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Julie Knight with an oil boom.

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Support for Julie Knight

Submitted by Islands Oil Spill Association

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Ken Balcomb.

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In memory of Ken Balcomb

Submitted by the Center for Whale Research.

Art by Myla

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Orcas SSIS student receives full-ride to Tufts University

Myla Ross was stunned when Tufts University awarded her a full-ride, five-year scholarship.

Contributed photo by Friends of the San Juans
A kayaker passes a rock seawall.

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Unpermitted bulkheads impacting forage fish locally and statewide

A staggering 74 percent of bulkheads, or armoring, constructed along the shorelines of San Juan County over the…

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Learn about Indian Island December 8

Submitted by Russel Barsh, Kwaiht Director.

Contributed photo by Kathryn Wheeler
Salty at Heart Apothecary open for business

Business

New businesses about town

By Kathryn Wheeler, Journal contributor.

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Gerryanne with her holiday cookies

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Local teacher and baker competes on holiday baking show

For months islander Gerryanne Bohn toiled, experimenting with different cookie doughs to brace herself for what the Food…

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Jamie Stephens visits the capital.

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Councilmember Jamie Stephens Retires, Leaving a Legacy for Lopez

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Amber Lauridsen conducing a rehearsal.

Life

Handel’s Messiah – a story of love and healing

A group of 55 islanders are performing the full Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah Dec. 18 at 7…

Contributed photo by Alessandro Bianchi on Upsplash

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OPALCO board approves 2023 rates

Submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.

Photo by Toby Cooper. A lone visitor atop the fish-friendly bridge at Buck Bay.

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San Juan County’s Salmon | Part I: Cascade Creek

by Toby Cooper

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Kira Sable singing Christmas carols

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Tree Lighting Festival kicks off Winterfest

Despite the freezing temperature and icy air against their cheeks, the community gathered around Memorial Park caroling and…

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County Council holds public hearings on budget and Comp Plan

The San Juan County Board of County Commissioners had a very full agenda before them on November 29…