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Linnea Anderson, Tom Kearney and Dave Zeretzke

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Juvenile Court — supporting island youth

The Juvenile Court Services has grown and adapted to meet ever-changing laws and to meet the evolving needs…

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A ferry in the San Juans

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Critics question ferry reservation system developers lack of user testing

By Darrell Kirk

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Gretchen lifts her pectoral fin while feeding in shallow water near the shoreline near Hidden Beach on Whidbey Island on Dec. 22.

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First gray whales, or Sounders, return to Salish Sea as floods impact shorelines

Submitted by the Orca Network.

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Salish Sea Early Music Festival tentative 2026 schedule

Submitted by the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.

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Top stories of 2025: Part 1

By Colleen Smith Summers, Heather Spaulding, Kristina Stucki and Darrell Kirk

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Eydthe Heppler with her mother, Sonya G. Arend (Lang) Flaherty.

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Christmas memories

By Darrell Kirk

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Christina Parker, veterinarian and Al Dente as he makes his way down the boat ramp.

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Al Dente swims free

Al Dente’s round face and large watery eye emerged from his cage, curious about his new surroundings and…

Paul Gabrielson

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Jazzin’ with the Classics for Christmas

Submitted by Jeffrey Cohan.

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Lobo is available for adoption through APS-FH.

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2026 dog licenses now on sale

Submitted by San Juan County.

Contributed photo. Imaging team, l-r: Amy Richard, Tom Johnson, Bryan Smith, Kevin Saarie and Ryan McBride.

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PeaceHealth Peace Island’s new CT scanner expands imaging capabilities

Submitted by PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center.

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Jess Newley- Friends of the San Juans, and Katie Fleming- San Juan County Department of Environmental Stewardship, with FHHS Eco Club members at the Youth Earth Summit.

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Local students inspire peers at 2025 Youth Earth Summit

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.

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Danny Sherrard with Nate Fihn.

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A new stage for island voices

By Danny Sherrard

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A bare-bones budget approved

After working with department heads and the Auditor’s Office for months, the Council approved a County budget for…