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Friday Harbor Virtual Film Festival coming Oct. 15-25

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Friday Harbor Virtual Film Festival coming Oct. 15-25

All films will be available on-demand for 10 days, Oct. 15-25.

A sea creature found on the beach at Ebey’s Landing may be a Haliphron atlanticus, or seven-armed octopus, scientists have theorized. Photo by Ron Newberry.

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Possible rare ‘seven-armed octopus’ found on Whidbey beach

Scientists from across the nation believe it’s most likely a specimen of Haliphron atlanticus.

April’s Grove residents are moving in

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April’s Grove residents are moving in

A number of tenants had been couch surfing or were homeless.

Snug suspicion, banished bats; tagged tow-aways | The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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Snug suspicion, banished bats; tagged tow-aways | The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

San Juan Islands receive $277,742 for salmon recovery projects

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San Juan Islands receive $277,742 for salmon recovery projects

The Salmon Recovery Funding Board awarded $18 million in grants around the state.

Photograph of J57. (Sara Hysong-Shimazu, Maya’s Legacy and the Pacific Whale Watch Association/contributed photo)

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New J Pod calf identified as a male

This feisty young boy was seen last evening, Sept. 22, near Point Roberts, Washington.

Port seeks to expand business opportunities for the community

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Port seeks to expand business opportunities for the community

Big changes are coming to the Port of Friday Harbor over the next few years.

San Juan County receives more CARES Act funds from the state

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San Juan County receives more CARES Act funds from the state

On Aug. 21, Inslee announced funds were to be awarded from the state’s federal stimulus funding.

Special deliveries: San Juan Island Fire & Rescue joins partner agencies with two baby deliveries

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Special deliveries: San Juan Island Fire & Rescue joins partner agencies with two baby deliveries

This time, it wasn’t the stork who made the middle of the night call to assist two pregnant…

Tulalip Tribes/contributed photo                                 Pilchuck River Dam prior to removal.

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A river reconnected: Removing the Pilchuck River Diversion Dam

NOAA and partners are working to reopen 37 miles of habitat to threatened salmon and steelhead.

Yes, you could get the flu and COVID-19, so get a flu shot

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Yes, you could get the flu and COVID-19, so get a flu shot

Flu season officially starts Oct. 1, but shots are available now. Experts recommend not waiting.

The orca Tahlequah and her new calf, designated J57. (Katie Jones / Center for Whale Research) 20200905

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PWWA cautiously optimistic for new Jpod baby

Lack of critical prey remains a key concern

J35, new mom, with J57 (Dave Ellifrit / Contributed photo Center for Whale Research. Permit #21238.)

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World-famous mourning orca gives birth

Hooray!