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Heather Spaulding/staff photo. Jessica Hudson, Mark Thompkins and Kari McVeigh listen as Brendan Andrews provides a briefing.

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This time, it’s only a drill

Imagine a completely unforeseen nightmare scenario, like an explosion at the courthouse. Let’s say, while it wasn’t during…

Darrell Kirk photo. A ferry passenger passes the time.

News

Ferry Kaleetan sidelined by engine damage, San Juan Islands service disrupted

By Darrell Kirk

Heather Spaulding/staff photo. Wolverines wrestling team. From left to right, top row: Coach Shane Bison, Millie Nibler, Chelsea Pittman and coach Michael Davis Second row: Grayson Mathews, Clara Borner, Liz Hough and Vannessa Chambers Front row: Henry Pope, Ash Hamlin, Boaz Moses, Isabelle Dirksema and coach Sabrina Bremer with head coach Tad Bremer in front.

Sports

Winter sports are here

By Declan O’Malley

Contributed photos by Mercedes Ervin The crowds gather to listen to the Trebel Makers, see Santa light the tree, and sing a few carols.

Life

Islanders brave wind to partake in the holiday spirit

Fierce winds did not keep islanders away from getting into the festive spirit during the official tree lighting.…

Kristina Stucki photo.

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in San Juan County birds; first HPAI-related human death recorded in Washington

Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in San Juan County birds; first HPAI-related human death recorded in Washington

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News

Home Trust hosts Argyle open house

Submitted by the San Juan Community Home Trust.

"A Matter of Time" by Bryn Barnard

Life

Annual ‘Artists’ Registry Show’ will dazzle

Submitted by San Juan Islands Museum of Art

Contributed photo. “The Four Calling Birds” by Georgia Vanderyacht.

Life

Local students’ art on display at the Sculpture Park

By Marieke Danniau, Journal contributor

Contributed photo. The Floating Ukulele Jam in action.

Life

It’s time for the Holiday Jammie Jam

Submitted by event organizers.

Contributed photo. The new steel tower stands 20 feet taller than the older one, with the expanded storage and generator.

News

Property rights and cooperative obligations: San Juan County landowners navigate complex utility easement dispute

By Darrell Kirk

Map and details for Dec. 5 Art Walk in Friday Harbor

Life

First Friday Art Walk same evening as tree lighting in Friday Harbor

Downtown Friday Harbor’s First Friday Art Walk will be held Friday, Dec. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m.…

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Life

Local author publishes second killer whale novel

Can a killer whale born and raised in captivity be released into the wild to become free-living and…

Contributed photo by Margaret Strickland A Varied Thrush, one of the many birds that are commonly seen during the bird count.

Life

125th Christmas Bird Count

Submitted by the Audubon Society