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Friends of the San Juans staff, Katherine Dietzman, shoreline and mapping specialist (left) and
Jess Newley, community science and education director (right) with members of the Mullis Community Senior
Center as they embarked on an incredible underwater journey through the Salish Sea using virtual reality
headsets.

Life

Friends take Mullis Center seniors for a swim with salmon!

Submitted by the Friends of the San Juans.

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Salish Sea Early Music festival musicians

Life

Salish Sea Early Music Festival returns

Submitted by the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.

Contributed photo by Matt Pranger
FHMS fourth period Northwest Studies class in Town Hall Council Chambers.

News

‘Learning by Doing’ – Town hosts seventh grade Mock Council Meeting

Submitted by the Town of Friday Harbor.

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The cabin of the Elsie Mtugboat broke off and sits on land at Shipyard.

News

Vessel sinks at Shipyard Cove Marina

By Jeff Noedel

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Trebel Makers with lit candles

Life

Islanders gather for the annual tree lighting

Unlike last year’s torrential downpour, islanders stayed dry as they crowded around the Christmas Tree in front of…

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Rosario Resort main house.

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New Rosario Resort owners announce sweeping plans for 2025 | Foreclosure and auction still slated for February

by Kristina Stucki

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The inaugural 2025 season will serve as a trial year, and OFC is eager to welcome individuals and groups of all experience levels.

Life

Overmarsh Farm Commons: Growing Together Towards a Sustainable Future

Submitted by San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild

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Gary Franklin cuts the ribbon at Windemere’s grand opening.

Business

The Windermere building officially reopens

Two years after a fire that destroyed three historical buildings, one building recently reopened and another is nearly…

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“Kingfisher Pub,” created by local artist and maker Stephen Dyer.

Life

New piece at Sculpture Park

Submitted by the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park.

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Clinton Gauthier with his sheep

Life

San Juan County WSU Extension welcomes Clinton Gauthier as 4-H Program Coordinator

Submitted by the San Juan County WSU Extension.

Heather Spaulding Staff photo
Vern Howard and Shannon Plummer

Life

Lions Spree benefits winners and students

Toni Obrad is this year’s Lions Shopping Spree winner. She and her husband Shannon Plummer have had a…

Hooper.

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2025 dog licenses now on sale

Hooper, a spunky Yorkie, lovingly joined the House family in 2018. In December 2019, Hooper and his family…

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Gather around for the annual Christmas Tree lighting

Submitted by the Friday Harbor Chamber of Commerce.