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Vote yes to renew levy | Letter

On Feb. 10, 2026, voters in the San Juan Island School District will be asked to renew the…

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A Washington State Ferry at the Orcas Island dock.

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San Juan Islands brace for decade of ferry uncertainty despite billion-dollar state investment | New boats won’t serve islands; aging vessels and service disruptions are “the new normal,” officials warn

By Darrell Kirk

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End-of-year town hall recap with Council member Jane Fuller: County priorities, challenges and what’s ahead

Submitted by San Juan County.

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‘Free America Walkout’ Jan 20 at the Courthouse

Submitted by Indivisible San Juan Islands

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Seaweed aquaculture explored during ‘Send Kelp’

Submitted by San Juan Island Grange.

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Resolve common Medicare concerns with SHIBA assistance from January through March

Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

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Islanders contribute to Operation Christmas Child | Letter

Our very generous community sent 141 filled shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child for worldwide distribution.

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Abandoned auto; lawless littering; feral feline fuss | SJC sheriff’s log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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Library board meeting Jan. 13

Submitted by the San Juan Island Library

2025 Year In Review

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San Juan County 2025 Year-In-Review: Housing projects, dental clinics, infrastructure updates and more

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Top stories of 2025: Part 2

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

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Special town trash collection dates

Submitted by the Town of Friday Harbor.

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Town Council meeting moved to Jan. 2

Submitted by the Town of Friday Harbor.