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Foster families needed in the islands

Last year on Orcas 10 children were removed from their families by the state but only a handful…

Rylie and Lorne Paulson look down on Dailor

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Dailor Paulson is the first island baby of 2016

The family receives over $600 in local “Baby Booty” as winners of this year’s Journal Baby Derby, and…

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An Orcas foster parent shares her story

Foster care is defined as a person who acts as parent and guardian for a child in place…

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Powerful account of Sept. 11 featured in “110 Stores” at Gubelman Theatre

“110 Stories” captures the grief and resilience of New York City in the wake of Sept. 11 through…

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Fr. Ted Leche celebrates 90th birthday

Ted Leche is celebrating his 90th birthday with a party on Jan. 23, at Saint David’s Church.

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BLM plans meetings on management of human uses and trails in National Monument

The last week of January, the Bureau of Land Management planning team will host a series of public…

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‘Point in Time’ Homeless Count for San Juan County

San Juan County’s 2016 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, Jan. 28.

Smokie at the animal shelter

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Pet of the Week: Smokie

Can someone explain to me why I’ve been here at the animal shelter for over six months?

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Wolverine sports update: Boys and girls basketball, wrestling

Wrestling takes tournament wins, boys and girls basketball one one game, and struggled through but lost a second.

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La Danse De La Mer brings “adult” ballet to San Juan Community Theatre

Lord of the Stark Realm features internationally renowned dancers Danny and Sylvain Boulet of Seattle and is set…

Ai Weiwei's art is coming to San Juan Islands Museum of Art

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Ai Weiwei exhibits come to San Juan Island, echoing dissent and activism

Human rights will be a major focus when the San Juan Islands Museum of Art brings “Ai Weiwei:…

A baby long-eared myotis bat stranded on publisher Colleen Smith Armstrong’s deck last week.

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Building tips to avoid attracting bats

Most homes in San Juan County are still being built without regard for the way they attract bats,…

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Fish for Teeth turns five, dental care and tacos offered this Friday

Fish for Teeth is starting its fifth year of turning premium Alaskan rockfish into healthy teeth for islanders…