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Alpacas at Island Haven Animal Sanctuary

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San Juan Islands are getting a new animal care non-profit

However, before we can provide a home for these special animals, we have to find a forever home…

Guthrie Burnett-Tison

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Welcome home graduate!

Welcome home to Guthrie Burnett-Tison, who is arriving home to Friday Harbor after a 10-1/2 month period studying…

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Olympia budget block impacts school district

At this point, the district cannot move forward with efforts to retain key educators. In turn, this alters…

Business

Town of Friday Harbor seeks grant proposals for use of lodging tax funds to promote tourism

Preference will be given to those activities that encourage tourists to visit during the spring and fall shoulder…

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Farris family deserves answers and justice | Guest Column

Those who are responsible for the young man’s death must be held accountable, whether that means losing their…

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for documentary film | Letters

A huge thank you to Ross Dixon with Raincoast Conservation Foundation for bringing the documentary film “Directly Affected”…

Patos Island

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Hike, restore and explore Patos Island

Patos is full of interesting geology, beautiful beaches, opportunities for native plant and wildlife viewing along with a…

Cartoonist's view on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San Juan Islands and on SanJuanJournal.com as well.

Opinion

Journal political cartoon, June 24 edition | Opinion

Cartoonist's view on local news and events are published weekly in the Journal of the San Juan Islands…

Clayton's Grilled Buffalo Chicken

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On the Grill: A Saturday feast

These recipes offer up smokey grilled chicken with a light white lemon sauce, and savory potatoes with the…

Sheriff's Log

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San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

San Juan County Sheriff's Department reported responding to these calls.

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Sakstrup charged with assaulting officer

Friday Harbor resident, Knud Kristian Kaj Sakstrup, Jr., has been charged with assault against a law enforcement officer…

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Zybas awarded for leadership and service during Oso landslide

The leadership and service work on the state Route 530 landslide earned Snohomish County Public Works Solid Waste…

The current flag was first raised in 1960 after Hawaii joined the U.S.

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The History of Old Glory: Iterations of the flag from 1700s to present

It was 1777 when the Continental Congress adopted the official stars and stripes of America, signing the official…