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A ferry in the San Juans

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Critics question ferry reservation system developers lack of user testing

By Darrell Kirk

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Gretchen lifts her pectoral fin while feeding in shallow water near the shoreline near Hidden Beach on Whidbey Island on Dec. 22.

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First gray whales, or Sounders, return to Salish Sea as floods impact shorelines

Submitted by the Orca Network.

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Mayor Dexter mediates the mock Town Council meeting.

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Youth lead mock Town Council meeting

Submitted by the Town of Friday Harbor.

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San Juan Island Fire & Rescue seeks volunteers to continue Ben Franklin’s legacy

By Darrell Kirk, Journal contributor

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Gov. Ferguson pledges to restore funding for Abortion Access Project in supplemental budget

Submitted by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Greater Washington and North Idaho.

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SJC sheriff’s log

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

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SJI PREPARE mobilizes support for flooding response

Submitted by San Juan Islands PREPARE

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Victory for affordable housing

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Gov. Ferguson at a press conference.

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Gov. Ferguson amends emergency proclamation, directs $3.5M in support to flood-impacted Washingtonians

Submitted by the Washington Office of the Governor.

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AG Nick Brown secures court order protecting SNAP benefits

Submitted by the Washington State Office of Attorney General Nick Brown.

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Man charged with burglary and malicious mischief

Justin Edward James, 35, of Friday Harbor, was charged with burglary in the first degree, a Class A…

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Misappropriated mail; fence friction | Sheriff’s log

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

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LWV Observer corps notes on County Council meetings

Submitted by the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed participation in government. The Observer…