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San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou

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Local law enforcement officials receive state traffic safety awards

Sheriff Rob Nou and deputy prosecutor Kim McClay were recognized by the state Traffic Safety Commission for arranging…

With the county and town unsettled over use of the solid waste facility on Sutton Road

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Will Cimarron be the savior of San Juan self-haul?

"We're interested in being part of the solution in the San Juans, but we can't commit to anything…

Lynette Guard

Obituaries

Lynette Guard

Lynette King Guard Dec. 28, 1922 — April 21, 2012 Lynette King Guard (Nammie), 89, passed away peacefully…

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Orca Relief hosts Emmy-nominated investigative film: “Orcas: Are We Loving Them to Death?”

The film will be presented by Pam Pearson, vice president and general manager of KCPQ Television. Premium tickets…

San Juan County Councilwoman Lovel Pratt

Opinion

Reflections on the 2nd Anniversary of the Gulf Oil Spill | Guest Column

An update to the Washington state's oil spill regulations is timely, as Canada will be increasing their oil…

This week's edition of the Journal features a preview of the 2nd Annual Great Island Cleanup (read about it in accompanying article

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Don’t miss the Great Island Cleanup, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More than 200 islanders lent a helping hand in last year's Great Island Cleanup, and together they cleared…

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Sheriff offers advice following flurry of obscene phone calls

The caller, a male, addresses female victims by name, and victim’s caller ID indicates that the calls are…

Juno award-winning Canadian folk trio

Life

Canadian trio takes ‘folk music’ world by storm—next up, Friday Harbor

The Good Lovelies self-titled full-length album release in 2009 not only won the group recognition as “New Emerging…

San Juan Island's 'Rabbit Tales'

Life

What’s up Doc? San Juan ‘Rabbits Tales’, Sunday, 3-5 p.m. at the Grange

Before killer whales stole the show, a different creature put San Juan Island on the map... rabbits. That's…

Look for notices attached to donation jars such as these

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Tragedy strikes close to home; relief fund set up for family of Suzy Juul

the son and granddaughter of Suzy Juul, owner of San Juan Taxi, were among six people killed by…

San Juan Singers' spring concert features a tribute to 'That Ol' Devil Moon'; performances

Life

Bewitched by ‘That Ol’ Devil Moon’; SJ Singers spring concert

Directed by Angel Michaels, the community chorus tackles “That Ol’ Devil Moon,” a tapestry of moon enchantments that…

Eagle eye: a bald eagle keeps sharp watch near the intersection of Cattle Point and Golf Course roads

Life

King of the road | Photos

It seems that even a bald eagle can have a "bad hair" day. But perhaps that's by design.

San Juan EMTs remove a girl playing the role of a victim in a deadly DUI crash from the Friday Harbor High School football field during Tuesday's the island's third staging of 'Every 15 Minutes' program.

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Raw truth unfolds in ‘Every 15 Minutes’ simulated deadly DUI crash

A nationally recognized program designed to increase awareness and action to reduce alcohol and drug-related injuries and death,…