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Burglar steals money from The Little Store

A San Juan Island deputy responded to a reported burglary at The Little Store on Nov. 11.

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Life

How to Start a Winter Garden

Even with a lack of sunshine during this time of year, a backyard garden is not just for…

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(from left to right) Skagit Valley College Foundation Director of Development Pam Davis, SVC Vice President of Advancement Anne Clark, SVC Foundation Executive Director Brad Tuininga, San Juan Head Start Center Manager Sarah Werling, SVC Executive Director of San Juan Center Randy Martin, and SVC Director of Residence Life Griffin Uchida.

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All Head Start modulars have arrived; construction completion date remains unknown

The new Head Start building at Friday Harbor Elementary School is inching closer to completion, although San Juan…

Mullis Senior Center

Life

Mullis Center ‘Zoom-bombed’ with illicit material while streaming election results

It’s been a year of disruption at the Mullis Community Senior Center, and its recent election was no…

Photo courtesy of Cynthia Brast
Leafcutter Bee Megachile.

Life

How to Support Pollinators Through the Winter

After blustery storms displace sprinkles of red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves, one may be tempted to rake…

Photo by Claire Kiersky

Life

Here they go again- Mamma Mia comes to San Juan Community Theatre after three years of no musical productions

The San Juan Island Community Theatre is putting on its first big indoor show since 2019. “Mamma Mia!”…

News

Those elected in the 2021 race weigh in on their plans for the term

San Juan County voters cast their ballots in a number of races and measures in the Nov. 2…

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Above: Arna Robins.

Business

Eventide Health welcomes new nurse practitioner

Arna Robins of Dallas, Oregon, has decided to call the San Juan Islands home after securing a position…

Photo courtesy of Nadine Varsovia.
Volleyball’s “pink out” night to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Sports

Girls Soccer Scores Two Wins; Volleyball Suffers Two Losses

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WSF off to a rocky week following firings

Washington State Ferries is still sorting out the aftermath of the recent firings of 121 unvaccinated employees.

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Numerous ferries test for high levels of legionella in the water

After rounds of testing, numerous ferries have come back positive for high levels of legionella in the water.

Photo courtesy of the Canadian Coast Guard.

News

Container Ship Catches Fire off Coast of Victoria; 109 Containers Still to Be Recovered

Some may have smelled the aftermath on the West side of San Juan Island as a Canadian container…

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<em>Local Friday Harbor high schoolers volunteer their time on a Saturday handing out gift bags. </em>

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A Display of Appreciation for the San Juan Island School District Staff

Despite the cold weather, volunteers gathered Saturday, Oct. 9 to warmly greet San Juan Island School District staff…