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A coastal scientist guides beach walk participants through an exploration of shoreline ecosystems.

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Free community beach walks: Learn about our unique shorelines

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.

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Fireworks

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The Fourth of July activities has something for everyone

This year, the are the traditional events, revised events and brand new ways to celebrate the Fourth of…

Emmett Beadnall, Junior at SSIS, speaks at fundraiser

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Spring Street International School Saved

Spring Street International School has raised enough money to open in the fall and is on track to…

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Jacey: owner, creator, performer, curator, gatherer, listener.

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Jacey LaManna welcomes the community to The Fold

“Shadow Basket is meant to be home-brewed, DIY, shared, and distributed among friends - like stone soup at…

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Dr. Mike Kuperberg and his wife Jeanne.

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Sitting down with The Whale Museum’s new director

He has only been the director of The Whale Museum for a few months, but Dr. Mike Kuperberg…

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The SJPSF Board of Directors, from left, Ashley Bashaw, Floyd Bourne, Darla Jungmeyer, Katie Fleming, Anna Spears, Melanie Hess, Katy Taylor Jacobson, and Rick Winings. Not pictured: Stephanie Buffum, Anna Strickland, Brian Moore, and Jen Krembs.

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$86,000 raised for San Juan Island public schools – thank you!

Submitted by the San Juan Public Schools Foundation.

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Volunteers Steve Fund (pictured with dog Blue, a German Shepherd from Downey CA.) and Ray Owens (not pictured)

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APS-FH joins Greater Good Charities to fly more than 125 shelter pets from Southern California to the Pacific Northwest to find new homes

Submitted by the Animal Protection Society - Friday Harbor.

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Scenes from last years picnic.

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Enjoy the Kiwanis Pig War Picnic at the Fairgrounds

Submitted by the Kiwanis Club.

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Members of the Friday Harbor High School Eco Club traveled to Olympia earlier this year to meet with legislators.

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Recycling Reform Act passes, with big impacts on San Juan County

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Coach Kirk Holt in the #19 uniform, while Jon Smith is in the #10 uniform.

Sports

Friday Harbor’s Jon Smith named Northwest 2B/1B Baseball Coach of the Year

By Declan O’Malley, Journal contributor

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Spill drill highlighted strengths and identified weaknesses in response efforts

The scenario; begining at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2, a caller reported the presence of numerous “blobs”…

Mick Haupt photo.

Sports

Orcas Island and Friday Harbor athletes honored in Northwest 2B/1B League Spring Sports Awards

By Declan O’Malley

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Distinguished Lecturer features Dr. Leslie Babonis

Submitted by the University of Washington Marine Laboratories.