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J63 and presumed mother, J40 Suttles

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Newest J Pod calf, the fourth Southern Resid ent killer whale born in the last 12 months

On April 6, the newest J Pod calf, J63, was spotted near Victoria by Center for Whale Research…

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Great Island Clean-Up is fun for all ages!

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Spring 2025 Great Islands Clean-Up: Think Global, Act Local

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Eco Club members expressing their first-hand experiences as youth of San Juan Island to our 40th District Representative Alex Ramel.

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Friday Harbor High School Students Advocate for Recycling Reform in Olympia

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans

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 Kurt Hoelting

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Author Talk features Kurt Hoelting

Submitted by Griffin Bay Bookstore

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Daily passenger-only boats, free emergency water taxis and barge services beginning soon for the San Juan Islands

The county’s pilot program for emergency transportation during ferry disruptions could begin offering services in the San Juan…

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One of the hundreds of protesters April 5.

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Islanders packed the courthouse lawn to say ‘Hands Off’

Islanders were fired up April 5 at the Hands Off protest. Well over 500, some estimates as high…

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Special presentation: ‘Children of the Holocaust’ with Holocaust and human rights educator David Reeser

Submitted by the San Juan Island Library.

Spurge laurel. Contributed photo.

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Spring has sprung – and so have noxious weeds! What to look out for this spring

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Alchemy Art Center presents Kath Bloom, David Shapiro, Trinity Althoff and John Bellows

Submitted by Alchemy Art Center.

Dee Anne Finken, volunteer with the League of Women Voters of Washington, left, interviewed by the Centralia Daily Chronicle after a public hearing. Contributed photo.

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Debate continues on fund to aid journalism

By Mary Feusner

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Learn disaster risks and preparedness steps at community forum

Submitted by The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management.

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Lisa Holt lt pictured here with dog “Ready” and their K9 NW3 Trial “First All Around”

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Lisa Holt is March’s “Volunteer of the Month”

Submitted by the Animal Protection Society - Friday Harbor.

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Turn Point Lighthouse Stuart Island is part of the San Juan Islands National Monument.

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Advisory committee disbanded

As the San Juan Islands National Monument, encompassing approximately 1,000 acres throughout the achipelago, celebrates its 12th birthday,…