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Unvaccinated WSF Employees Fired, Staff Shortage Causing Ferry Delays
More than 100 ferry workers have been let go after failing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
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Tourist accidentally steals car, drives it from Friday Harbor to Roche Harbor
San Juan resident Winnifred Brumsickle suffered from a rare island occurrence — someone stole her car.
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Man who survived Rwanda genocide speaks to islanders
A world without empathy is a dangerous one. Carl Wilkens learned that firsthand when he became the only…
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Town enacts employee vaccine mandate
Friday Harbor employees will need to receive their COVID vaccine or face termination. Resolution 2672 was passed in…
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Fifth annual teacher gift bag project returns
After a long year of teaching remotely, local teachers are getting shown appreciation from the community with the…
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Island Hospital hosts COVID community briefing
With school starting and flu season right around the corner, Island Hospital hosted a community briefing on Sept.…
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Getting a COVID test on San Juan Island
COVID-19 cases have steadily been increasing this summer.
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Some WSF employees threaten ‘sickout’ over busy sailing weekend
On the eve of one of the islands’ busiest weekends, ferry-goers braced for a choppy ride. Prior to…
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Fire department seeks new boat for off-island rescues
A dispute between the San Juan Fire Department and Sam Juan Police Department regarding the public safety vessel,…
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Island Composer Morten Lauridsen performs at San Juan Community Theatre
Waldron Island has inspired an archipelago of world-renowned choral songs. Sitting in his remote Waldron cabin, dubbed Crum’s…
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Blue Heron Canoe Family visits the San Juans
While locals and tourists may be complaining about ferry waits, the Blue Heron Canoe Family is visiting the…
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Painted rocks and awareness | SAFE San Juans at the fair
Hope can appear in the most unexpected places — and that is the message that SAFE San Juans…