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J56 Tofino with mother J31 Tsuchi, NOAA Permit #21348.

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Boaters encouraged to stay 1000 yards away from endangered Southern Resident Orcas

Take the pledge to give them space

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Nicole Santorm with her two children.

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Motherhood and the importance of art, self-knowledge and friends

Nicole Santora moved to the island five years ago, during the pre-pandemic era. A mother of a five-year-old…

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San Juan Island Farmers’ Market kicks off high season

Submitted by the San Juan Island Farmers Market

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New Annual Member Festival a Huge Success!

Hiester and Osterman Win Seats in OPALCO 2024 Board Election

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Spongy Moth

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Inslee issues emergency proclamation for imminent danger of spongy moth infestation

Gov. Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation today due to the imminent danger of an infestation of the…

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Star struck lovers Fredric(Cody Balcomb-Bartok) and Mable (Chelse Parrott)

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‘Pirates of Penzance’ brings local touches to an old classic

For those who love a good laugh and pirates, “Pirates of Penzance” will be performed at the San…

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May 7 update on the F/V CHIEF JOSEPH sinking

Submitted by the San Juan Department of Emergency Management

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Example of signage educating the public on appropriate distances between humans and wildlife, located on San Juan Island National Historical Park.

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Park Ranger advises on close encounters with wildlife photographers

As the island begins to settle into spring with longer days and more sunshine, this time of year…

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Henry Island diesel spill update

Submitted by the San Juan County Department of Emergency Management

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Gov. Inslee with county officials

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Gov. Inslee and Assistant Secretary of WSF meet with county officials

Gov. Inslee and Assistant Secretary of WSF meet with county officials

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Volunteers return their trash bags to the collection site

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Over two tons of litter collected during the spring 2024 Great Islands Clean-up!

Submitted by San Juan County

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Thespian showcase and Bake Sale, May 5

Submitted by the Friday Harbor Thespian Society Troupe 8244

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OctoEyes, Reverie: Myxogastria

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Artist Talk at San Juan Islands Museum of Art, ‘OctoEyes, Reverie: Myxogastria’

Submitted by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art