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Community members come together for the Gathering of the Eagles.

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Community finds healing atop Mount Constitution

As the first pale light of Thursday morning broke over the San Juan Islands, something ancient and alive…

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James Hollingsworth and Jack Hess bring home medals from State.

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Friday Harbor golf brings home two medals at state championship

By Jack Rice

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A curious juvenile river otter wonders if the fish taco stand is open. It is not.

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San Juan County joins a statewide push to stop wildlife feeding — One sign at a time

San Juan County joins a statewide push to stop wildlife feeding — one sign at a time

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The Shaw Community Building’s flag flies behind Public Works collection of ditch spoils.

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Hearing examiner rules that no EIS is needed for Shaw Public Works

Hearing Examiner Gary N. McLean issued a 31-page decision on May 6, regarding an appeal of the San…

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Best of the Fest Explorers & Adventures feature, ‘The Last Dive’

Submitted by the Friday Harbor Film Festival.

Friends Xochitl Clare (left) and Billie Swalla (right) celebrate Swalla’s accomplishment in Puerto Rico, 2025.

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Billie Swalla recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award

The University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Marine Labs was put on the map as their first female director…

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Public health hot topic: Hantavirus

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Cheers to 250 years

Submitted by the San Juan Chamber of Commerce.

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Joe Anderson, Orcas, and Jack Hess, Friday Harbor.

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Wolverines weather the storm at Bi-District; Hess and Hollingsworth punch tickets to State

By Coach Jack Rice

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Update to proposed deer hunting at Turtleback Mountain and North Shore Preserves

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Demi, wondering if you could be her forever person.

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108 days waiting: Demi is looking for a home

Submitted by The Animal Protection Society - Friday Harbor

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From the Sacred Sunrise Ceremony atop Mount Constitution in 2025’s Gathering of the Eagles.

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Gathering of the Eagles: Indigenous leaders from around the world to converge on the San Juan Islands

When Freddy Lane, known by his traditional name Sul ka dub, speaks about the Gathering of the Eagles,…

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Drone footage of the crowd giving a toast to solar at HolliWalk.

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Sunny days ahead at HolliWalk

Solar panels are officially up and running at HolliWalk, one of the San Juan Community Home Trust’s neighborhoods.…