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Jumper cable malfunction cuts power to four islands for three hours

A jumper cable malfunctioned at a BPA substation on Lopez Island on Monday, knocking out power for more…

Shirley Suttles (Lesley Conger)

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Shirley Suttles (Lesley Conger) | Passages

Shirley Suttles passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 26. She was 88. Shirley Janet Smith was born March…

Join San Juan Island National Historical Park staff and volunteers for the annual old-fashioned Holiday Social

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Old-fashioned Holiday Social Dec. 4 in English Camp barracks

Join San Juan Island National Historical Park staff and volunteers for the annual old-fashioned Holiday Social, tree-trimming and…

Daniel Mayes and Joy Van Camp perform in ‘Christmas Memories

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Island Stage Left’s ‘Christmas Memories’: Enjoy tales from around the fire at Roche Harbor

The festive season is one of traditions, whether it be food, family gatherings or the chance to give…

The move of the Adam Brown House — now Historical Structure 10 — from the corner of West and First streets to American Camp thrilled onlookers. The move took place Dec. 2.

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Move of historic officers quarters draws a crowd, thrills onlookers

The move of the former Adam Brown House — now San Juan Island National Park's Historic Structure 10…

Top photo: The Nichols Bros. truck eases forward

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‘It will continue to live’: Mid-1800s officers quarters returns to American Camp

The truck eased forward, and the Adam Brown House was removed from the corner of West and First…

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Friday Harbor Town Council discusses tourism program funding, possible franchise rules

The Friday Harbor Town Council will vote Dec. 2, noon, on lodging tax funding for the San Juan…

The Brown House

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Brown House begins journey from Friday Harbor to American Camp Dec. 2

The Brown House, believed to be the oldest building on San Juan Island and one of the oldest…

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‘People want to get back to life’: Black Friday not so bleak this year

Thanksgiving may have brought an unseasonable amount of snow, but shoppers still came out for Black Friday. Several…

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Shopping locally makes a difference | Editorial

Life on our islands was once described by a local writer as similar to living on a ship…

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

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Sea Shepherd unleashes Godzilla in battle against Japanese whalers

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, the San Juan Island-based organization that has long been on the front lines in…

Danny Stough lives off the grid on San Juan Island. He carves Northwest Coast Native canoe paddles from cedar he culls.

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From the heart of the tree and the artist: Danny Stough’s artwork ‘could be healing for someone’

An artist would be hard pressed to find a creative place that is closer to nature than Danny…

Jamie Stephens

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It’s official: Stephens prevails in recount in Lopez/Shaw County Council race

It’s official. Jamie Stephens prevailed in a recount Monday, winning election to the San Juan County Council from…