
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Sheriff’s new public safety boat in port, ready for duty
Funded by a $600,000-plus federal grant and built by Burlington-based Munson Boats, the Sentinel and its arrival in…
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Death toll mounts at water’s edge for harbor porpoises
A spike in strandings of harbor porpoise has biologists unsettled. A total of eight harbor porpoise carcasses were…
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Plans for ‘community’ dock surface at former Mar Vista Resort
As proposed, the dock would measure 271-feet (10 yards shy of the length of football field) accommodate up…