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Commercial and recreational boaters asked to“Take The Pledge” to protect pregnant orcas

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Commercial and recreational boaters asked to“Take The Pledge” to protect pregnant orcas

Whale-watch companies asked to stop disturbing critically endangered orcas

Round Towner now IslandRides

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Round Towner now IslandRides

The response to the survey from San Juan Islands Shuttle Service is clear.

Washington ranked No. 1 state to work

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Washington ranked No. 1 state to work

Oxfam America study ranks Washington best state

Upcoming free days at Washington State Parks

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Upcoming free days at Washington State Parks

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will be offering two free days this month.

Mussels are farmed on ropes suspended in the water. Mussels anchor themselves to the rope and other substrates by producing a network of fibers known as byssal threads. Photo taken at Penn Cove Shellfish LLC in Coupeville, Washington. (M. Stone, UW Media/contributed photo)

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The energetic cost of mussel byssal thread attachment

Specialized biological structures are key for organisms’ survival.

Noxious weed disposal fund ends early

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Noxious weed disposal fund ends early

San Juan County has provided funding over the last several years for noxious weed disposal.

President’s hurtful comments | Letter

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President’s hurtful comments | Letter

I’m a Gold Star sister and when the President of the U.S.A. called those killed in action losers…

Lopez Island Grange recommended for state preservation grant, ranks highly

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Lopez Island Grange recommended for state preservation grant, ranks highly

The Lopez Island Grange was selected to be recommended for grant funding.

Order lifts limits on lodging, camping and playgrounds

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Order lifts limits on lodging, camping and playgrounds

Operating at 100 percent capacity is allowed immediately.

Order lifts limits on lodging, camping and playgrounds

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Order lifts limits on lodging, camping and playgrounds

Operating at 100 percent capacity is allowed immediately.

State Parks prohibits campfires statewide

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State Parks prohibits campfires statewide

Ban will be in effect at least through Sept. 15

Western Washington affected by wildfire smoke

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Western Washington affected by wildfire smoke

Due to easterly winds, smoke from fires in Eastern Washington is currently settling over the region.

Margaret Savage | 1936-2020

Obituaries

Margaret Savage | 1936-2020

Margaret Ann Savage was the adopted daughter of Anthony Savage Sr. and Florence Barr Hopkins.