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Contributed photo by Adam W. Ritchey. Fourth of July Beach on San Juan Island

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Protecting the island- the Environmental Stewardship Department becomes official

Editors Note: The online version of this article has been edited for clarity.

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Our social dilemma | Editorial

During the last few weeks, it has been heartbreaking to have multiple community members tell me they have…

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2nd place award winners, Aaron Vliet and Robin Taylor.

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Friday Harbor High School Students Place 2nd in state-wide Technology Competition

Submitted by Friday Harbor High School.

Contributed photo by Roger McGuinn

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Stories behind the music with Roger McGuinn

A treat for musicians and storytellers alike is coming to the San Juan Community Theater, one night only.…

Contributed photo by Eric Peter

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Peter announces his campaign for sheriff

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Kids Fun House on Orcas Island.

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United Way of San Juan County allocates funds locally

Submitted by United Way of San Juan County

This week's sheriff log.

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Phone scammers claiming to be San Juan County Sheriff’s Office officials

Submitted by The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office.

Contributed photo by Pacific Northwest Seismic Network March 14, 2021

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Mysterious explosion on Orcas recorded by seismologists 20 miles away

A sonic boom rattled Orcas Islanders from their sleep, including retired seismologist Tom Owens, at approximately 3:30 a.m.…

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Islanders came together to form an orca mural on Jackson Beach on March 19. Words read “Save Orca. Breach LSR dams. We need salmon.”

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Human whale mural demonstrates the size of a healthy orca

A healthy orca was seen on the east end of Jackson Beach on March 19, but not the…

Photo by Anthony Indraus on Unsplash.

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OPALCO increases rate by 4%

Editors note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated OPALO would be adding a $2.00 service fee.…

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Guard Street closed March 26

Submitted by San Juan Island Fire & Rescue

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Friday Harbor students perform “Footloose”

Submitted by event organizers

It is not clear when and if Washington State Ferries (WSF) will resume service between Sidney and Anacortes, with one spokesperson saying resumption in the spring of 2022 is increasingly unlikely. (Black Press Media File).

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Return date of WSF Sidney ferry route remains uncertain

As the Sidney, B.C. Canada to San Juan ferry route approaches its 100th anniversary, it continues to be…