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Waterman showing Feb. 10

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Waterman showing free at the Grange

Submitted by the Friday Harbor Film Festival.

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Charles Anderson received Distinguished Service Award.

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Local leader receives national award for community contributions

Submitted by the San Juan Island Community Foundation.

Contributed photo by Lindsey Saarie

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Friday Harbor thespian Troupe 8244 actors will compete on state and national levels

Submitted by Troupe 8244.

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Stewards out trash collecting.

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King tides or plastic tides?

The creatures that call these islands home need your help! If you enjoyed a stroll on the beach…

Contributed photo by Alchemy Art Center
Student photography class critique during Sense of Place unit.

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Young environmentalist program at Alchemy this spring

Submitted by Alchemy Art Center.

Contributed photo by Natasha Warmenhoven.
Newly elected Auditor Natasha Warmenhoven happy to be in this community.

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New Auditor Natasha Warmenhoven sets up her goals

Newly elected San Juan County Auditor Natasha Warmenhoven had wanted to be a veterinarian. After high school she…

Kelley Balcomb-Bartok\ Staff photo
San Juan Community Home Trust - Sunrise 2 Neighborhood.

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Housing shortage reaches critical mass

A home ensures stability, diversity and safety for community members. In San Juan County, affordable homes are becoming…

Contributed photo by Peggy Sue McRae
Peggy Sue McRae

Opinion

Island Senior: New beginnings

By Peggy Sue McRae, Journal contributor.

Contributed photo by Gary Greene
Sand Lance dance deep in the Salish Sea.

Life

Salmon Part II – the role of forage fish

By Toby Cooper, Sounder contributor.

Contributed photo by Wolf Hollow
Silver-Haired Bat recovering at Wolf Hollow.

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Bat-of-the-Month: Bats in the woodpile!

Submitted by Russel Barsh, Director of KWIAHT.

TEASE

News

WSF Town Hall: Employee hires are up, and a crackdown on unruly riders takes effect

The Washington State Ferry Service held two online town hall-style meetings on Jan. 11 and 12.

Contributed photo by Friends of the San Juans
After the king tide, a lot of microplastics are brought further up into the beach and deposited into nearshore vegetation. You may have noticed an increase in litter along our beaches—please help pick up this litter when you get the chance!

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New Year, New Tides!

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.

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Amy Vira is San Juan County’s new Prosecutor.

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Sitting down with Prosecutor Amy Vira

For as long as San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Amy Vira can remember, she was drawn to the…