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Shoplifter wields knife, spat prompts couple’s arrest, three is a crowd: San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

July 5: Several hard blows to the head from a flashlight prompted an intruder to flee from a…

Johannes Krieger accepts the Stewardship Network’s 2013 “Finee’” Award from Marta Branch

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FH rain garden advocate earns annual stewardship award

The San Juan Islands Stewardship Network presented Krieger, owner of Crystal Seas Kayaking and a member of the…

Karen Tarter

Obituaries

Karen Tarter

Karen Louise Pearson Tarter Jan. 21, 1966 — July 15, 2013 Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and…

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SJ hospital district commission to meet Monday

The San Juan County Hospital District No. 1 board of commissioners will meet in "special" session, Monday, July…

Susan Matthews

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Matthews takes the reins at Community Foundation

As executive director, she will take a leadership role in all aspects of the foundation operations and, together…

County Council Clerk Ingrid Gabriel

Opinion

Insider’s view: Council Clerk’s Corner, ‘C3’ | Guest Column

The San Juan County Council hopes to improve the flow of information by posting a regular update, which…

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Two arrested following alleged home invasion by masked men

The two men, a 26-year-old and 23-year-old, were wearing masks when they forced their way into a Friday…

Letters to the Editor

Columnist hits a homer in ‘heroes’ | Letters

I thank God for the heroes among us and for the power of good they represent.

A view of Turtleback Mountain from Orcas Island's Crow Valley.

Life

Big Trees, Old Trees: What makes an Old Growth Forest?

The forests of Turtleback Mountain have a story to tell. Join forester and restoration ecologist Carson Sprenger for…

The fireboat Confidence sprays a stream of water on an 85-foot yacht fully engulfed in flames at Roche Harbor Resort at about 12:30 p.m.

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Luxury yacht engulfed by flames at Roche Harbor Resort: update from IOSA

A billowing cloud of black smoke could be seen rising over the resort and above the north end…

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Tribal canoe journey to skip stop-over in the San Juans

According to Stephanie Buffum, executive director of Friends of the San Juans, the decision was made over the…

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James Settles | Passages

James was passionate about playing the drums and motorcycling, and he was young at heart.

David Waldron

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Waldron earns American Legion leadership award

Friday Harbor architect David Waldron was honored July 4 for his long, dedicated service on behalf of Boy…