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Velvet Green Sparrow

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Guided bird walk May 6

Submitted by the San Juan Island Sculpture Park

Vince Dauciunas speaking at a recent OPALCO meeting.

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A warning from the boardroom: OPALCO’s departing board president sounds energy alarm; County Council members call for community engagement

It was supposed to be a retirement recognition.

Joyce L. Soble Family Resource Center photo.
Exploring the outdoors at last year’s Screen Free event.

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Time to unplug during Screen Free Week

Learning and developing healthy screen habits, getting out in the islands’ wild, reading books, crafting, cooking, away from…

SJC photo.
Garth McCardle.
SJC photo.
Garth McCardle.

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Garth McCardle, public defender of San Juan County

By Darrell Kirk

Poster

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Whale Museum Open House May 1

Submitted by The Whale Museum.

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Jennifer Krembs, Town Clerk for the Town of Friday Harbor, receives 2026 WMCA Trailblazer Award.

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Jennifer Krembs honored as Trailblazer Award recipient by Washington Municipal Clerks Association

Submitted by the Town of Friday Harbor

Contributed photo by Chom Greacen
Over 40 people from different organizations working to address climate resilience and mitigation gathered at the inaugural Climate Convergence organized by the Madrona Institute.

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San Juan Climate Convergence Strengthens County-Wide Resilience and Partnerships

Submitted by the Madrona Institute

Contributed photo by Kari Koski.

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How a free app is uniting San Juan County in the fight against marine debris

On a rocky stretch of private shoreline in the San Juan Islands, a heavy industrial boom had been…

Heather Spaudling Staff photo
Hunting for nurdles!

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Taking out the trash

The islands sparkle a little brighter, thanks to the 100 volunteers who joined the Great Island Clean Up…

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Shaun Hubbard and Harold Kawaguchi, amongst the oaks they hold dear.

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The journey of oak restoration

With their noble trunks and majestic leaves, Garry oaks are stunning trees. They also provide habitat for a…

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Department of Environmental Stewardship interns educate the community.

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Plastic Film Recycling program expands through new partnership

San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship, the Town of Friday Harbor, Valmark (Friday Harbor Marketplace) and community…

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Kiwanis President Vicky Thalacker presents Teagan August with a $2,000 scholarship for completing his Commercial Driver’s License training program.

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Teagan August awarded $2,000 Kiwanis scholarship

Submitted by the Kiwanis Club.

Contributed photo by Jill Rain.
Barlow Tulalip dock.

Life

How the islands’ climate is changing: Winds and tides

By Russel Barsh