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School Board meeting April 15

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Interim Chief TJ Bishop and Superintendent Nathan Butler.

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San Juan Island EMS chief transition

Submitted by San Juan County Hospital District No. 1.

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San Juan County launches new program to support islanders in recovery

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Goast Guard vessel in Griffin Bay.

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Chief’s Call to Initiation at Griffin Bay

A U.S. Coast Guard ceremony observed by boaters anchored off Griffin Bay on April 10 was part of…

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Join the Great Island Clean Up April 18.

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Spring 2026 Great Islands Clean-Up: Our power, our planet

Submitted by San Juan County.

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A view from Ross Dam on the Skagit River.

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Swinomish tribe celebrates Seattle City Council’s approval of historic settlement agreement

Submitted by the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.

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Town and County councils discuss ferries, affordable housing and more at joint meeting

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A WSF ferry approaches Orcas ferry landing.

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Ferry reservation modernization project sinks after contract cancellation

By Darrell Kirk

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SJC sheriff’s log

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

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Jackson Beach is important culturally, recreationally and environmentally.

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Can swimming, barges and forage fish coexist?

Polar bear plunges, cold water emersions, quick lunches on a busy day, barbecues or celebrations, Jackson Beach is…

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‘Start by Believing’ to make a change

Though the islands statistically have a lower occurrence than other Washington counties, it does happen, and there are…

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County seeks voter approval for levy lid lift

Decades of capped revenue, runaway inflation and a creative labor deal have left the County at a financial…

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LWV Observer Corps notes on public meetings

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