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Life

Landlines are back for the kids of SJI

“Between ages 10 and 16, every child has approximately 8,760 hours that smartphones typically displace,” Alexandra Iarussi, mother…

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Professor George Epps and Diane Martindale

Life

Constitution presentation brings out 100 islanders

Submitted by Debbi Fincher

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Mason Turnage MCs as 8th graders get ready to tackle tough questions at 2025’s Knowledge Bowl.

Life

Knowledge Bowl returns March 4 for a night of trivia, talent, and community spirit

Submitted by the San Juan Public Schools Foundation

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Diego Salvetti.

Life

Where Italy meets Brazil: Guitarist Diego Salvetti comes to the islands

By Darrell Kirk

Contributed photo by John Stimpson
Caylee Morton, #3, scores two points underneath.

Sports

Wolverines’ basketball teams make the playoffs

By John Stimpson, Journal contributor

Sadie Holt photo. 
Adventure Club builds a sea lion skeleton at the Whale Museum one week before finding a deceased sea lion at San Juan County Park.

Life

Connection to the island creates connection to each other

When I moved to San Juan Island, I was pretty nervous about finding community. My previous moves relied…

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Garth McCardle is the new director of the Public Defender’s Office.

News

Building the team: San Juan County welcomes a new public defender

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Danny and Val Obregon

Life

The Obregons — love, family and community

He was visiting friends on the island when Danny Obregon first met his soon-to-be wife, Val Obregon. She…

Cassie Diamond photo.
Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, shares a story of her experience with miscarriage while giving remarks in support of Senate Bill 5917 during a floor session Feb. 10.

News

Senate passes abortion medication expansion

By Cassie Diamond

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David Robison and fellow protestors outside the CBP office.

Life

Islanders continue to protest

Islanders once again gathered at the courthouse Jan. 30, for what was titled an emergency protest “Melt ICE.”

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Life

Online dog licenses renewal now available

Submitted by San Juan County.

Contributed photo by John Stimpson
Caylee Morton, #3, shoots for a three-pointer.

Sports

Wolverines take on the Wolves

By John Stimpson

Darrell Kirk Staff photo
George Lamb holds up solar research

News

Decatur residents warn solar expansion sets precedent for all islands

By Darrell Kirk