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David Stalheim photo. A vessel docks at the Ferndale Terminal, where 33 fossil fuel expansion projects — including 31 that were completed without permits — are now the subject of a legal appeal led by a regional environmental coalition.

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Environmental coalition appeals Whatcom County decision for expansions at Ferndale terminal | County promised full review of company’s illegal expansion, but then backtracked

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.

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Friday Harbor man charged with child molestation and two counts of unlawful possession of firearms

Jordan Paoli, a 43-year-old Friday Harbor man, is being charged with one count of child molestation in the…

Contributed photo by the Port of Friday Harbor Cannery building and parcel.

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Friday Harbor Port director shares Cannery purchase goals and plans

The Port of Friday Harbor Commission announced last week the purchase of the JJ Theodore Cannery building and…

Colleen Smith Summers photo. An image from the flotilla livestream taken on Oct. 1 at 8:30 p.m. PST.

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Orcas Islander Jasmine Ikeda aboard vessel intercepted by Israeli forces

The Global Sumud Flotilla, which has Orcas Islander Jasmine Ikeda aboard, has been intercepted by Israeli forces in…

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LWV Observer Corps notes on public meetings

Submitted by the League of Women Voters Observer Corps.

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County issues Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation, supported by new Language Access Plan

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Library board meeting Oct. 14

Submitted by the San Juan Island Library

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Secretary of the Treasury Bessent posts misleading statement on treasury website

United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent posted a misleading statement on the U.S. Treasury’s website, an…

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New retail sales taxes begin Oct. 1

Submitted by San Juan County.

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PeaceHealth Family Medicine hosting flu shot clinics in October

Submitted by PeaceHealth Peace Island Family Practice.

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Mayor’s dog not returned after civil hearing

Trial dates for the mayor of Friday Harbor, Raymont Jackson, charged with one count of animal cruelty in…

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Boat ramp blunder; road rage | SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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Washington joins states supporting D.C.’s challenge to Trump National Guard deployments

Submitted by the Washington State Office of Attorney Nick Brown.