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Library meeting scheduled for June 9

Submitted by the San Juan Island Library

Ron Tilley manning the booth at the San Juan Transfer Station.

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Myth busted: SJI recycling

Myth busted: SJI recycling

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SJC sheriff’s log

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

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School board scheduled for meeting May 27

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Hospital District board meeting scheduled for May 27

A regular board meeting of the San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 is scheduled for Wednesday,…

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A curious juvenile river otter wonders if the fish taco stand is open. It is not.

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San Juan County joins a statewide push to stop wildlife feeding — One sign at a time

San Juan County joins a statewide push to stop wildlife feeding — one sign at a time

Contributed photo by Lynn Bahrych
The Shaw Community Building’s flag flies behind Public Works collection of ditch spoils.

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Hearing examiner rules that no EIS is needed for Shaw Public Works

Hearing Examiner Gary N. McLean issued a 31-page decision on May 6, regarding an appeal of the San…

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Outdoor burning prohibited within town limits

Submitted by the Town of Friday Harbor

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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.…

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Derevensky and Stern win seats in OPALCO 2026 board election

Submitted by the Orcas Power &Light Cooperative.

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Council weighs new taxes and spending cuts

San Juan County is facing a mounting budget challenge. At the May 11 County Council work session, officials…

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School bus carrying sports teams has near miss with train

A school bus carrying both the Friday Harbor softball and baseball teams became stuck on train tracks while…

Contributed graphic by Caitlin Rivers; CDC; Associated Press

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Public health hot topic: Hantavirus

Submitted by San Juan County.