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LWV Observer Corp notes on public meetings

Submitted by the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed participation in government. The Observer…

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Soroptimist awards available

Submitted by Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor.

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Critics question ferry reservation system developers lack of user testing

By Darrell Kirk

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Gretchen lifts her pectoral fin while feeding in shallow water near the shoreline near Hidden Beach on Whidbey Island on Dec. 22.

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First gray whales, or Sounders, return to Salish Sea as floods impact shorelines

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County hosts community meeting on Shaw Island: Future of Public Works road maintenance

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Salish Sea Early Music Festival tentative 2026 schedule

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Wolverines’ sports roundup

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Levy clarification | Letter

In mid-January 2026, mail-in ballots are scheduled to be sent to all voting residents of San Juan Island,…

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Top stories of 2025: Part 1

By Colleen Smith Summers, Heather Spaulding, Kristina Stucki and Darrell Kirk

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Mayor Dexter mediates the mock Town Council meeting.

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Youth lead mock Town Council meeting

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San Juan Island Fire & Rescue seeks volunteers to continue Ben Franklin’s legacy

By Darrell Kirk, Journal contributor

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Gov. Ferguson pledges to restore funding for Abortion Access Project in supplemental budget

Submitted by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Greater Washington and North Idaho.