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Consider donating to the food bank | Editorial

The pandemic’s surge has deepened the demand and complicated efforts to serve those in need.

Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. (Skagit Regional Health/contributed photo)

News

Skagit Regional Health activates surge plan in response to COVID-19

Submitted by Skagit Regional Health

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Letters to the Editor

A THANKSgiving story | Letter

On Wednesday, Nov. 25, my husband (Ed Greub) and I delivered two pecan pies to the Community Dinner.

Covid money stock photo illustration

News

Applications open for new round of state Working Washington business grants

Businesses encouraged to apply by Dec. 11

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Obituaries

Barbara Clary | 1934-2020

Barbara Ann Clary lived life to its fullest until passing away in her home encircled by her family…

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Letters to the Editor

We cannot let Bristol control hospice care | Letter

Bristol Hospice has discovered the soft underbelly of perhaps one of the most community-supported organizations in America: hospice.

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News

COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan update from the Washington State Department of Health

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Health

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News

No increase to OPALCO rates in 2021

Submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative

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Life

Getting to know councilor-elect Cindy Wolf

Now that San Juan County has two brand new county council members, we at the Journal thought it’d…

Mandi's edit of the ecology poster

News

Protecting the Salish Sea: Washington’s plastic bag ban goes into effect Jan. 1

Editor’s note: In the printed version of the article, it was stated that Friday Harbor was not included…

DOH graph as of Nov. 25

News

COVID-19 hospital occupancy is soaring in Washington state

New data provide deeper insight into the impact of COVID-19 patients on hospitals

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Life

Severe Weather Shelter keeps islanders out of the cold

By Heather Spaudling

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Life

Celebrate the Sculpture Park

Submitted by Francie Hansen