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An adult Glaucous-winged Gull.

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Preparing for the next avian flu outbreak

Submitted by Russell Barsh,

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Madeline Johnson, who read the Declaration of Independence at the celebration, titled her painting “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,” responding to the question, “What does America mean to you?”

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Capitol celebration marks Declaration of Independence, America’s 250th birthday

By Annika Hauer

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Mosquito Fleet.

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Mosquito Fleet bill passes House 84–11, faces uncertain fate in Senate

By Darrell Kirk

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Tanja Williamson, outreach and volunteer coordinator for the Land Bank, welcomed the large crowd with a smile.

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‘No trail’ no more: Beaverton Marsh trail open house shows community support

The Mullis Center buzzed with energy last Wednesday during the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank’s open house…

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Eighth graders writing out their answer.

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Knowledge Bowl pulls the community together for the schools

Supporting schools through laughter and learning is why the San Juan Schools Foundation’s annual Knowledge Bowl has been…

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Third Saturday Contra Dance returns March 21

Submitted by event organizers

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One of Kitsap Transit’s passenger-only ferries crosses Puget Sound.

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Proposed passenger ferry expansion faces Senate sink-or-swim moment

By Cassie Diamond

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Trails committee meeting March 12

Submitted by the San Juan Island Trails Committee

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Sea stars.

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The Tides of March celebrates 18 years of Indian Island stewardship

By Russel Barsh

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A generic uninhabitable old house.

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Housing and waste disposal costs spill into code enforcement

Code enforcement officer Rebecca Villaluz reported to the County Council in November that most code violations stem from…

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The Shaw Community Center.

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Shaw residents divided over Facility Plan

By Darrell Kirk

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3-D Touchdown Readers reach a Global Level: 8th Place overall out of 30,000+ teams.

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FH third-graders become reading champs

Submitted by the San Juan Island School District

Cassie Diamond photo. Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro Woolley, listens to the staff report for SB 5268 during a public hearing Feb. 18.

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Bill would change sentencing for unlawful firearm possession

By Cassie Diamond