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Zylstra Lake Preserve opens for public access

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Zylstra Lake Preserve opens for public access

On National Public Lands Day, Zylstra Lake Preserve officially opens for day-use public access.

Special deliveries: San Juan Island Fire & Rescue joins partner agencies with two baby deliveries

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Special deliveries: San Juan Island Fire & Rescue joins partner agencies with two baby deliveries

This time, it wasn’t the stork who made the middle of the night call to assist two pregnant…

The Salish Seeds Project Fall Native Wildflower Sale

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The Salish Seeds Project Fall Native Wildflower Sale

A once-a-year opportunity to purchase locally grown wildflowers native to San Juan County.

Registered voters do not need to request a mail-in ballot

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Registered voters do not need to request a mail-in ballot

San Juan County voters have been receiving postcards from the U.S. Postal Service encouraging voters to “plan ahead”…

Tulalip Tribes/contributed photo                                 Pilchuck River Dam prior to removal.

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A river reconnected: Removing the Pilchuck River Diversion Dam

NOAA and partners are working to reopen 37 miles of habitat to threatened salmon and steelhead.

Yes, you could get the flu and COVID-19, so get a flu shot

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Yes, you could get the flu and COVID-19, so get a flu shot

Flu season officially starts Oct. 1, but shots are available now. Experts recommend not waiting.

The orca Tahlequah and her new calf, designated J57. (Katie Jones / Center for Whale Research) 20200905

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PWWA cautiously optimistic for new Jpod baby

Lack of critical prey remains a key concern

J35, new mom, with J57 (Dave Ellifrit / Contributed photo Center for Whale Research. Permit #21238.)

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World-famous mourning orca gives birth

Hooray!

Fish For Teeth brings free mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor

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Fish For Teeth brings free mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor

Islanders, unable to afford dental care, can receive it for free thanks to the local nonprofit.

NOAA Fisheries photo                                Steelhead.

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Ecology is accepting comments on draft permits for Cooke Aquaculture

Revisions proposed for Puget Sound net pens

Image: Pixabay

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Island nonprofits expand Head Start access in Friday Harbor

Islands Head Start, SJI Community Foundation, and Skagit Valley College Foundation partner

Chaos at EMS | Letter

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Chaos at EMS | Letter

San Juan County Public Hospital District forced the resignation of Interim EMS Chief Karl Kuetzing

OPALCO is prepared for wildfire prevention – Are you?

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OPALCO is prepared for wildfire prevention – Are you?

Submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative