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A scene from ISL’s “Romeo and Juliet” performance

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Furthering a legacy

Approximately 30 years ago, Dan Mayes and Helen Machin-Smith had a dream — bringing quality theater, particularly Shakespeare,…

Gary Shigenaka photo.

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When oil meets shore: Inside a shoreline assessment workshop on Lopez Island

By Bill Symes and Elaina Thompson

Darrell Kirk photo.

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San Juan County’s shoreline protection plan draws sharp criticism from scientists and conservationists

By Darrell Kirk

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Suzie Lefever.

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Suzie Lefever leaves behind a legacy of good health

By Marieke Danniau

Russel Barsh photo.
Camas.

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When Cattle Point was a garden

By Russel Barsh

Darrell Kirk photo.
A WSF ferry approaches Orcas ferry landing.

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Ferry reservation modernization project sinks after contract cancellation

By Darrell Kirk

Heather Spaulding  Staff photo

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Another sunny island Easter

Easter weekend was full of family events. Saturday, April 4, San Juan Island Fire and Rescue partnered up…

Heather Spaulding/staff photo.
Jackson Beach is important culturally, recreationally and environmentally.

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Can swimming, barges and forage fish coexist?

Polar bear plunges, cold water emersions, quick lunches on a busy day, barbecues or celebrations, Jackson Beach is…

Poster

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‘Start by Believing’ to make a change

Though the islands statistically have a lower occurrence than other Washington counties, it does happen, and there are…

Graph contributed by San Juan County.

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County seeks voter approval for levy lid lift

Decades of capped revenue, runaway inflation and a creative labor deal have left the County at a financial…

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Volunteers scan the shoreline at Jackson Beach for the Great Nurdle Hunt, part of the Great Islands Clean-Up. Participants learn how to spot and collect nurdles — tiny plastic pellets that threaten marine ecosystems.

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Friends and Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center partner for family-friendly “Great Nurdle Hunt” at the Great Islands Clean-Up

Submitted by the Friends of the San Juans.

Heather Spaudling / Staff photo

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Music, laughs and dogs at No Kings

Spirits were jovial on March 28 as approximately 1,000 islanders turned out to participate in the national No…

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Susan and Gary Sterner stand below the new Atrium Gallery sign.

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Keeping the arts alive

The San Juan Islands Museum of Art has officially named their Atrium Gallery the Susan and Gary Sterner…